It was a long weekend. Kind of might complain for a minute. I am learning that I need to have NO expectations of when Nate will get home from work...I was thinking he would be home by 1 or so on Saturday but instead had to cancel a MUCH needed hair appointment and go to a friend BBQ without him. Not things I was planning on. Sunday morning I had to take the kids with me to a Relief Society presidency meeting (did plan on that but still not fun). There's always that sense of accomplishment and competency when you do hard things though, even if "hard" is simply lots of time alone with the kids. Honestly, it all helps me pray more and work harder...the patience doesn't come on its own so I really have to ask for help to have it!
Jansen loves Legos. In addition to some new sets we have bought him, I found some at DI and now his room is always just one big vomited Lego mess. Any ideas on organizing and containing Legos?
Happened to have my camera with me this morning and took a picture of the kids at church.
Having a little snack before dinner. The snack was probably healthier than dinner...waffles with whipped cream, strawberries, PB, Nutella, syrup, bananas. Not all together sillies!!!
She's pretty cute. And is in a big girl bed now. My kids are crib sleepers for as long as I can keep them there. I couldn't keep her there any longer.
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i hate long anythings...i stopped praying for patience (he seems to give me experiences to WORK on my patience, instead of an extra dose!):)..and apparently you got your new calling. i'll call you.:)
Love the patio set. It's always funner to eat outside and then who cares how messy everybody is. I think maybe I would buy a nice plastic rake for Jansen's bedroom. Then you can just scoop them all into a corner if you need to walk in there or vacuum. You could also rake them on to a sheet and then swoop them all up at once. I love how instinctively Jansen just puts his arm around his little sister in all the pictures. Love ya, mom.
that post stressed me out. I'm going to pretend that kent's residency won't ever be like that. I can live in my own false reality for now :) I love that you have a back yard and nice patio set! I really really want a fenced yard where ever we end up next!
You NEED one of these for legos. Nick has one that was passed down from a lego lover. The previous owner had every bin full of legos. I love it. I'm sure you can find one on Craigslist or other used place but here is a picture from Target. Hope that helps. :) http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/189-0632085-7148854?asin=B000W9R7EG&AFID=Nextag_df&LNM=|B000W9R7EG&CPNG=home%20decor&ref=tgt_adv_XSN10001
Ha ha, I'm not looking forward to lots of things you talked about...longer work days and lego vomited messes. I should probably stop feeling sorry for myself when Ben is on call occasionally. It's always a bummer when you're thinking they'll be home earlier than they are. I'm scared to death to take 2 kids somewhere, so I totally admire you for that. :) I think I'll opt to become a hermit instead.
You can complain anytime!!! We all need to every once in a while. I am sorry you had to cancel your hair apt. I need my hair done badly too. I am sick of doing it myself. Hope you are feeling well.
I used to think I was a patient person, then I had a child, then I had two. Patience with W by the end of the day is the hardest thing for me lately. Heaven help me (and W) on those days Jordon isn't home by 6.
thanks for the post though, it helped me decide to just buck up.
The patio table is looking wonderful! Can't wait to come visit and sit out in the back and relax with a coke slurpee! :)
I must comment here...I must!! I too am learning to have no expectations at all of Eric's schedule. I now plan on the absolute wosrt and then I'm super suprised and happy when he walks in the door just in time to kiss the kids good night. This residency thing is tough...but it makes life easier knowing there are others out there experiencing the same thing!! Best of luck!
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