Shuffle

I haven't been getting much sleep lately. Yes, sometimes it's because of the Newb... but I can't blame her completely. In fact, Tyler has been sleeping for almost 2 hours now and I'm still up. I can't bring myself to sleep when the baby sleeps. I feel like there is just too much to do. Plus, I only get "me time" when everyone is in bed.

I'm a little embarassed to admit this, but I'm currently OBSESSED with the game Tetris. Gotta love old school! I have it on my phone and I began playing it while I nurse Tyler and now I don't want to put my phone down. Hey, it's better than staring at the wall or flipping through television channels... or is it? Don't judge. (Not that I have much time to do any of  the above.)

You know what Hubs said to me last night? Of course you don't. If you did I would be really freaked out. Anyway, we were having a nice chat and he told me that he thinks I'm amazing with our kids and do a great job raising them. Um, can a Mom get more of a compliment than that?? Hello! What a wonderful thing for him to say. Hubs has been the best thing to happen to my self-esteem since I grew boobs my sophomore year of high school. LOVE that Man!

Turner graduated to yet another swim class. That kid is really getting some skills in the water. Sure, it's costing us $50 per month, but we feel that it is essential that a person know how to swim. And, the best part is that Turner loves it. The energy burn is just a bonus. On the Tuesday's and Thursday's that he attends school and has swim lessons, I can pretty much count on him to be fairly low key at home. Tonight, he ate two helpings of dinner and we didn't have to discipline him at all. Usually, the kid eats a few tablespoons of food and is wound up all evening until bedtime. We all appreciate nights like tonight.

Lauren is in "terrible two" mode. Having experienced this with Turner, I'm not as uptight about it as before. I know it's temporary and it will pass. It doesn't, however, make it any easier and the tantrums still suck; but I definitely have more patience. Besides, I think that the entire third year of a child's life is dedicated to acting out and testing parents. The year Turner was three was one of the most difficult years as a parent thus far.

Remember last month when I said I was going to start working out? Yeah, well I don't know what happened to my motivation. I probably ate it along with everything else in our cupboards and refrigerator. I don't know what happened. I was all "I'm going to get back in shape" and then my belly was all "we can workout tomorrow, let's have some ice cream." I'm not talking having a snack here and there. I mean, I am going to add some serious weight to myself if I don't get it under control. For example, Hubs picked up a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups and I single-handedly ate the entire freaking bag in 24 hours. Gross. Maybe this is the big binge before I get on track? I certainly hope so or I will be back in my maternity clothes for sure. That thought is pretty scary. I need to get it under control. Stay tuned...

Speaking of maternity wear and anything else that has to do with having a baby, I received a good report at my 6 week post-delivery appointment last week. I received the go-ahead to have some sexy time with the Mister. I'm also going to add that I'm scared to death of getting pregnant again. This past pregnancy was such a shock and the labor was a bit traumatizing. I don't want to have another baby. EVER. I love my little Tyler dearly, but three children is more than enough for us. Hubs was pro-active and picked up a box of condoms. Yuck. I was pro-active and had my Doc prescribe a birth control pill that is safe to take while breastfeeding. So why am I still paranoid? I'm going to have to get over it soon or I'm going to have to start taking a taser gun to bed. (Even with my eye-glasses, retainer, sweatpants, and the smell of benzoyl peroxide; I'm STILL too irresistible! it's a curse! Why am I such a goddess-like temptress? When will I stop being so damn attractive? I guess it's just another burden I must endure.)

Our taxes are completed and filed! I don't want to waste your time blogging about taxes, but it's a fantastic feeling to have them out of the way. The best part is that we are receiving a good return this year and will be able to complete the construction that we started in our home. Yay! Our first priority is finishing the playroom for the kids. They need more space to run and play and we'll finally have an essentially toy-free living room. I can't wait! Oh, the things I get excited about these days.

I registered Turner for Kindergarten this week. He's SO excited. I can't help but be excited for him. I know I will probably tear up on his first day, but he's on his way to being a big kid and doing big kid stuff. I'm really looking forward to seeing him make new friends and learn new things. However, I won't deny that I'm going to miss him like crazy. I'll just have to plan more Mother/Son date nights to get my fix, that's all.

Well, it's almost 1 a.m. and I need to try to get some rest. Tyler will be up soon to eat and she will need to eat again around 4 a.m. Turner doesn't sleep in past 7 a.m. so I'll be up early with him. I've got a fun day planned for us though and time will pass quickly. It always does. That's one of the perks of being a zombie on crack so busy.

Good night and I hope you have a great tomorrow!