My wonderful in-laws came over yesterday morning. They watched Amelia so I could go to the doctor. I had a sinus infection and needed some relief. He gave me a steroid shot which always has me feeling better within about 6 hours. That shot could be the reason I'm up this early on a Saturday though. :) When I arrived home yesterday, my M-I-L had made chicken-n-dumplings, mac-n-cheese, and green beans cooked up w/bacon. The house smelled so good. My first thought was "I don't have to cook tonight!!" I have been doing really well with cooking every night. I made a meal plan and went to the store and have made myself stick with it. I've enjoyed it and love the thought that I've saved our family A LOT of money, just from eating at home vs. eating out. And the meals have been yummy!
Anyway, back to my wonderful M-I-L. After they left, I put Amelia down for her nap and went to rest in my bed. I found these chocolates on my pillow from my M-I-L. How sweet is that? They're delicious too.
She and my F-I-L really blessed me yesterday. She actually thanked me for letting them come and help. That touched my heart and God immediately said, "see...it's okay to ask for help, Jill." I don't ask for help often. I feel like I should be able to handle one child. After all, my Mom and M-I-L had 6. All within 2 years apart! Alex reminds me a lot that having a child in your mid-30's vs. 20's makes a huge difference. I wish I had been ready to have kids when I was younger...I did have so much more energy back then! I have always required a lot of sleep, but I could run and do all day long and be just fine. I used to babysit my nephews all of the time and would run errands with them like it was nothing! I want to have that same energy with my own child(ren). By no means do I think 34 (35 is fast approaching) is old, but it's not 24. I'm going to do better about asking for help when I need it. I'm not Wonder Woman and that's okay.
I gave Amelia a special treat yesterday. She hasn't had real juice in a long time. I give her water and that's what she calls juice. I decided to fill her cup with half juice/half water and let me tell ya...the girl carried that cup around until it was GONE! She loved it. I know it's silly, but I love to see her enjoy simple things like that.
Speaking of simple things. Alex went out to the garage last night and made Amelia a "house" to play in. She loved it. I almost bought her a little tent for Christmas, but I had already finished shopping for her so I didn't buy it. She loves hiding and getting under blankets and such. Who knew that a cardboard box could bring such enjoyment?? We ask where her house is and she goes to her cardboard box.
I wanted to post this video of Amelia. We've been working on different family members names. There are times when she will repeat whatever we say - and then times where she just stares at us like, "I don't know what you're talking about." I videoed her saying a few names and wanted to share with the Grandparents & family!
Happy Saturday!!
Love to all,
5 comments:
Aunt E is seriously ready to hang out with her again!! You and Alex need a date night. :)
How sweet! I hope you're feeling better.
I was 24 when we had our first and should have asked for more help. I think you have a lot of family nearby so don't be afraid to ask for help. We don't have family that close, and I worked so much that I didn't know people well enough to ask for help with our first until he was older. I am still awful (almost 11 years later) at asking for help...but I'm working on it. It's good for us.
I'm rambling. But I did want to share that when Amelia is a little bit older that there are these cardboard houses that Amelia could play in and color at the same time. They are around $20. A friend had one when our kids were younger, and it was the most popular toy.
Christi
we loved out time with Amelia and helping you to feel better, it was a blessing!!! I love, love, love the viedo, you think its cause she said my name so much:)))) hugs and I am always a phone call away to help you!!
She's quite the talker! Josiah won't say words on command, even though I think he recognizes most of our immediate family members and friends. He only talks when he wants to. Amelia is too cute, though!
Oh, and about asking for help, I think that it's important to remember that you don't have to do it all and that it's okay to take some time for yourself. I think it'll make you a better mother. And, in all honesty, most people would probably be overjoyed to have the opportunity to watch Amelia. I used to enjoy it a lot before I had kids, and I think that most people would like it but may not go out of their way to ask to do it for you if you don't ask first.
She is precious!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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