In an effort to replace sugar cravings with healthier alternatives, I bought a trail mix. Chocolate, nut and cranberry trail mix. Yummy right?
I sat down at the computer. I placed a bowl of this delicious mix in front of me, to snack on. My son wanted to join me to look at these websites.
He really just wanted to sit there picking out all the chocolate chips from my yummy mix. When they were gone, he left.
Now, I have cranberries and nuts. And I still crave sugar.
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
If I Didn't Have Kids
Over the weekend I had a chat about babies with someone who does not have babies. As any parent knows, this is one of those conversations that goes no where, due to the fact that people with out kids cannot possibly understand what it is like to have any. My opinion of that subject anyway, is that you think you know, until you actually have your own. Then your world changes in ways you never could have ever imagined. I would like to share one portion of this conversation.
We got to talking about finances. Something our little family is struggling with right now, like many others these days. I was talking about bills I've reduced recently, and she made mention of not needing to have cable in our house. She talked about how her and her boyfriend do not have it at all, and get by just fine. What she fails to realize, is that her and her boyfriend go out all the time. Out to dinner, lunch, breakfast, shopping, and the movies. We stay home all the time. If they didn't go out so much, they'd probably get bored at home without cable. Maybe not. Also, she talked about waiting to have kids for a few more years, while waiting for him to grow up (yeah, right. haha). I began to think about life, right now, if we didn't have kids.
We are still very young (even though we both have a couple gray hairs). I am 24 and my husband is almost 26. If we didn't have our two amazing children right now, I am quite sure we would be goofing around the same as we always did. Going out all the time, just like our friends, and even with our friends. Buying the latest trends, going on vacations and adventures, playing video games, talking to more friends, staying out late, sleeping in late, and who knows what else. We'd be out a lot more, with more freedom, so we wouldn't need to have cable at the house. Heck, I'd even cancel the Internet and just go to local "hotspots" for free WiFi. Bills would be much lower, but we'd spend much more on outings, no doubt.
The thing is, that's not us anymore. We have two adorable little children. We have entered a new stage of our lives, together. We are happy to be where we are, even if it means we cannot go out much anymore. We actually enjoy being home with each other, and our kids. We love going out and spending all our extra money on things that makes our kids happy, instead of material things for ourselves. We like exploring new foods at home, ways to save money, ways to plan for a better future for all of us, and watching cable instead of going to the movies or out to a club. I know neither of us regret the choices we have made in having children. The laughter and happiness we have at home, with just the four of us, goes far beyond any we ever had before children.
The best part of it, though we love all our friends equally, is that we have a lot of support from all our other friends since they all have kids too, so they know how life is. I think we'll be keeping our cable, and maybe if we feel like going out, we'll make a trip to the park, to watch our son smile and jump around the playground. Then we can swing by the RedBox and get a movie to watch if we really feel like splurging. :)
Life is fantastic, just the way it is!
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We got to talking about finances. Something our little family is struggling with right now, like many others these days. I was talking about bills I've reduced recently, and she made mention of not needing to have cable in our house. She talked about how her and her boyfriend do not have it at all, and get by just fine. What she fails to realize, is that her and her boyfriend go out all the time. Out to dinner, lunch, breakfast, shopping, and the movies. We stay home all the time. If they didn't go out so much, they'd probably get bored at home without cable. Maybe not. Also, she talked about waiting to have kids for a few more years, while waiting for him to grow up (yeah, right. haha). I began to think about life, right now, if we didn't have kids.
We are still very young (even though we both have a couple gray hairs). I am 24 and my husband is almost 26. If we didn't have our two amazing children right now, I am quite sure we would be goofing around the same as we always did. Going out all the time, just like our friends, and even with our friends. Buying the latest trends, going on vacations and adventures, playing video games, talking to more friends, staying out late, sleeping in late, and who knows what else. We'd be out a lot more, with more freedom, so we wouldn't need to have cable at the house. Heck, I'd even cancel the Internet and just go to local "hotspots" for free WiFi. Bills would be much lower, but we'd spend much more on outings, no doubt.
The thing is, that's not us anymore. We have two adorable little children. We have entered a new stage of our lives, together. We are happy to be where we are, even if it means we cannot go out much anymore. We actually enjoy being home with each other, and our kids. We love going out and spending all our extra money on things that makes our kids happy, instead of material things for ourselves. We like exploring new foods at home, ways to save money, ways to plan for a better future for all of us, and watching cable instead of going to the movies or out to a club. I know neither of us regret the choices we have made in having children. The laughter and happiness we have at home, with just the four of us, goes far beyond any we ever had before children.
The best part of it, though we love all our friends equally, is that we have a lot of support from all our other friends since they all have kids too, so they know how life is. I think we'll be keeping our cable, and maybe if we feel like going out, we'll make a trip to the park, to watch our son smile and jump around the playground. Then we can swing by the RedBox and get a movie to watch if we really feel like splurging. :)
Life is fantastic, just the way it is!
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Mommy Time
For the first time in almost a month and a half, I got enough sleep last night. It was a fantastic way to start my day, catching up on the very much needed and deserved sleep that I have been lacking since my daughter was born 2 months ago. This day also happened to be the first in about a month, that we didn't have anywhere to go, or anyone to see. I got to do whatever I wanted today, and I did.
I took my time this morning, not having to pack up any diaper bags, or prepare for any long day out. I got my chores done, and we headed over to the local farmer's market. I really just wanted to get some hummus and tapenade at the Greek stand. My son wanted a watermelon, so I bought him one and had to carry it home (4 blocks) since this was the week we decided not to take the wagon. It was awesome though, it makes me smile when my sweet little toddler munches on the samples of food and tells me what he likes and what he doesn't.
Food break at home, then off to Target. I found some great preschool learning booklets for my son in the dollar spot. Gotta love the dollar spot.
The rest of the day was great. I was able to cook dinner on time, have my chores done, take care of the kids, and play with my son too. I even got ready in time to watch my HBO shows (TrueBlood, Hung and Entourage). My husband was out all day long. That meant I did all this alone and I didn't get overwhelmed at all today. It was fantastic. Thank you sleep. Thank you day off from traveling.
So then, as it always goes after a full night of sleep, I have a hard time falling asleep at night. After my shower and a few tasks, it was 1 am and hubby went to work. It was incredibly silent in the house. I found myself lying in bed, awake, listening to the rather loud tick tock of the clock above the bed. Ugh! I decided to get up and do something productive with my writing. Now, it is 1:30 am, and I am sitting here writing a blog, snacking on my hummus and tapenade, watching "The 40 Year Old Virgin", waiting to get tired.
I hope the clarity sticks with me so I can get hold of my life again and get back to balance. Still, no matter what may happen, I am so in love with both my children and so happy I am their mother.
I took my time this morning, not having to pack up any diaper bags, or prepare for any long day out. I got my chores done, and we headed over to the local farmer's market. I really just wanted to get some hummus and tapenade at the Greek stand. My son wanted a watermelon, so I bought him one and had to carry it home (4 blocks) since this was the week we decided not to take the wagon. It was awesome though, it makes me smile when my sweet little toddler munches on the samples of food and tells me what he likes and what he doesn't.
Food break at home, then off to Target. I found some great preschool learning booklets for my son in the dollar spot. Gotta love the dollar spot.
The rest of the day was great. I was able to cook dinner on time, have my chores done, take care of the kids, and play with my son too. I even got ready in time to watch my HBO shows (TrueBlood, Hung and Entourage). My husband was out all day long. That meant I did all this alone and I didn't get overwhelmed at all today. It was fantastic. Thank you sleep. Thank you day off from traveling.
So then, as it always goes after a full night of sleep, I have a hard time falling asleep at night. After my shower and a few tasks, it was 1 am and hubby went to work. It was incredibly silent in the house. I found myself lying in bed, awake, listening to the rather loud tick tock of the clock above the bed. Ugh! I decided to get up and do something productive with my writing. Now, it is 1:30 am, and I am sitting here writing a blog, snacking on my hummus and tapenade, watching "The 40 Year Old Virgin", waiting to get tired.
I hope the clarity sticks with me so I can get hold of my life again and get back to balance. Still, no matter what may happen, I am so in love with both my children and so happy I am their mother.
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