Today was good until the end....
I ran in circles around my kids cleaning up messes as usual...washed dishes like 50 times...as usual...enjoyed plenty of hugs and laughter...like usual but then the end of the day came an whammo...I was in the middle of toddler meltdown x 2.
Both kids knew that their "Pop Pop" was coming into town and they had completely lost their patience when he hadn't arrived by 5:00 this afternoon. They must have asked like 2.5 million times "where is he, I want him, I can't wait to see him, I REALLY wish Pop Pop was here!" There was nothing I could do to distract them and that torture went on for an hour straight for them...and me! Well he is here now and I am in the house all alone while Pop Pop, both kids and Jamey are outside!
I adore my children but I LOVE the few minutes I have to myself each day....I never know when it will be...cleaning up the kitchen at night while hubby bathes the kids is about all I get because now that I am the stay at home mommy I fall into bed nanoseconds after putting the little buggers to bed....I guess we exhaust each other...I did find time today to shave my legs for the first time in over a week...gross I know...I am still waiting on an opportunity to give myself a mani/pedi...I have to do it when Riley is really asleep because I swear she can sense if I am even thinking about painting any of my nails. She is a three year old who loves to do her own nails....it makes a complete and total mess and unlike her fingerpaint it is quite a chore to get it off of fabrics/apolstry/carpets, etc. Yes, I definately need to make time for that.
I may have lunch with several former co-workes next week and I cannot wait to see everyone again. It was two weeks ago today that I lost my job and I am still loving being unemployed...but I miss my second family like crazy. I saw them every day for over 6 years and not seeing them every day is very strange. I cannot wait to catch up with everyone. We have been e-mailing, texting and have had a few phone conversations but that has been it. I cannot wait to sit down for lunch and chat! I love to chat!!!!
Better run...the oven time is beeping and the veggies I left on the stove probably need me as well.
I am so glad that even as the day has its rough moments you still love being at home. I am so happy for you. I know it can get stressful, but you are a great mommy and wife and can manage anything. I also understand about your second family, I felt that way after I left and it takes some getting used to. I should have put forth more effort in keeping in touch with all the girls, I miss them. I am glad that your able to have the contact with them and the outside world, it is very important to your sanity. I hope y'all have a great weekend, love ya bunches.
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