Mommy needed to clock out early

I normally blog earlier in the week, and I'm sorry to those of you who read regularly.  Wednesday blew by and yesterday, well yesterday....

Yesterday I woke up and my head just wasn't in the game.  I don't know if it was lack of sleep or just a fluke day, but when I say I wasn't really present, I mean it.  I was about 8 steps behind the kids all day.  By 10:00am, I had called John to see what time he would be home.

I am a huge advocate for being present with your children. I understand and try to live by the rule of thumb that there is no better place in the entire world than right here with my children (in this moment).  I spend the days playing, laughing, taking pictures/videos, cooking, and even cleaning WITH my family.  However, yesterday just flat out sucked. Scarlett was extra sweet and loving, but I wanted none of it. I needed my personal space. Emmett has 4 teeth that have just cut (or are still cutting) through.  He is clingy and biting.  I may lose a nipple with this kid. I rarely complain about clingy-ness because I love wearing my babies, so you know I was off my game yesterday.  I took the kids on a walk, a trip to the playground, and set up a water play station throughout the day, but throughout each event I could only think about the end of the day.  It's as if, even though you love your job, you just really want to clock out early one day...  

Needless to say, a mom's job isn't on a clock, and there is no "clocking out" - but John did come home at 5:45 to "help" (I love a dad's version of helping - but that's a whole other post). I did get to enjoy a glass of wine.  I'm not even sure what the resolution was for yesterday, but I'm labeling it "Survive the Day."



Tuesday's Resolution was laughable.  Getting a tan without the luxury of a pool/beach right outside is a joke.  The mosquitoes are out for blood (literally) right now, no matter which bug spray you have on.  My poor babies (and myself) look as though we have contracted a form of chicken pox!  I will say though, my spots bra tan tines are kicking it from 3 days a week at bootcamp!  I don't know if I'll ever get rid of them. 

Wednesday's Resolution was to sew a new dress for Scarlett.  She picked out the fabric (pink elephants) and everything.  I just made her a lace-bottomed pillowcase dress due to time restraints.  It's really sweet and she loves it - so mission accomplished!

Today's Resolution:  Try a new food.

There's an oyster roast on the island tonight, and I have only ever had an oyster once years and years ago... I MAY try one tonight.  John loves them and can't wait for some beer and slimy gross oysters...  ugh. We'll see. 

Tomorrow's (Saturday) Resolution:  Go to happy hour.