So I just read Jennifer's blog on being grateful for things that not many would see being grateful for. It made me, in an instant, realize how ungrateful I have been lately. And I don't mean to use excuses, but when you run on maybe 3-4 hours of sleep everyday it makes it kind of hard to be grateful. So I am very grateful for my wonderful baby Simon who reminds me every night (multiple times) that I am needed. I am grateful for my wonderful son Leo that is full of happiness and joy even when you wake him from a nap. I am grateful for my beloved beautiful Katie that is such a big help and in her own way reminds me not to be lazy. And most of all I am grateful for my wonderful loving husband Hugh that doesn't complain about me huffing out of the room as loud as I can every time Simon cries at night, and tells the kids every day to listen to Mommy and be nice to her, and kisses us all before he leaves for work in the morning and at lunch.
I do feel very blessed that we have job security right now, a roof over our heads, food on the table, and a family to love and care for. Needless to say I have a very short fuse right now and look forward to when Simon only wakes up 3 times a night and will go right back to sleep after those feedings.
Aside from my misery, Simon is doing very good and growing very well. Katie is a big help and just had her 5th birthday. Leo is as adventurous as ever and loves being a big brother. As for Hugh, he has finally started his job.
January 2024
2 years ago
5 comments:
(((hugs)))
I'm glad you can find the sunny side of things. I'm sure you'll be even more excited when Simon is able to sleep more at night. That's great Leo is so happy, even with being woken up. You're a great mom.
Having a new baby is so rough, especially when you have other little ones to take care of during the day. Hang in there, just keep thinking, someday it will be easier, as Simon gets bigger he'll sleep more.
I feel for you! I wish I could come over and take your kids so you could get a nap. Just remember, sleep deprivation makes you really appreciate it when you do get to sleep more:) Call me sometime!
My new years res. was to write every day on a 3x5 card something i was grateful for that day. It really got me thinking about all the things in detail that i was grateful for, and even the little things count.
That is a really good idea. I think I will try it. But maybe on a smaller scale like once a week. A lot of my friends do a grateful Sunday blog and write the things they have been grateful for that week or day or just in general.
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