I do miss posting regularly on this blog. I just don't have time, other things take priority over this and dang it, to be quite honest I'm struggling. Random Blahs -*Three children under the age of four is one hard task to manage. Someone is always needing something... I want to play a game, I got to go potty, diaper changing, I need a drink, screaming, it goes on and on. The kids are good kids but lately I guess I'm not coping well with demands.
*Brennan cries more than he doesn't, the majority of the time. He's gassy or just un happy... Is that what they call a colicky baby? I keep thinking it's almost over, or he'll be fine for a couple of days only to start crying again. I feel bad leaving him in the swing, like I should be cuddling him but sometimes that's what he likes best.I keep thinking in the back of my mind he's being neglected or something.I honestly don't think this would even be a problem if I didn't have two other little ones needing me as well.
*I've been gross mom lately. Tuesday was the first weekday in a long time I was actually able to take a shower, put make up on, do my hair and get dressed before the day was almost over. I can't stand feeling gross and ugly. Thank you to Mikyla for that one!
*I need to get more sleep and attempt to take care of myself as well as the family. Why can't all my children nap at the same time? Or when they do.. I don't feel wide awake and not want to sleep?
*Kurt's work health fair was this week. I found out I'm down to 140 already, pretty dang good in eight weeks for not doing anything and reaching close to 200 lbs again this pregnancy! That made me feel pretty good. Only 15 to my ideal and 10 to be my average size again. I need to start doing something with my belly.. ugh, flab is hard to get rid of.*Brennan is the fattest thing ever. He's got to be as big as Landen, comparing pictures that is. He has so many rolls, and creases, big cheeks and hands like Landen. He's just so squishy, in Amelia's words. Another little Michelin man. Our two boys so big and our girl the tiniest little thing!
*Amelia is successfully potty trained with a few accidents here and there. She's still wearing a diaper to bed, but wakes dry almost every single time. She looks so cute in her big girl panties, her and daddy picked out. Now, the task of finding pants that fit her correctly that don't scream out... DORK!
*I've been working on Sara's baby shower. It's going to be a lot of fun... I hope. One mix up was with the baby shower invites, I guess since it says She's on her way and is in pink that means she's having a girl. LOL! NO, she doesn't know what she's having! I have to clarify that with everyone coming.
*I miss Kurt. Even though school has slowed down A LOT since one of his classes is finished it still stinks. By the end of the day I'm so crabby and tired it's awful. Plus this week we've hardly seen him at night.. Landen actually asked me today why he doesn't get to see his dad very much. Doesn't that just break your heart?
*I feel really distant to people I used to be closer to.. I guess I'd just rather hibernate and hide than really go out and I've noticed this is happening. Part of me wishes we lived closer to my parents and the kids. Family just gets you, when others can't/don't!
*I'm going to grow my hair out again. I got it cut for the baptism so I wouldn't look shabby, but two years is too long to have the same hair style and it's sneaking up on me here. It grows pretty fast so hopefully by next spring it will be somewhat long!
*Adding some pictures since I love pictures! Why is it so dang cold???
8 comments:
Andrea if you ever feel like you need to take a shower, don't hesitate to call me! :D I would love to watch the kids anytime you need!
~Mikyla~
Sorry that you are feeling blah. I think that (as moms) we've all been there-still doesn't make it any easier though...
Your *little* boy is so cute! and chubby! I love the rolls. My son was such such a skinny kid, and still is. Maybe my next one will have some rolls :)
I can't believe how quickly you lost all that weight! I'm wicked jealous!! But good for you :)
Hang in there girl!!! sometimes I feel exactly the same as what you are posting. You are an amazing mother - don't ever forget that~!
Andrea we are so in the same place right now. I felt like I was reading my own thoughts! Hang in there you are a fabulous mommy and Brennan is adorable. BTW you are so lucky to have slimmed back down so quick I have a ways to go.
Oh my gosh!! HOW did you lose that weight so fast?! Good for you. It takes me FOREVER to drop it.
How tall are you? Your goal weight seems almost too little!
I'm sorry Brennan is fussy. Aidan was colicky and I thought I wouldn't survive it. He never slept more than 2 hour stretches until almost 4 months.
I know you're not big on doctors, but he did improve after going on some reflux meds. Zantac and Reglan.
Prayer life settles down for you soon! Hang in there. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
My third baby (a boy) was colicky too, and the others were only 3.5 and 2 when he was born, so I COMPLETELY hear you!
It was a dark time in my life, I felt crabby, selfish, tired, ungrateful, etc. I had to cut out all dairy and soy products from my diet while I was nursing to limit his colic.
My only relief would come at night when the hubby was home and he would take him and carry him around.
You WILL get through this, I'll pray for you, it's not fun, three kids was really hard. My Mom also had a hard time after having her third. But you know what? Four seemed super easy!!
I always "hibernate" after birth too. Eventually, you'll feel like venturing out again. And you friends will understand. :)
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
I hope you're starting to feel better today. I didn't want to venture out for a bit after Emmett either. Bennan is adorable.
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