Well I made it to the gym yesterday AND I drank an entire bottle of water. I know it’s not that big of a deal, but those are two healthy things that I don’t always manage to do. The rest of the week will be a challenge because we are having guests visit from out of town. I won’t use that as an excuse though. Well, I might use it as an excuse to eat out and order dessert…
-Kari
I don’t make new year resolutions because I am so terrible at keeping them. However, I’ve decided that I need to make certain resolutions each week so I don’t get lazy. I resolve this week to really focus at work and not let spring fever get the best of me. I resolve to go to the gym at least three times and to walk in the park at least once. I resolve, and this one is going to be difficult, to eat healthier. I resolve to be more patient with my girls and to thank God for them each day. I also resolve to let my husband know that I appreciate him. I also need to remember that God is in control, not me. Finally I resolve to relax and not worry so much.
What do you resolve to do this week?
-Kari
What happened to all my free time? Oh that’s right, I have kids. A friend once warned me that I would wonder what I used to do with all that free time I had, before children. I know families who have more children than we do and more activities and they somehow manage to keep it all together. Those people are my hero and I really hope to pick up on some good tips. I think one of the hardest things for me to deal with after I had my first child was the realization that my life was no longer my own. Being an only child myself has probably played a role in this, but I am selfish. I think most people are, but having children will really put it into perspective for you. I remember feeling like I had no life after I had Dylan and just how difficult even going to Walgreens suddenly became. There’s no more quick trip to the drug store when a baby is going with you. I’m proud to say that I got the hang of it and now after having 2 children, looking back, managing the first one wasn’t as hard as I originally thought it was. We recently got a new puppy and I told Jimmy that one really good thing that has come out having to constantly take the dog out, give the dog attention, watch to make sure she’s not chewing on a piece of furniture or baby toys, feed the dog, cancel that nail appointment because I have to go home to let the dog out… you get the picture, is that I realize having 2 children isn’t as hard as I originally thought it was either. Yes there are those ever so sweet moments that take your breath away, that make it all worthwhile. Being a parent is the most difficult and most rewarding thing I will ever do.
Dylan is only 2, but she’s playing soccer so we have soccer games on the weekends now. This weekend we have two soccer games and two birthday parties to attend. Jimmy is volunteering at church and other events. (I’m very proud of him for that) I’m going to be working with the cheerleaders at my high school next year, so football and basketball games are in my future and Jimmy and I like to go out for dinner and enjoy time with just the two of us. I have no idea how we get it all done, but it does and will get done.
I know schedules are just going to get even more complicated and as the girls grow they are going to get involved in many activities. I guess like everything else that’s happened, I will sit back and watch them in awe and we’ll all laugh about the chaos. Sometimes I just wish we could all stop and enjoy a quiet moment together. I guess I’ll have to schedule that.
Well Dylan is feeling better. We’re still doing breathing treatments, but I think this episode is just about over. She’s had fewer asthma incidents this year than last, so we’re hopeful it will continue in that direction. I think all the pollen in the air triggered this problem. I’m even feeling a little stuffy myself.
We went for a walk the other day in the park and Dylan had her first experience using the potty in the great outdoors! It was hilarious. She couldn’t find an acceptable spot to “go” in. She’s doing a great job with the potty training. I’m so proud of her!
-Kari
As an update to yesterday, Dylan had a bad night and we ended up doing 5 breathing treatments. We all slept very little. Dylan and I went to the doctor this morning and he said she’s doing okay, but to continue the treatments until we’re in the clear. Dylan and I went to visit Gram, otherwise known as “Bam” in Paducah and now we’re back home safely. She’s a trooper! She’s back to playing and not sharing with her sister. Now, bedtime approaches…
-Kari
Our phones at work show the number that’s calling. So, when I see our sitter’s number come up on the phone I know it can’t be good. That’s what happened today. Dylan is coughing again. Whenever she gets a cold her asthma kicks in and she has trouble breathing. When it first started happening I didn’t fully understand how dangerous it could be. It was probably a good thing that I didn’t understand or I would have freaked out considering how young she was. Now she can tell us when she’s having trouble breathing, but it’s still very scary. I’ve given her three breathing treatments today and she’s still breathing short and fast. Tonight she can sleep with us, no problem. I won’t be sleeping, just listening to her breathe.
-Kari
Why is that my 2 year old daughter, Dylan, can sleep through an earthquake, but not through the night? Admittedly, I didn’t feel the earthquake either, but I was awakened around 11:30, then again at 1:00 am and yet again around 3:00 this morning, by a little voice that said, “mommy, please I sleep with you?” She reluctantly goes to sleep in her bed. She usually cries and screams when it’s bed time. She will fall asleep on her own, but she always, I mean always, wakes up in the middle of the night. She says she’s not scared, she just wants to be with us. What is it that causes her to wake up every night? Shouldn’t she eventually sleep through the night without waking up? She’s never been a good sleeper. Me on the other hand, I am really good at it and I quite enjoy my sleep. I welcome any suggestions.
We have a birthday party to go to this evening. I always enjoy watching my little girls interact with other children. I like to see if they’re getting along with others and if they’re learning to socialize properly. It’s a relief to see your child share and be empathic towards another child. Dylan really looks up to older girls and tends to follow the crowd at times. She’s very huggy and when she makes a new friend, they will inevitably get a God Bless (child’s name here) that night during her prayers. Ava is a sweet, happy baby, but if you mess with her she will let you have it. Consider this a warning to other, non-sharing 1 year olds….
-Kari
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