I have a tendency to get really frustrated with myself.
I wish I could say that I gave much thanks, but, unfortunately, I have felt somewhat terrible (the 3rd pregnancy can be a beast!) and I have let it depress me a little. I planned a lot of fun things, but it was hard to motivate myself to do any of them. The ONLY thing I ever want to do these days is stay home! Thankfully, Kenny was home and helped me a ton!
The kids have had a blast.
I am glad I persevered, and we have had some great memories with the kids!
Every morning, Tanner and Jackson would wake up and ask what we were going to do for the day (because they knew I had something wonderful planned)! I loved that!
We got to play with cousins,
make crafts,
spent time in the mountains (looking for our perfect tree),
feast on great food,
trim a tree,
watch Christmas movies (I keep them packed up until Thanksgiving...so it is a real treat when I unpack them).
enjoy our first family Christmas party of the season,
see Aunts and Uncles,
and spent time with Dad!
In retrospect, I know I have so much to be thankful for!
I am not going to lie though, I still love to stay home these days.
At home, I don't have worry that someone thinks I am a bad mom, or that my kids are heathens. And my house is the perfect temp for a lady inclined to serious heat flashes :)...I never let it get above 65!
As a Christmas gift to me, I am going to stay home as much as possible, but as a gift to my kids I will still venture out, as needed, for holiday adventures.
Compromise?!
Sounds good to me!
I will try not to worry about what anyone else thinks,and I will try not to think of the uncomfort, but of the precious bundle headed our way...soon! That is bound to bring a smile... right?!
I am so grateful for Kenny and the boys! They are all I have ever wanted!
Jackson is thankful for his paper turkey, and Tanner is thankful for church!
Sounds wonderful to me!
Believe me, I know that I really am a very lucky girl!
4 comments:
wow, I look up to you a ton. I so know what you mean about no motivation when pregnant. i was the same way, except I don't know that I did much of anything with the boys. They watched way to much to t.v. and I always felt guilty. I am not the best at being pregnant, but you are right it is all very worth it!!
I'm so glad you're REAL Tash! Some days I feel the same way with just one...Aaaah. Anyway, can I just say I love your Christmas tradition of hunting and cutting down your own tree. We did your thankful Thanksgiving jar idea this year too and Johnny loved every minute of it. Thanks so much for passing on the fun:).
What a delightful post. You have such a great way of expressing it all. I hope soon our calls will connect and I can have a great Tash chat soon. Enjoy the season (and I am with you on staying at home:)
I can't wait for the lil guy! Woot Woot! Pregnancy can be exhausting. My second pregnancy was awful but she was the easiest baby of the three! I hope that true for you too.
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