There's a saying going around, that I've heard before, and there's all different & fancy pictures and crafts with the saying on them. But it keeps echoing in my mind.
I've been having a heck of a time the last weeks. I'm tired all the time. All. The. Time. I know I don't go to bed at any kind of a decent hour, but even if I do, I wake up just exhausted beyond belief. More often than not, right after dinner, I go lay down, even if it's for 30 minutes. (I'm not one who can normally catch a nap during the day. Even if my kids cooperate, I can't relax enough to do it.)
Mike just started his third (and last!) year of school and is working a lot. He's about to become even busier because he's president of this-or-that and head of something-or-other at SMU. The kids are so darn busy. Like, they just never stop. Hudson is seriously trouble. He wears me out more than I could ever tell you. I know most parents go through this, but I can't seem to get a handle on it. I don't care if my house is messy, I'm not one to go into a tail spin over that. (Normally.) I don't spend any length of time getting ready, so that's not a big deal. My kids are great and happy and I love 'em.
I'm just so tired.
The other morning, it rained. RAINED!!! Oh sweet glorious rain, how I have missed thee! I was laying on the couch when Maddy asked, "Mama, can we go dance in the rain?"
I sat up, got their shoes on, and we went outside. It had stopped raining by then, but there was a tiny puddle here and there was a tiny stream next to the curb. They had so much fun. I loved watching them. I didn't do much dancing but I was so happy to see them so happy.
I'm not sure where all this is going except that I have TRULY enjoyed every moment of physical pain, emotional torment and sheer exhaustion these two have brought to my life. :) It definitely hasn't been easy, but yes, it has been worth it. I am so grateful to have them. These crazy, beautiful kids. I love that they remind me on an almost-daily basis what's really important. I'm learning SO much from them.
*Yeah. We don't so much do up Hudson's PJ onesies. We're klassy like that.
7 Two Cents Worth:
Oh, this is so sweet. I love it. Am I a total weirdo for wishing I had skinny legs like Maddy?
Ditto and Amen!
Seriously...I LOVE your pictures! I saw that saying on a picture frame at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago and bought it for my sister in law who just survived a bout of cancer (after having part of her leg amputated). It's a great saying. It helps me to enjoy those moments now...those small parts of my day even when, like you, I am so dead tired. I'm with ya...I don't care if my house is a mess. I try (sometimes), but I have come to the conclusion that I don't live in a museum with artifacts, I live in a home with growing, happy, active children...I love it!!!
Amen to that!! And CUTE pictures!! Oh and we are totally Klassy too... Andrew's actual clothes rarely make it to be buttoned up, hey at least I change his diaper and put a shirt on him....
love this! Your kids are such sweeties, and they are lucky to have a momma that lets them dance in the rain! I wish we got to do that more often (c'mon rain!!!)Love the pictures!
lol...klass is overrated these days. Sometimes we just need functional (I certainly do). I had someone bring me over something just today and my kids are running around in undies and a t-shirt.
I love that saying! Let's make the most of where we are, otherwise, we could really be unhappy and one day we will wish for these times again. (I know, wish for struggling times? What a crazy woman I am! But, seriously, the kids will grow and we will miss our babies.) :( Sorry to be a downer!
sweet post...well the rain part with your kiddies is sweet. but i am sorry you are so darn tired lately. I LOVE that saying! so cute and true! you are a great mommy and they are lucky to have you!!! hey is bach on tonight...i sure hope just cuz of the holiday they don't rip us off- I live for mondays!! pathetic i know:)
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