Completely inspired by my cute friend Jenn, I'm going to journal a day in the life of me...just so that I can remember what life is like for me at this point. Here it goes:
3:00am: Syd is standing by my bed. She says she's scared. Mentally I'm rolling my eyes. Note to self, no more Scooby Doo unless it's the "pup" version. I convince her to go the bathroom and help snug her in bed. I promise to leave the door open.
3:03am: Emma is standing by my bed. Ugh. I tell her to go the bathroom and then walk her back to her bed.
6:30am: Emma is standing by my bed. I remind her to check her clock and that it's not 7 yet. She leaves. I roll over.
6:45am: Emma is back. Gosh she's persistent. I ignore her. She bugs Larry instead. He graciously gets up, walks her downstairs and turns on the TV.
7:15am: I hear Larry turn on the shower. I guess I should get up too. Throw on some 5 year old ugly nightshirt that's not meant for a pregnant women and stumble downstairs. Emma wants breakfast. "I hungry!" Sydney is already up too. I decide that cereal is getting old especially since that's what they ate for dinner last night. (hey, it's what they wanted!)
7:20am: Eating Ego's by myself. Girls complained and complained they didn't want waffles. Surprised and seriously annoyed, I say too bad and eat alone. After 2 bites I hear Ben. Shovel the rest down and lug myself back upstairs.
7:25am: Change Ben's diaper. He's already pooped. Not the morning wake up call I was looking for. After released he runs to Larry. He won't leave him. Larry struggles to finish getting ready with Ben on his hip. I kind of don't feel sorry for him. I do it all the other hours of the day.
7:35am: Look in the mirror. I need a shower, but we might go to the pool after a quick trip to the grocery store. Put off the shower, get dressed, spray on deodorant, put hair in ponytail, brush teeth.
7:40am: Larry's in a rush, quick family prayer, Ben cries at front door for him. Sigh! I tempt him with Breakfast and he follows happily. The girls are now hungry enough to eat waffles. I won! I make waffles for the kids and tell them we are heading out to the grocery store right after breakfast.
7:55am: Wash off Ben, breakfast dishes. Put away clean dishes and load it again. The girls come down dressed. I ask Syd to go back up and get some clothes for Ben too. Dress Ben.
8:30am: Finally putting everyone in the car. After doing hair, teeth and one last potty break. Ben wants to sit in the front seat. Not again!
8:45am-9:30am: Zoom through grocery store, avoiding the warehouse atmosphere of Wal-mart. Happy with fresh produce prices...everything else...not so happy with. Milk $4.00, yuck it's cheaper at Wal-mart, by-pass it. See frame changer hooks. Sweet I need some for a project. Get kids suckers because they were pretty good. At least they are quiet the whole way home!
9:45am: Pull in garage. Say Hi to neighbor next door. He's sanding furniture. Reminding me of another project I need to finish. Unload grocery's. Hand out snack bags to kids. Leave out cans for dinner prep later.
10:00am: Call Natalie, agree it's too windy and overcast for the pool. Even though it's hot out. We'll hang out later after naps. Relived to talk to an Adult.
10:05am: Call Natalie again. She mentioned going to Wal-mart. I ask her to pick up milk for me. Sweet, saved myself another trip out.
10:15am: Vacuum downstairs and stairs. Now I'm sweating. Ew. Drop A/C temp. Girls ask to play dress up. I only agree to one dress at a time. Hopefully limiting the mess.
10:45am: Check email. See list of songs for Primary on Sunday. Practice a few. Cake. Blog some cute pic's of Ben. Syd and Emma want turns on computer too.
11:15am: Kids are hungry. Dig out meat and cheese. I reluctantly let each kid make their own, hoping it will inspire them to eat. I even treat Emma to pickles. She's the hardest to persuade to eat lately.
11:30am: Syd is done, except for the usual no crusts. Emma is taken one bit of sandwich and eaten all her chips. Sigh! Ben is eating everything in sight. What a boy.
11:45am: Ben is crabby. Emma is half way done. I heat up left over Mexican food from last night. Hopefully Larry wasn't planning on eating it. Prego trumps, doesn't it? Quickly swallow food. Heat up milk for Ben in sippy for nap time. Tell Emma to eat the insides of the sandwich if she wants to get down.
12:30pm: Ben is down. Emma finishes. I throw meatballs and sauce in crock pot. Happy. I love this meal! Get out crafts for Syd and Emma that are only around when Ben is out of the picture.
12:45pm: Start girls on plastic stained-glass painting. They take turns playing computer games and painting. Switching limits my work and their arguing. I get out my painted black mirrors and heat up the hot glue gun. Time to finally finish this project by gluing on the hooks found at store.
1:30pm: Admire the hanging mirrors in the "almost" finished 1/2 bath. The girls OOhh and AAhh too. Clean up everyones projects, check emails. Shock, is bookclub tonight?!? Totally spaced it. Should I go? Naw, the Laker Game is on and I'm lazy.
2:00-3:00pm: Put 2day old laundry away, chat/email Larry about getting paperwork together for "Air Check Texas". I remind him of dinner plans so he doesn't repeat for lunch. Girls want snack.
3:15pm: Call Natalie. Chat about random things...make plans to meet up when kids wake up. Call Gene, bummer machine. Leave message about music for Sunday Sacrament meeting. It's coming fast and practice is necessary.
3:45pm: Have I showered yet? Doorbell rings. Nat and Cameron got here first. Ben is still asleep, weird? Kid's play, Mom's chat.
3:50pm: Michelle calls, am I going to bookclub? Sigh...nah I still feel to lazy. But feel bad about ditching.
4:00pm: Send girls upstairs to play.
4:15pm: Ben squawks. Syd lets him out. Set him up for snack and drink. He follows the girls around.
5:00pm: Start peeling potatoes for dinner. Nat leaves. Kids want dinner. I tell them to wait for Dad. Erin tries to call on cell. T-mobile out hear STINKS. I can't hear, call drops.
5:15pm: Dinner is almost done. Mashed Potatoes, green beans, and Meatballs. I'm starved.
5:30pm: Larry walks in, we eat. Erin sends text. Am I going to bookclub? Ugh!
5:45pm: I mention bookclub to Larry, he sighs. I tell him I think it's at 8pm since it's just dessert. That softens the blow. At least I can help with the kids.
5:55pm: Dinner clean up. I call Michelle to tell her I'm going to bookclub. She laughs. She tells me to meet up at 6:30. WHAT? Crud, it's at 7pm. I tell Larry. I remind him of mutual nights. He takes it in stride and I offer to start the kids in the bath.
6:05pm: Syd and Ben are in my bath. I look in mirror. YUCK, I still didn't shower. Very unattractive. I know I don't have time, but I have too. I jump in talking to Syd to keep her entertained and remind Ben to sit down.
6:20pm: Emma runs up and says she and Dad have a surprise downstairs. I run around throwing myself together. Yep, I'm late. I hate that! I yell down to Larry if he's coming up with Emma. He says give them 1/2 a minute, they made Rice Crispy treats. I run down anyway telling Syd to watch Ben.
6:30pm: Cursing slow cars on freeway while I book-it (no pun intended) to Michelle's.
6:45pm: Jump in the car with Michelle. Thankfully no traffic to Dallas.
7:15pm: Arrive at Breadwinners. We're first. Shocker, we never start on time!! Enjoy great company, good food, and a great deep topics from " My Sister's Keeper". I think this one sparked more deep thoughts for me then most other books. Would I, could I make a genetic predetermined child to save another?
10:05pm: Finally home. Larry's pacing the floor. It's the 4th quarter and the Lakers are down. Bummer. He's in no mood to talk. I try to spark a few conversations. Ask a few questions. He's too into the game. I hear the dishwasher. What a hubby, he started it!! I hear the washer. I ask him why he started a load. Apparently Syd didn't have any underwear. I shrug and tell him that both girls can share, since they are the same size. But still grateful that he's thoughtful. Points for him. He mentions the mirrors. Another point. He's a keeper!
10:20pm: Larry remembers he hasn't take Emma the bathroom, 1 last time. I make some milk for my nightly pill ritual. Larry comes down and says Emma's wet. But it will have to wait until the game is over. I tell him no, because I don't want her to get her comforter wet too and that I'll do it.
10:25pm: Emma is cleaned, bed is cleaned. Start singing songs to get grumpy bear back to sleep. Larry shows up. It must be a time-out. He takes the dirty pile downstairs. Mr. Thoughtful!
10:30pm: The game is over. Lakers lose. We lock up and head upstairs. He reminds me he won't be home tomorrow after work. He's staying with a sick YM all night. Tomorrows going to be a long day.
10:45pm: I watch news, start to dose. Larry's taking a shower. Cover my head with a pillow. Rachel, out!
11:55pm: Syd is next to the bed. She's scared. Not again!
3:00am: Syd is standing by my bed. She says she's scared. Mentally I'm rolling my eyes. Note to self, no more Scooby Doo unless it's the "pup" version. I convince her to go the bathroom and help snug her in bed. I promise to leave the door open.
3:03am: Emma is standing by my bed. Ugh. I tell her to go the bathroom and then walk her back to her bed.
6:30am: Emma is standing by my bed. I remind her to check her clock and that it's not 7 yet. She leaves. I roll over.
6:45am: Emma is back. Gosh she's persistent. I ignore her. She bugs Larry instead. He graciously gets up, walks her downstairs and turns on the TV.
7:15am: I hear Larry turn on the shower. I guess I should get up too. Throw on some 5 year old ugly nightshirt that's not meant for a pregnant women and stumble downstairs. Emma wants breakfast. "I hungry!" Sydney is already up too. I decide that cereal is getting old especially since that's what they ate for dinner last night. (hey, it's what they wanted!)
7:20am: Eating Ego's by myself. Girls complained and complained they didn't want waffles. Surprised and seriously annoyed, I say too bad and eat alone. After 2 bites I hear Ben. Shovel the rest down and lug myself back upstairs.
7:25am: Change Ben's diaper. He's already pooped. Not the morning wake up call I was looking for. After released he runs to Larry. He won't leave him. Larry struggles to finish getting ready with Ben on his hip. I kind of don't feel sorry for him. I do it all the other hours of the day.
7:35am: Look in the mirror. I need a shower, but we might go to the pool after a quick trip to the grocery store. Put off the shower, get dressed, spray on deodorant, put hair in ponytail, brush teeth.
7:40am: Larry's in a rush, quick family prayer, Ben cries at front door for him. Sigh! I tempt him with Breakfast and he follows happily. The girls are now hungry enough to eat waffles. I won! I make waffles for the kids and tell them we are heading out to the grocery store right after breakfast.
7:55am: Wash off Ben, breakfast dishes. Put away clean dishes and load it again. The girls come down dressed. I ask Syd to go back up and get some clothes for Ben too. Dress Ben.
8:30am: Finally putting everyone in the car. After doing hair, teeth and one last potty break. Ben wants to sit in the front seat. Not again!
8:45am-9:30am: Zoom through grocery store, avoiding the warehouse atmosphere of Wal-mart. Happy with fresh produce prices...everything else...not so happy with. Milk $4.00, yuck it's cheaper at Wal-mart, by-pass it. See frame changer hooks. Sweet I need some for a project. Get kids suckers because they were pretty good. At least they are quiet the whole way home!
9:45am: Pull in garage. Say Hi to neighbor next door. He's sanding furniture. Reminding me of another project I need to finish. Unload grocery's. Hand out snack bags to kids. Leave out cans for dinner prep later.
10:00am: Call Natalie, agree it's too windy and overcast for the pool. Even though it's hot out. We'll hang out later after naps. Relived to talk to an Adult.
10:05am: Call Natalie again. She mentioned going to Wal-mart. I ask her to pick up milk for me. Sweet, saved myself another trip out.
10:15am: Vacuum downstairs and stairs. Now I'm sweating. Ew. Drop A/C temp. Girls ask to play dress up. I only agree to one dress at a time. Hopefully limiting the mess.
10:45am: Check email. See list of songs for Primary on Sunday. Practice a few. Cake. Blog some cute pic's of Ben. Syd and Emma want turns on computer too.
11:15am: Kids are hungry. Dig out meat and cheese. I reluctantly let each kid make their own, hoping it will inspire them to eat. I even treat Emma to pickles. She's the hardest to persuade to eat lately.
11:30am: Syd is done, except for the usual no crusts. Emma is taken one bit of sandwich and eaten all her chips. Sigh! Ben is eating everything in sight. What a boy.
11:45am: Ben is crabby. Emma is half way done. I heat up left over Mexican food from last night. Hopefully Larry wasn't planning on eating it. Prego trumps, doesn't it? Quickly swallow food. Heat up milk for Ben in sippy for nap time. Tell Emma to eat the insides of the sandwich if she wants to get down.
12:30pm: Ben is down. Emma finishes. I throw meatballs and sauce in crock pot. Happy. I love this meal! Get out crafts for Syd and Emma that are only around when Ben is out of the picture.
12:45pm: Start girls on plastic stained-glass painting. They take turns playing computer games and painting. Switching limits my work and their arguing. I get out my painted black mirrors and heat up the hot glue gun. Time to finally finish this project by gluing on the hooks found at store.
1:30pm: Admire the hanging mirrors in the "almost" finished 1/2 bath. The girls OOhh and AAhh too. Clean up everyones projects, check emails. Shock, is bookclub tonight?!? Totally spaced it. Should I go? Naw, the Laker Game is on and I'm lazy.
2:00-3:00pm: Put 2day old laundry away, chat/email Larry about getting paperwork together for "Air Check Texas". I remind him of dinner plans so he doesn't repeat for lunch. Girls want snack.
3:15pm: Call Natalie. Chat about random things...make plans to meet up when kids wake up. Call Gene, bummer machine. Leave message about music for Sunday Sacrament meeting. It's coming fast and practice is necessary.
3:45pm: Have I showered yet? Doorbell rings. Nat and Cameron got here first. Ben is still asleep, weird? Kid's play, Mom's chat.
3:50pm: Michelle calls, am I going to bookclub? Sigh...nah I still feel to lazy. But feel bad about ditching.
4:00pm: Send girls upstairs to play.
4:15pm: Ben squawks. Syd lets him out. Set him up for snack and drink. He follows the girls around.
5:00pm: Start peeling potatoes for dinner. Nat leaves. Kids want dinner. I tell them to wait for Dad. Erin tries to call on cell. T-mobile out hear STINKS. I can't hear, call drops.
5:15pm: Dinner is almost done. Mashed Potatoes, green beans, and Meatballs. I'm starved.
5:30pm: Larry walks in, we eat. Erin sends text. Am I going to bookclub? Ugh!
5:45pm: I mention bookclub to Larry, he sighs. I tell him I think it's at 8pm since it's just dessert. That softens the blow. At least I can help with the kids.
5:55pm: Dinner clean up. I call Michelle to tell her I'm going to bookclub. She laughs. She tells me to meet up at 6:30. WHAT? Crud, it's at 7pm. I tell Larry. I remind him of mutual nights. He takes it in stride and I offer to start the kids in the bath.
6:05pm: Syd and Ben are in my bath. I look in mirror. YUCK, I still didn't shower. Very unattractive. I know I don't have time, but I have too. I jump in talking to Syd to keep her entertained and remind Ben to sit down.
6:20pm: Emma runs up and says she and Dad have a surprise downstairs. I run around throwing myself together. Yep, I'm late. I hate that! I yell down to Larry if he's coming up with Emma. He says give them 1/2 a minute, they made Rice Crispy treats. I run down anyway telling Syd to watch Ben.
6:30pm: Cursing slow cars on freeway while I book-it (no pun intended) to Michelle's.
6:45pm: Jump in the car with Michelle. Thankfully no traffic to Dallas.
7:15pm: Arrive at Breadwinners. We're first. Shocker, we never start on time!! Enjoy great company, good food, and a great deep topics from " My Sister's Keeper". I think this one sparked more deep thoughts for me then most other books. Would I, could I make a genetic predetermined child to save another?
10:05pm: Finally home. Larry's pacing the floor. It's the 4th quarter and the Lakers are down. Bummer. He's in no mood to talk. I try to spark a few conversations. Ask a few questions. He's too into the game. I hear the dishwasher. What a hubby, he started it!! I hear the washer. I ask him why he started a load. Apparently Syd didn't have any underwear. I shrug and tell him that both girls can share, since they are the same size. But still grateful that he's thoughtful. Points for him. He mentions the mirrors. Another point. He's a keeper!
10:20pm: Larry remembers he hasn't take Emma the bathroom, 1 last time. I make some milk for my nightly pill ritual. Larry comes down and says Emma's wet. But it will have to wait until the game is over. I tell him no, because I don't want her to get her comforter wet too and that I'll do it.
10:25pm: Emma is cleaned, bed is cleaned. Start singing songs to get grumpy bear back to sleep. Larry shows up. It must be a time-out. He takes the dirty pile downstairs. Mr. Thoughtful!
10:30pm: The game is over. Lakers lose. We lock up and head upstairs. He reminds me he won't be home tomorrow after work. He's staying with a sick YM all night. Tomorrows going to be a long day.
10:45pm: I watch news, start to dose. Larry's taking a shower. Cover my head with a pillow. Rachel, out!
11:55pm: Syd is next to the bed. She's scared. Not again!
3 comments:
Wow, your day is busy. I will never complain again! I love the picture of you! It's darling!
Wow, you make me glad I am old and you kids are all married. Now I spend time looking at the pictures we took of you all at this age. I miss it! But it was a lot of work. You and Larry smile and enjoy the moment. Your kids will all grow up. Hug them now while they are still nearby. Love, Dad.
Aww, great Rach! Everyone needs to do one, they are fun to read! Thanks for coming to bookclub. ;)
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