Monday Blues
I don’t feel like I got a weekend so I’m already exhausted and can’t fathom that it’s only Monday. Brad left early yesterday morning for a business trip that has him away until Thursday midnightish. One day with help with twin toddlers just isn’t enough.
Today I went on two outings (the park and the sprinkler fountain park) with the boys and am about ready to keel over. The heat is a big factor, I’m sure. I am so jealous of the moms who got to just hang out and chat or enjoy time with their little ones. I am also very grateful for the many people who were keeping an eye out for the boys when I was chasing after one going the opposite direction. There are a lot of wonderful women in this town. I’ve been spending all my outing times lately chasing little explorers who push boundries too far. Wanting to push other people’s strollers, with their babies in them. Wanting to steal other kids shoes as they play in the water. Their attention is very quickly diverted to new and interesting experiences. And they are always aware of what the big kids are doing and want to join in. I know this is all fabulous and I should be proud but it’s hard work and I’m tired. Why is it that they always seem to foil my well thoughtout outing with their intelligence?
I have no idea how I’m going to make it to Friday. Seriously, it’s like that. Praying that the week goes by quickly.
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I was so sorry that I missed you leaving the park this morning! I was catching up with Hans, who has been in Europe for two weeks. I helped his wife Claire quite a lot while he was gone b/c their little girl got *strep* (aaargh!) and poor Claire was stressed beyond belief. Which naturally upset Hans quite a lot since he was unable to really *do* anything over the phone other than console her. They live two doors down, so we help each other pretty often.
I’m sure you hear this a lot, but I don’t know how you do it sometimes, with TWO toddlers!! For myself, I’ve noticed just the last two days that Johanna is launching into outer space developmentally. Her language is coming fast and furious, her agility is blowing my mind (it’s like one day she can’t do something that requires a fine motor skill…and the next day she has it mastered), and her ability to work out little puzzles is freaking me out. Since your boys are in the same stage…wow! ONE kiddo keeps me on my toes constantly.
I wish I’d helped out more this morning. I pray your week goes by quickly — but with plenty of fun and joy. :)
yep, those moms that sit on the bench looking put together make me want to scream sometimes
you need to take a friend with you sometimes so you can sit down for five minutes in the shade
or do it when you have husband with you
still, you’re going to do it alone sometimes for the kids’ sake - it sure beats being inside all day
something that jon and kate talk about alot is that they do some pretty huge outtings for the kids no matter how much of a project and how much energy it takes because they just want them to enjoy their life - its part of the magic of parenthood - those things you endure for the sake of the kids