Sunday I stayed home from church feeling sick sick sick. I kept Mia home and , because Ryan didn't want to battle to keep him in nursery, Austin as well. I put Mia in bed for a much-needed nap (she is sick too!) and Austin and I cuddled on the couch. We both ended up falling asleep and basically slept until Ryan came home from church. Wow. I can't remember the last time I took such a long nap. Oh...probably 4 years ago before I had children.
The rest of the week I was very productive: finishing up projects, cleaning, and the usual. I have really been trying to focus on being a better mom. It seems like lately my first response is always negative or "don't do that" "stop" or to be mad. I don't want my kids to think about me as an angry, negative person so I am really focusing on being more loving, kind and gentle in my responses. So far I am definitely seeing improvement - the difference maker? Saying a prayer in the morning.
I really thought I was on the ball for Christmas but somehow I still had to go out shopping this week. It has been crazy awful. Ugh. And note to self? Don't even attempt to get fabric cut at Joann's during the month of December. Mad. House.
On a happy note I am doing the 12 days of Christmas for Ryan. I wanted to do something to surprise him since his Christmas gift is not a surprise (snowboard he bought himself). So far he has gotten Ben and Jerry's ice cream and today, a Jamba Juice delivered by us to him at work. It is so fun...especially involving the kids. Mady totally loves it.
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Amen to the prayer in the morning. I started making that a priority this week as well and have been embarrassingly surprised at how much of a happier mommy I have been.
What a cute idea for Ryan. Sounds like fun on both ends of the deal.
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