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  • relax.

    That was the name of the game this weekend.

    Last week was weird and hard. The first half was a blur because Meredith, the best nighttime sleeper ever, would NOT SLEEP. Kudos to anyone who has to deal with that on a regular basis, because I could barely function. On the fourth day, when I had to go to work after being awake since 1:30 a.m., I thought I was going to have to take a day off lest I kill a patient due to exhaustion. But for whatever reason, she has slept well since then and I am left wondering what caused the ordeal.

    Work was busy and I ended up staying late every day except one. There was an incident with one of my patients one day where we ended up having to call security because he said something so disgustingly vulgar, complete with demonstration, that I didn’t feel comfortable being his nurse anymore. It really threw me off and distracted me for the entire day.

    So when the weekend rolled around and I had no plans whatsoever I knew I wanted to do only the basic amount of chores (laundry, sweep, dishes, groceries) and spend the rest of the time relaxing.

    On Saturday Meredith was still not 100% (she’s been having digestive issues and congestion – but the essential oils are really helping with everything) so I decided to keep her home. We played, I got to work on my cross stitch, she took a great afternoon nap, did some chores here and there, and had a nice visit to my in-laws.

    Sunday morning David went fishing with his dad and brothers (an early Father’s Day excursion) so we were up early. Meredith and I had a good low-key morning by ourselves and then my mother-in-law agreed to babysit her for a few hours so I could have some alone time. It was amazing. I got Starbucks, ate calmly while reading a magazine, made pizza dough, then got completely caught up on Project Life. By the time I went to pick up Meredith the boys were on their way home, she took a good nap so I could finish chores, and then we had a nice fish fry with the family (David and I don’t like fish so we ate our homemade pizza).

    Here’s to relaxing weekends and nice, normal weeks!

  • Good Things: May 2012

    At the end of each day I write down at least one GOOD thing that happened, then I share them all here monthly.

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    1 – Meredith gave us kisses for the first time

    2 – Going to bed super early

    3 – Pizza at David’s parents’ house

    4 – Dinner with Mom & Dad

    5 – Perfect productive morning; yummy dinner at Steak ‘N’ Shake with David’s parents

    6 – Evening at home with David doing a puzzle

    7 – Ice cream social at work; my dog Cleo licking my feet after I went running

    8 – Meredith went to sleep super early and my mom came over to hang out just the two of us

    9 – My essential oils coming in the mail

    10 – The picture M. “made” for me for Mother’s Day

    11 – Holding my friend Sara’s newborn baby Dash!

    12 – Buying some new clothes; dinner out as our little family of 3

    13 – Getting completely spoiled for Mother’s Day!

    14 – Completing a tough run

    15 – Creating the windshield wiper game!

    16 – Meredith “cruised” for the first time – took a few steps pushing a kitchen chair

    17 – Visiting Gigi and Pappy; serious baby cuddles before bed

    18 – Watching M. “walk” across two rooms

    19 – Craft club

    20 – Nap with Meredith and playing on the bed after

    21 – Watching 12 episodes of Gilmore Girls while home sick

    22 – Playing on the bed with M. and how she went to bed early on her own

    23 – Delicious brownie at lunch

    24 – Meredith sat still on my lap and let me read to her and even touched the “feel” parts that she was supposed to

    25 – Reading on the couch with David in the evening

    26 – Getting all the chores done; seeing old friends at an engagement party

    27 – Holding and hugging Meredith a LOT

    28 – Lunch with David at Le Peep

    29 – Both of us making M. laugh by quickly putting our faces in her face

    30 – Being able to stay positive despite having to work through lunch

    31 – Amazing family night at home with David, just playing with Meredith and chatting

  • Currently

    Time // 8:44 p.m.
    Place // propped up in my bed.
    Eating // nothing at the moment, but stuffed full of barbecue and ice cream.
    Drinking // ice water.
    Watching // Meredith sleep next to me.
    Reading // Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie.
    Wanting // a new microwave.
    Thinking // about finally canceling our cable – we’ve been talking seriously about it for months but just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
    Creating // Project Life – I’m all caught up again, hooray!
    Hoping // to take more pictures this week.
    Needing // to start exercising again now that I’m not sick anymore.
    Anticipating // a busy day at work tomorrow.

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    This long weekend was just what we needed. My house is clean and organized, I read a hundred pages in my book, caught up on my crafts, got to do some shopping, ate good food, and spent lots of quality time with David and Meredith. And now that we are both 100% over our sickness I’m ready to add running and cooking back into my routine.

    Life is good.

  • weekend intentions

    What, you don’t write your lists on hospital order sheets?

    Since last weekend we were all deathly ill (we were not actually near death; I am exaggerating in order to obtain your pity) a lot of things have gone undone and untended to around the house. This long holiday weekend comes at a perfect time for some catching up. For example, I would like to be able to walk through the house without wading through dog hair, have actual food in the kitchen other than crackers and applesauce, and a microwave to reheat it in. Having to use the oven and stove when you’re not even really cooking is the worst.

    Catching up on crafts would be fantastic. We haven’t been to church in several weeks and the guilt is starting to build up so we’d better get back there. (I do not actually feel guilty because things happen and God does not love me any less. I do miss church though, and we’ve been meaning to visit the place David’s brother & family are going.)

    We have a couple social things planned, and of course being able to read and relax would be amazing. I just started Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie, a 600-page history of the role of the last family of the Romanov dynasty in the fall of Imperial Russia (little known fact: I traveled to Russia with a friend when I was 23 because we were/are both obsessed with the history/culture/literature and therefore this book excites me greatly have I lost you yet?), so if I’m going to finish in time for book club in late June I need to read every spare chance I can get.

    But mainly, I want to get caught up on chores. Because I go a little bit crazy when they’re not done.

  • it’s mother’s day and i’m someone’s mommy.

    I was super spoiled today. It was better than my birthday, I think. My husband said that being a mom is more important than just having a birthday, but I don’t know – I have to make it another year to continue being a mommy!
    Regardless, he treated me. Meredith woke up at 5:45 a.m., like she does, but instead of getting up I just nudged him and he took her without complaining and I slept another glorious two hours. When I arose I was met with a balloon, flower, sweet card, and a pretty pair of earrings. (I was also allowed to shop for myself yesterday guilt free.) He made me coffee and breakfast and continued taking care of Meredith all morning so I could shower, get ready, and do whatever I wanted.
    Then we went to a delicious brunch buffet with my family, and my brothers bought our meal AND gave me gifts. Back at home Meredith took a 2+ hour nap so I could get stuff done and relax – that rarely happens on the weekend. We visited the great grandparents at the nursing home for awhile, then finished up this perfect day with dinner outside in the beautiful weather with David’s family.
    Sometimes it’s still hard to believe I’m a mom. It’s such a gift.