1. I was voted into our FRG as the new Vice-President. I am very excited about this new adventure in my life. Being able to help out other families makes me feel useful and I like the sense of belonging that comes from being a part of this organization. Also, it's kinda like having a job outside of being a mom that doesn't require me to a committed schedule.
2. We are preparing to become a single parent household again. Shawn will leave as Riley is crawling and will come back as Riley is walking. It's not so much the physical preparation of getting clothes washed and packed or making sure our power of attorney is current that is hard, but it's the emotional preparation that for the next couple of months you will be soley responsible for your household. No break from the kiddos!
3. Trying to keep up with Riley is trying these days. I thought I was fully transitioned into being a mom of two. I was sure that I had this job down, but then Riley started crawling and this new development has made having two kids a new experience. Riley is into EVERYTHING! Caleb doesn't want Riley in his room because he pulls up all of his train track. So Caleb is constantly yelling, "No Riley" "Mom come get Riley". I can't get anything done. If Caleb gets out a coloring book, Riley is right there to help pull out pages and crinkle the page that Caleb is working on. Sometimes I just want to scream! My house has become a circus of constant toddler yelling, baby climbing, laundry growing, gate enclosed arena.
4. Now to top off everything else....the boys have been sick!! They have been up every night for the last 3 days. Caleb has gone through several boxes of tissues and wants to be by my side (attached) at every moment. Riley has fluid dripping from each facet of his face. He's crying, his nose is running, he's coughing, and drooling! Every time I pick him up, I have to change my clothes. UGH! With the house being closed off by baby gates, the rain outside, the boys being sick, and the thought of Shawn leaving is giving me some anxiety.
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Wish I could say I'd be right over!
I'm sure it is so hard when you are on your own. Thank goodness that you have so many friends by your side.
The time will go faster than you think.
(You'll have to fill your nights with blogging!!!)We miss you all!
Oh Rachael, you have a full plate!!I believe that you will come through with flying colors-you always do. And boy do I know your life with a crawling baby bothering the older brother!!!
Before you know it, the boys will be the best of friends, not the little one driving the older one crazy. It does get easier! I'll pray for you as you are single parenting it for a while.
You will be great in that role! And it will help to keep you busy (not that you need anything else) while Shawn is gone. Is it for six months? I'll be thinking of you!
Rachael, I'm so sorry. What a frustrating, hard time. When Morg is gone it makes me miss our old Monday playgroup even more.
We will get through it together! Hang in there. You are doing a great job!!!
Rachael, you are so busy. I wish we were all there to help with babysitting.
Hey Rachael, It sounds like you have been extremely busy. We have been sick also with the Flu really bad. It hasnt been fun at all. Jess got sick, then Sadie, then Jake...Nothing like cleaning up after your family. LOL Seriously, I must have done 12 loads of laundry and went through 5 containers of clorox bleach wipes all while living off a few hours of sleep. I cant complain cuz I never got sick...Sound familiar (VA. BCH/Sadie 6 mos old) HaHa Well I love ya, and the pictures are great. Give the boys my love, and FYI; only number to reach me @ 989-401-0702. disconnected the 574-8605 # I will call you Tues.PM
Rachael, Your such a strong person, I know you will get through this, you always do, Im just sorry that Im not there with you rigth now. Ive always been able to be there for you and I feel so far away from you right now. Just know that I Love you very much, and if I had it my way, we would be neighbors forever. I would probably drive you nuts though. Call me, Miss BFF
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