We’re going to go all “bullet style” today because my thoughts are a little jumbled and bullets make me look a bit more organized.
- Last night was rough. Paisley decided that if she wasn’t being held that screaming was the only appropriate response. I was up with her from 1:30 until 4am & Joe lovingly took over for me from 4 until 6am when his alarm went off. I keep reminding myself to enjoy the overnight hours with her, they will soon be gone. Those reminders don’t really make you feel better at 3:30 in the morning.
- The girls and I braved the grocery store for the first time today. This adventure was my most dreaded thought when it came to having another baby. BUT! But, it was fine. The store was nearly empty so that was good. Not sure it would have gone so well if the store had been busy or had I been in a rush. Elle did however feel like she needed to pretend eat everything we walked past.
- I often have Elle help me remember to purchase certain things when we are about to go get groceries. Something like, “Elle, can you remind me to get banana’s when we are at the store?” She loves it & it seriously does help me (I am notorious for forgetting stuff at the store). But today she knew we were heading to get groceries and she said, “Mom, remind me to get donuts at the store, ok?” Ha! Smart kid.
- Yesterday we ventured to church for the first time since Paisley’s arrival. It was so nice to be back. I always feel so weird when we miss church.
- We told Elle about Brian Fellow’s passing last night. She instantly burst into tears. I was shocked. Not at all the reaction I expected. We really thought she would be more curious and less sad. She did calm down pretty quickly but she has mention him a couple times today. I did however crack up at Joe trying to sneak the fish to the toilet while I was consoling Elle. We hadn’t flushed him yet because we thought she may want to see him, but her reaction told us that we just need to move on. Joe quickly grabbed the fish bowl & walked backwards (past Elle) so she wouldn’t see what he had in his hands. It was a priceless parenting moment.
- I love love love this autumn like weather. Windows are open & probably will be all week! Now if only my fall clothes would fit.
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 2:50 pm |
You know, you really need to start a special blog of “Elleisims.” Or “Elle-isims.” She says such great things and they are bound to get lost in the shuffle of time or the wordiness of other blogs. But “Mom, remind me to get donuts at the store, ok?” will come in so handy for you someday when you want to embarrass her. Or when you simply want to remember a simpler day when she was asking for something other than the car keys. You don’t want to let those fade from your memory banks.
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 4:12 pm |
Oh, Elle is so funny! I love that she was pretend eating through the store…did you let her walk? You are brave if so!
Poor thing, sad about Brian Fellow. Good move on not letting her see him…I laughed out loud at the image of Joe walking backwards to the bathroom to flush him!
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:14 pm |
Kel, I’ve got to say if having a 2nd child doesn’t get you to start making lists then nothing will.
That Elle is a hoot! Seriously, it’s no wonder she attracts a crowd at church. Everyone just wants to hear what she’s going to say next!
I just want to say here for Joe’s benefit that he is an awesome dad. Taking a night shift with a baby when he’s got to get up for work is a true sacrifice. Sometimes dads get lost in the shuffle of a new baby because the attention is on the babe and on the mom. But Joe is doing a good job of showing his servant’s heart.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 4:15 am |
When things were in chaos for us we kept stressing over the future worrying that chaos would win and we would never have any peace. For me, I have noticed in my life that there is always some chaos, either in the middle of it or it is brewing, but it doesn’t seem so bad historically. Chaos is approaching me now even as I write.
From my seat and from what little I see and the lot I hear, you are a strong, smart levelheaded woman. I thank you for writing and sharing about who you are and how cope. You and Joe impress me!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 9:02 am |
Wow! Moon-walking while holding a fishbowl out of your daughter’s line of sight – pretty impressive for a father who hasn’t gotten enough sleep!
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 1:53 pm |
Kelli, I love these snapshots of life with little ones. I know it’s tiring and a little crazy right now, but what fun.