I should have named this blog the bipolar blogger. I’m trying people. I’m trying.
Trying to be positive. Trying to make happy changes in my life. That counts for something right?
Yesterday, after posting all about my 21 days to happiness, I immediately failed. Well, I did accomplish one thing. My kids and I went on a 30 minute stroll walk yesterday afternoon after blogging. So, I accomplished my exercise for the day. Right? And, I thought about things I was grateful for. But, I collapsed into bed not writing anything down. Then, the baby cried for 2 hours from 2am-4am last night while my husband and I argued over who had to do what. NOT fun at 3 am.
So, I’m feeling a little….flat. That’s the only word I can think of. My goal for today is to try and find a little journal so I can start getting happy, dang it! I know I’ve got one around here somewhere….
But, I did discover something genius yesterday after our walk. The kids wanted to stay outside and play in the giant snow mound in our backyard. Fine by me.
But, I needed wanted to be downstairs on the computer in the basement. How would I deal with the, “Mommy! Can you put my gloves back on?”
“Mommy!! I need a kleenex!”
“Mommy! Can you fix my hat?”
I solved the problem, almost by accident. I heard the kids at the back door, yet the baby and I were downstairs where the computer is. So, I opened the Mommy drive-thru window. At least, that is what I’m dubbing it for now. Turns out it is the perfect solution.
The basement window right next to my desk.
I handed Kyle a kleenex, fixed Avery’s hat, let the cat come in and out twice. It was perfect. And, Chandler thought it was funny!!
And, in other good news. My baby boy who is almost 15 months old FINALLY decided to start walking yesterday! GOOOO Chandler. 🙂 I can’t tell you how happy this makes me.
And, last but not least, you have to check out this fabulous post about FPIES (the rare food allergy Kyle had, and possibly Chandler has too). This is why I don’t remember a lot of his first 2 years.————–> FPIES Eyes
That is creative parenting! Good job, momma 🙂 E was over 16 months when she finally decided to begin walking – nay, running – and I was certain she was the last toddler that age who wasn’t actually toddling.
I *love* the Mommy Drive-Thru! What a great idea!
I meant to leave a comment on your post yesterday and say that one of the things I like most about your blog is that it’s real. It’s the real life that most average moms and families are dealing with. I can get carried away with looking at family blogs or cooking blogs (my weakness) that look *so* perfect and it makes me feel so inadequate as person and a parent.
I think it’s important to remember that what you are often seeing on the pretty (and high traffic) blogs is a carefully crafted and presented slice of their “reality” and that they often have help, in many forms, to be able to make it look the way it does. I’m not saying that it’s wrong, just that it’s important to keep in mind, the same way that it’s important to keep in mind that the cover image on fashion magazines has been photoshopped out the wazoo.
Back in the day, blogs were about building community and support and sharing yourselves online. Now, I feel that, more often, they have become products to ‘sell’ to the world. Anyway, I will end my venting….
Short version: I love your blog. I look forward to reading it. It makes me laugh or feel sympathy the way I would for someone I know or for myself. I hope you keep doing it.
Best. Compliment. Ever. 🙂
If your vice is just diet coke, you are doing just fine!!