I’m pretty disappointed in myself this summer. I haven’t made any summer lists, haven’t really had the kids work on anything in particular. They’ve done some math maybe twice, practiced their instruments three times and I think did some reading one evening because they were stalling their bed time. Seriously. I’m a loser.
We’ve basically spent the summer with me sleeping in, the kids watching morning television, and the afternoons spent running errands or playing. I have several projects I want to complete, but they still sit in their respective corners eyeing me suspiciously.
I did manage to clean out the pantry. And hang a picture. Impressive, yes?
I’m hoping to get you a picture of my baby bump sometime soon. I have yet to take a picture. Maybe today…. if Natalie will cooperate. I couldn’t get her to do it nicely the other day so the picture was blurry. I’m 16 weeks and starting to show. More from my body knowing what’s coming than the baby being big enough to make a difference. But it’s worth taking a picture for posterity. And now on to watching the kids be kids.
Have a great day!
Comments (5)
I think it would be sweet to see you with a new baby a bump and if you do them each and every month it would tell a sweet story of your new son, trying to equal the kids out for you guys. But yes a very healthy baby is the most important. Love you guys.
i think of you so so often, friend!
16 weeks already? Yes sweet Leighann take a picture for us ok? And of course so that you can remember this pregnancy, and also show the little one what you looked like during their pregnancy!
It’s ok to sleep in this summer, and to take things a little easier…cuz you are having your 4th baby…and you are bound to need a little more rest! 🙂
Did you read my comment where I said I read your book? I loved reading it…and I was so amazed at all of the things I didn’t know, that you went through. I thought because I read your blog, that I would know everything…and of course I didn’t. I admire you even more now than I already did! Bless your heart. I am so thankful that Ryan is doing so well now too. John and I are still praying for him…and for you and Henry…and the new baby! (And the girls too.)
I left my book for Lynnette to read, and I know she will not be able to put it down, just like me. She has written a novel and they are working on all of the details of that right now…but when she has the time to read Showing Heart, I am sure she will be amazed, just like I was.
Love to you and yours!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Read what I am posting below yesterday on a friends blog and thought of this blog post of yours and so I just wanted to share it with you.
For the days we are running on empty. For the days we just don’t think we have it in us to read one more story, play one more game of Uno, wash one more round of sheets. For the days when we think everyone else has it together. For the days we’re sure anyone else would do this job better.
For those days. You know the ones.
Repeat after me:
1. I shall not judge my house, my kid’s summer activities or my crafting skills by Pinterest’s standards.
2. I shall not measure what I’ve accomplished today by the loads of unfolded laundry but by the assurance of deep love I’ve tickled into my kids.
3. I shall say yes to blanket forts and see past the chaos to the memories we’re building.
4. I shall surprise my kids with trips to get ice cream when they’re already in their pajamas.
5. I shall not compare myself to other mothers but find my identity in the God who trusted me with these kids in the first place.
6. I shall remember that a messy house at peace is better than an immaculate house tied up in knots.
7. I shall play music loudly and teach my kids the joy of wildly uncoordinated dance.
8. I shall remind myself that perfect is simply a street sign at the intersection of impossible and frustration in Never Never land.
9. I shall embrace the fact that in becoming a mom I traded perfect for a house full of real.
10. I shall promise to love this body that bore these three children out loud, especially in front of my daughter.
11. I shall give my other mother friends the gift of guilt-free friendship.
12. I shall do my best to admit to my people my unfine moments.
13. I shall say sorry when sorry is necessary.
14. I pray to God that I shall never be too proud, angry or stubborn to ask for my children’s forgiveness.
15. I shall make space in my grown-up world for goofball moments with my kids.
16. I shall love their father and make sure they know I love him.
17. I shall model kind words to kids and grown-ups alike.
18. I shall not be intimidated by the inside of my minivan this season of chip bags, goldfish crackers and discarded socks too shall pass.
19. I shall always make time to encourage new moms.
20. I shall not resent that last call for kisses and cups of water but remember instead that when I blink they’ll all be in college.
… with love from one tired mother to another.
My whole point of summer is decompressing and relaxing with the kids. I do want to work with them on cleaning the bathrooms though.