I’m starting this post on Tuesday night with NO idea where it will bring me. I don’t even know if I’ll have any photos to add to it. All I know is that my house is quiet now and I love it. Well, except for the sounds of Cody howling out the back door because he sees his twin cat that roams around here and I don’t think they totally love each other. Besides that though, Jay is off bowling, both boys are sleeping (wow!), and it’s just me with the most beautiful breeze blowing through our windows.
It was over 80 degrees up here in New York today, which I’m fairly certain was close to, if not over, the record. As much as I love fall for all things boots, scarves, cozy sweaters, and what have you…there’s still nothing like a beautiful breeze with the windows open at night. Who else feels me?
Tonight we had pancakes and bacon for dinner, which is basically the best thing EVER. Brinner = one of my favorites, forever and always. Tuesdays need to be quick dinners since Jay has to head out, so I’d be totally okay if Brinner Tuesday becomes a “thing.”
I feel like I haven’t eaten any vegetable other than a carrot in like, ages. The few times recently I tried eating salad again seemed to correlate with Alex being incredibly gassy, pukey, and having a very hard time sleeping so now I’m once again scared to eat my veggies. Some days this gets me super annoyed…I mean, I just want to be able to enjoy my healthy veggies, man! But then other days it’s like, meh, whatever. I’ll eat them again at some point. For now I’ll just keep living on carbs because I’d 110% take that over having to worry about a cranky, fussy baby who doesn’t want to sleep.
Speaking of sleep. Woah. Saturday night was SO rough. We thought we’d have an “easy” night since Lucas had a sleepover with my parents, but Alex apparently had other plans in mind. He was up from about 9pm-1:30am, then again at 4, then again at 5:30, then again at 6:30. I honestly don’t know how parents handle themselves when they have babies who do this on the regular. Alex is certainly not the best sleeper, but this was definitely out of the norm for him. I think I spent the entire day Sunday in a total daze and I could sense my frustrations building quickly and patience dwindling just as fast.
Switching gears a bit with no real good transition here…I feel like I’ve currently got my plate a bit overloaded. But I’m finding myself stuck between a rock and a hard place because they’re all things I either totally love with all of my heart (my kids, my family), equally enjoy doing in my “non-mommy time” (blogging, being an Usborne Books consultant), or can’t really take off my plate (my day job, taking care of the house, all that jazz). And everything is going SO well right now! Becoming a consultant with Usborne has been SUCH a fun and rewarding experience, and it’s something I had never expected to take on. Blogging will always be my baby, but some days I feel like all I have to share is……ummm, ramblings like this, ha!
In other news, my legs are TOTALLY sore from a workout I did on Sunday. And my neck, back, and shoulders are so tight and full of knots from all of the rocking/bouncing I’ve been doing lately, it’s not even funny. One of these days I’ll get out there for a massage again!
I fully realize that there is really no point to this post whatsoever, but I wanted to check in and say “hi.” So, HI!
Now I’m about to go fold the three baskets of laundry that are sitting up on our bed, but I hope you’re all having a great week so far!
Angela says
Maybe you could use the money from being an Usborne consultant to outsource some house cleaning, laundry, etc? We did that when I was working full time and it made a HUGE difference in my life!
Courtney says
I actually just brought that up to Jay the other day – I agree, it would be SUPER helpful!! ;)
Brynn says
Your posts always make me smile, nod my head and laugh. I love your honest, chatty posts, they’re so honest and it feels like I’m talking to a friend. You certainly have a lot on your plate! I agree, finding help in one area was a big relief for me!
Courtney says
Aww, thanks Brynn!! :)
Christen says
It’s definitely hard when you have a million things on your plate and there are things that you actually want to do (for me, that’s also blogging!). I just try not to put any pressure on myself about anything and just take it one day at at time!
Virjinia says
Oh boy! I don’t have kiddos but I’ve been in a daze from lack of sleep. I know what you mean! Hope it all smooths over for you soon. Until then, enjoy brinner! It’s definitely my favorite!
Haley says
brinner is the best! I always have laundry waiting to be folded. oy!
and not that you don’t get enough opinions about baby sleep and fussy nights..but i had to cut most of dairy out of my diet when I was breastfeeding and it helped both of my children to not be fussy and awake. the gas would upset their tummy. anyways, just a thought :)
Courtney says
We checked dairy but that doesn’t seem to be a culprit (thank goodness!).
Marie says
I heard zucchini and sweet potatoes gives less bloat and gas. Maybe those could help you get veggies in without the negatives. Don’t worry too much about the house. That’s was low on my priority list as the kids were younger and then once I had more time, I started cleaning on rotation throughout the week and you wouldn’t be able to tell our house was in shambles before. :)
Dena says
Corn is a possible culprit also. When my baby was having trouble while I was breastfeeding, my Dr. said cut out corn. Well that is next to impossible due to “corn syrup”, “corn flour”, corn is in lots of things that you wouldn’t even think of! I think you should definitely hire a housecleaning service even if just every other week. I’m only suggesting this because I really hope you don’t stop blogging :)
Kaitlyn @ Powered by Sass says
I love reading your posts, even when they’re just ramblings! You are human after all, and everyone is entitled to a little rant now and again. For it!
Jessica w says
I love posts like this where you are just keeping it real!
Nikki says
We have “Brinner Tuesdays” at our house since my husband plays soccer every Tuesday. I so look forward to them. They are the best nights:)
Miranda says
I love these kinds of random posts. I have a two year old and a three month old so I can totally relate to all you are going thru right now. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for years – keep up the great work!
Melissa @fitnessnycblog says
I totally agree with getting a housekeeper. I absolutely hate cleaning and it’s always money well spent. I also have friends that have mommy’s helpers who help with light cleaning, dinner and child care in the few hours right after work to help keep the chaos in check.
Shafonda says
MOOP
Shaqueefa says
HAY
Bethany says
I feel the overwhelmed feeling! I honestly (most days) feel like I have a good handle on the working full-time and mom thing. I plan ahead a lot and rarely just watch TV and relax but I feel like I am doing okay. My husband is away for a few months with work and we live overseas, so we do not have work. Most days though I just miss my baby! I love how social he is and create that in part to day care but I have so much mommy guilt and fears…..does he know how much I love him?…..does he think those other ladies are his momma?……..Is he learning more from me or the teachers?…….do they say things I do not want him to hear? Sooooo…….I think working full time is about to come off my plate. It will take some cuts in spending but totally can be done. I’m am trying to find part time work and part time daycare so I can earn a little and he can be around other kids. It’s hard! So hard! It crazy how much your heart can hurt being a wife and mother.
Courtney says
Best of luck to you with the upcoming changes, Bethany! It sounds like it’s the right move for you :)