"MMMMOOOOOOOOMMMMM!" That's my wake up call from Matt usually around 7 a.m., which usually wakes Emma up too. I then proceed to change diapers, get clothes on and feed the kids. Would you believe that usually takes until 9:30 a.m.? I then get Emma down for a nap and eat and get ready myself. Matt usually gets lucky and watches a show during that time. If I am getting out of the house at all it usually happens between 10-12 a.m. Errands work best for us then. Lunch is at noon. And then comes the epic battle to get Matt to take a nap. Its even more frustrating these days because I want to take a nap too! And I can't until he does.... So naps usually go until 3 or 3:30. Then its time for snacks and the 20th diaper change of the day and time to play until Dad gets home around 5:30. Oh and somewhere in there I clean and cook dinner. Josh comes home and I breathe a HUGE sigh of relief. Just knowing he's on his way home to use up some of Matt's energy and to give my arms a rest from Emma makes me relax. I don't know how I would survive without my sweetheart! Our nights go by super fast with dinner and baths and the bedtime routine. We finally get some down time around 9:30 (if Josh isn't schooling it). Whew. I'm exhausted just thinking about my day!
Also, I am finally brave enough to take the kids out on regular errands, outings, and what not by myself. The 3 of us have done everything from shopping to library visits, feeding the ducks to playing at the park, and even attending ward functions! You seasoned moms out there are probably laughing at me, but it took quite the courage and energy to attempt such things with a rambuncious 2 yr old Matt and a reflux-crying Emma. I go on such outings mostly for my sanity, but Matt has fun getting out of the house as well. So here are some pictures of our adventures...
Emma is a smiley cutie pie these days!
Matt's first bandaid. It's a Buzz Lightyear bandaid of course. He loved it at first and that lasted 3 minutes or so and then he wanted it off.
Matt and Blueberry feeding ducks and throwing rocks into water. We love Daybreak Lake!
Matt likes to push the limits. He's "staying in his room" to sleep, barely!
I can bathe 2 kids by myself! Mad skills, huh?!
I love my little smiley flower! She has the best cheeks for kissing!
Matt loves swimming. Just don't get his head wet.
Matt coming down the slide at the pool. Josh caught him at the bottom.
One time was enough for Matt.
Me and the kiddos on one of our family fishing outings.
Matt at Skye Park
Me and the kiddos on one of our family fishing outings.
Matt at Skye Park
Matt is climbing on the playground. Emma is looking at me, like I want out Mom!
3 comments:
That's probably the happiest I've seen Emma yet! And that pic of Matt sliding down the water slide is classic...he looks somewhat terrified! I love all the pics..keep 'em coming!
It doesn't matter how many kids you have in tow, you really do have to pluck up your courage (and patience) to go out with little ones. You have adorable little kidlets, we love you all.
Way to hang in there Heather. It does get better as they get older but it takes a while. We love being with you little ones and hope we can help some.
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