Immediately to the left of this post is a list that I have had in my head since Benjamin was two days old. That was when we took him to his first doctor's appointment and we were told that we needed to bottle feed him until I was able to breastfeed again (long story, maybe for another post some day). I was devastated because that was not my plan. Well, I came to learn that when it comes to parenting, rarely do things go the way we plan. So I humbly present to you my list of things I said I'd never do when I had kids...but did.
We made it. We survived the month of June. This past month was totally insane. Every weekend was filled with birthday parties, graduation ceremonies and celebrations, class reunions, and baby showers. The weekdays were spent preparing for all those events and sometimes even more parties or family dinners were held on the week nights. Of course we wanted to add to the chaos, so we threw in a camping trip up to Hume for a week as well, coming home the night before I hosted a large baby shower and family birthday dinner for Ray & Laura and their boys. Finally, to cap off the month, I attended a week-long Montessori class in SLO, requiring me to find childcare every day and get myself and both boys up and out of the house by 8 each morningYep, total madness. Oh, and did I mention that we decided to redo the front planters and while we were at it, go ahead and finally put some plants in along our driveway? Of course, I wanted it done before the party, so by the time I got my act t...
Allison, I totally enjoy reading your blogs. You hit the nail on the head everytime when it comes to mommyhood:) Many moms/wifes can relate to your blogs. Reminds me of when Trey (my first) was born and everything stressed me. Now with Steve (my 3rd) its anything goes! Haha Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jamie! It's good to know that someone is actually reading and enjoying them. :)
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