Last night Lauren woke up crying for me at 12:30am. Very unlike her. I went into her room and she was burning up and had that weird croup-cough (honestly, it sounded like a dog was barking in her room). I gave her Motrin and cuddled her...what more could I do? Every time she coughed I literally felt the pain in my own chest. Her cough was so awful and her little body was burning hot to the touch. Fortunately she fell back to sleep. She woke this morning with her usual smile, but still coughing like a barking dog.
Until I became a mom I didn't understand what my mom meant when she said she felt my pain. When they are hurt or sick, I want them to be better because it is painful to see them suffering. I can handle scraps and falls, bumps and bruises (that is a normal part of their age), but when they are actually sick, really hurting, it breaks my heart.
Tonight the humidifier is on high in Lauren's room and I'm hoping that she quickly gets over whatever it is that she has. She is such a little trooper you would hardly know she is sick. But I know and I don't think I can be as strong as she is.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Here Come the Holidays!
Every year the holidays come quicker and quicker. I just know that once we start hitting up pumpkin patches and collecting leaves on our walks, Christmas is right around the corner. So, here come the holidays!!
We visited Tanaka Farms this part weekend with my mom's group. Our first pumpkin patch of the season, but I know there will be lots more within the next two weeks.
We visited Tanaka Farms this part weekend with my mom's group. Our first pumpkin patch of the season, but I know there will be lots more within the next two weeks.
Weekly Dinner Menu
If I post this, I feel more accountable. So here is my Weekly Dinner Menu:
Monday - BBQ ribs in crockpot, scalloped potatoes and steamed artichoke
Tuesday - Veggies and hummus, rice and grilled chicken wraps
Wednesday - Chicken fried rice
Thursday - dinner out with the kids and friends
Friday - pizza night
Saturday - Taco salad, rice, cornbread
Sunday - leftovers (I'm guessing, or we'll go out)
Monday - BBQ ribs in crockpot, scalloped potatoes and steamed artichoke
Tuesday - Veggies and hummus, rice and grilled chicken wraps
Wednesday - Chicken fried rice
Thursday - dinner out with the kids and friends
Friday - pizza night
Saturday - Taco salad, rice, cornbread
Sunday - leftovers (I'm guessing, or we'll go out)
Friday, October 1, 2010
10 Things to Smile About
A friend of mine (who I actually haven't seen in years, but feel connected to her because of her blog) introduced me to the idea of posting a monthly "10 Things to Smile About" list. September was a busy month, but there certainly were at least 10 things for me to smile about...
A great start to Daniel's second year of preschool
My first experience with a weekly "time to myself" while Daniel is at preschool and Lauren is at nursery care (which she calls "baby preschool")
A playdate with a friend who is the busiest mom I know and whose abilities to handle
her life amaze me
Unbelievably, as a life-long OCer my first duffy boat ride in Newport Beach
A clean bill of health at Daniel's 4 year check up and no reactions from either
child after their flu shots
A much needed mom's only evening with great friends, food and wine
Getting my eyebrows waxed (again, much needed)
A warm up of weather that allowed us to bring out the slip 'n slide one more time
A noticeable improvement in Daniel's speech after just one month of speech therapy
Starting my first mommy-and-me class with JUST Lauren
What made you smile this month??
My first experience with a weekly "time to myself" while Daniel is at preschool and Lauren is at nursery care (which she calls "baby preschool")
A playdate with a friend who is the busiest mom I know and whose abilities to handle
her life amaze me
Unbelievably, as a life-long OCer my first duffy boat ride in Newport Beach
A clean bill of health at Daniel's 4 year check up and no reactions from either
child after their flu shots
A much needed mom's only evening with great friends, food and wine
Getting my eyebrows waxed (again, much needed)
A warm up of weather that allowed us to bring out the slip 'n slide one more time
A noticeable improvement in Daniel's speech after just one month of speech therapy
Starting my first mommy-and-me class with JUST Lauren
What made you smile this month??
When they drive me crazy, I am thankful
I've been trying really hard lately to remain calm with the kids when things get frustrating. It's hard, but at least I'm trying. So I'm reminding myself of the following...
When the kids drive me crazy because they suddenly are hungry right before bedtime, I am thankful they are growing and healthy.
When the kids drive me crazy because they demand another book at bedtime, I am thankful they still want me to cuddle and read to them in bed.
When the kids drive me crazy by not napping or resting in the afternoon, I am thankful I am home with them to enjoy that extra time.
When the kids drive me crazy because they insist on dressing themselves or buckling their own seat belts, I am thankful they WANT to do things for themselves.
When the kids drive me crazy talking non-stop in the car during traffic, I am thankful for their sweet voices.
When the kids drive me crazy because they overreact to a bump or scratch, I am thankful that is the extent of the pain they have ever felt.
When the kids drive me crazy because they are tired and cranky, I am thankful knowing it is only for a limited time and they always wake up happy the next day.
I've always tried to be a "glass is half full" type of person. Seeing the positive and realizing how good I have it. There are moments since becoming a mom that my optimistic nature has been tested, but if I stop and think about it; if I don't allow the lack of sleep and over-caffeinated brain take over, I can see the positive in the situation and usually even enjoy it.
Don't feel bad though if you do lose it at times. I certainly have yelled, over-reacted and mumbled angrily under my breath.
When the kids drive me crazy because they suddenly are hungry right before bedtime, I am thankful they are growing and healthy.
When the kids drive me crazy because they demand another book at bedtime, I am thankful they still want me to cuddle and read to them in bed.
When the kids drive me crazy by not napping or resting in the afternoon, I am thankful I am home with them to enjoy that extra time.
When the kids drive me crazy because they insist on dressing themselves or buckling their own seat belts, I am thankful they WANT to do things for themselves.
When the kids drive me crazy talking non-stop in the car during traffic, I am thankful for their sweet voices.
When the kids drive me crazy because they overreact to a bump or scratch, I am thankful that is the extent of the pain they have ever felt.
When the kids drive me crazy because they are tired and cranky, I am thankful knowing it is only for a limited time and they always wake up happy the next day.
I've always tried to be a "glass is half full" type of person. Seeing the positive and realizing how good I have it. There are moments since becoming a mom that my optimistic nature has been tested, but if I stop and think about it; if I don't allow the lack of sleep and over-caffeinated brain take over, I can see the positive in the situation and usually even enjoy it.
Don't feel bad though if you do lose it at times. I certainly have yelled, over-reacted and mumbled angrily under my breath.
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