7 Quick Takes

(this was written last Friday about the previous week but I'm just now getting around to posting)

 

Thoughts on this week

1)  Cole was out of town Monday through late Wednesday.  not fun.  Putting kids to bed alone is just a whole lot of work.  it is the evening hours that seem to really drag on.  And with the three kiddos bedtime seems to consist of me walking from room, to room, to room, over and over for an hour.  Someone needs more water.  Someone else needs to pee.  Beckett woke back up.  The list goes on.  Tiring!

Tiring but so worth it.  Look at all that love!!!

2)  Speaking of Cole being out of town, the worst part is that I dont' sleep well with him gone.  This used to be totally detrimental because I wouldn't sleep at all.  Some nights I would drift out of consciousness at some point but never really a full on sleep.  It would absolutely wreak havoc on me and I would be feeling the effects for a long time.  Luckily I have come along way and Tavian is a huge help.  He gets to sleep with me whenever Cole is gone and I can't tell you how much better rest I get just having his little cuddly body next to mine! :)

3)  Beckett went swimming for the first time.  He loves it!  We are thankful to have a friend with a pool membership.  We went twice while Cole was gone!

 

 

 

 

4)  I pretty much don't cook whenever Cole is gone either.  The thought of more work to do just isn't appealing...plus the kids don't eat very much anyway so it seems a bit pointless.  On Tuesday night I took the kids to East Moon for dinner.  Am I crazy?  Yes, yes I am!  Everyone certainly looked at me like I was crazy.  But, amazingly enough, they did really well and we all had a great time.  And we ate delish Shrimp Pad Thai and  Kung Pao Chicken.  Yummmmm

5)  Anyone else find it still difficult even after the hubby comes home?  I am still so tired and have used every ounce of reserve, but even though your spouse returns the show must go on and you still have to keep trucking the next day.  It's a bit tricky...and I'm finding it hard to bounce back!

Everyone wanted to be right next Daddy once he was home

6)  Cole decided to take me on a date night Friday night.  It ended up being really rushed for a number of reasons but at least we made it out of the house without the kiddos for some one on one time.  The first time we have done that in 5 months!!!  Wahoo :)  Since we were short on time we settled for Chipotle.  It was nice to reminisce since that is where we went on our very first date...8 1/2 years ago.  Holy smokes!  I love this man!

7)  My Bestie Amy came to town so we could celebrate her Bridal Shower!  Wahoo...she is getting married on August 16th and I could.not.be.happier for her!  I love that all the festivities are starting.  A group of us met for coffee Friday night but since I didn't have a picture from that evening, I will include one from her Bridal Shower the following day!

Lindsey, Amy, Courtney, Elissa, and Me



 

*There has also been a special intention on my heart all week that I would love for you to pray for if any of you think of it...thank you!