We may not have it all together, but together we have it all

This pretty much sums up my life right now.  Every day seems to be a whirlwind, each day Easton is getting older, growing up, doing more. The term "working mom" has brought on a new meaning and I have the utmost respect for working mothers, rather, for ALL mothers!  It's hard work.  Actually, being a mom is easy, it's all the other things you have to do that become hard.   

Most days I'm up at 5:45 to get out the door by 7 to get Easton to school by 7:45 so I can be at work by 8.  On a good day I'm home by 4:15.  I get our bags unpacked, bottles made and washed, TRY to make dinner- which doesn't always happen (it did last night though, and it was off the charts, if I do say so myself!), load\unload\fold laundry, pick up the house, load\unload the dishwasher, eat dinner, give Easton a bath, get him ready for bed then maybe sit down on the couch to crochet a minute.  By then though, my head is nodding and I'm exhausted.  Then I go to bed and pray that Easton sleeps all night in his bed and we all get some rest...only to start it all over again tomorrow. 

Lance works a LONG day, most days not getting home till 6.  He's limited on what he can do because of his shoulder so that makes it extra hard.  Temporary, this is only temporary. 

With all that said, I absolutely LOVE being a mother and a wife.  My boys are #1. They are my most important responsibilities throughout my day.   Oh, and I can't forget Kirbs- she's still #1 too- although she'll tell you she's slipped a bit in the rankings. 

However, I have a hard time sometimes remembering that 'it won't be like this for long' and 'he'll only be little once' and I'm trying to savor my time with him and not worry about the chores as much.  It's hard though. I'm a perfectionst- I'm anal- I don't ask for help. I'm a worrier by nature, so it bothers me to let things pile up: laundry, dishes, yardwork, etc. I'm trying to remeber to stop and savor these moments.  All of his noises, his laugh, his babbling, his accomplishments- though they may be small, they are big to us. 

I want Easton to remember that his mommy played with him, and she was fun, and she encouraged him and helped him be whoever he wants to be.  Most of all, I want him to love Jesus.  

This is my verbal reminder to myself to take time to enjoy.  Live life. Slow down.   Savor each moment, each laugh, each grin when he first see's you in the morning over his crib, each fresh Johnson's lotion after the bath smell, each snug on the couch, each smile, each little twinkle that comes from those eyes, each time I nurse, each, each, each.  Enjoy it all. 

Until next time,

HELP!

 

I will not go to Joann's today

I will not go to Joann's today

I will not go to Joann's today

I do not need anymore yarn than I already have

I do not need anymore yard than I already have

I do not need anymore yard than I already have

OH....but look at all those fun colors and chunky textures!

HELP!!!!!!!

Lets talk Labrum's

Easton and I spent the past 5 days taking care of Lance.  He had extensive labrum surgery on Wednesday the 18th.  He had been having some nagging pain in his shoulder for a few years and finally got around to having it repaired.  What was supposed to be a routine surgery ended up being one of the more complicated surgeries that his surgeon had ever done.  

For those of you who aren't educated in labrums, I'll give you the low down.  I know you're dying to know!

You're welcome.

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint where the arm meets the body The arm bone (humerus) forms a ball at the shoulder which meets the socket which is part of the shoulder blade. These two bones are connected by ligaments which are tough tissues forming tethers that hold the bones in relationship to each other.

The labrum is a thick tissue or type of cartilage that is attached to the rim of the socket and essentially forms a bumper which deepens the socket and helps keep the ball in place. In individuals where the labrum is too small or is torn due to an injury (in Lance's case lots of baseball, golf and softball), the ball may slide part of the way out of the socket (called a “subluxation”) or all the way out of the socket (called a “dislocation”).  The labrum goes all the way around the socket and in most areas is firmly attached to the bone of the socket.

In Lance's shoulder, the labrum was torn in the front, back and side.  If his shoulder were a clock,  his was torn from 3-5 and 8-12.  They normally attach 2 anchors to repair, but in Lance, they insered 5.  Folks, he's in some major pain.  However, he's been a very good patient. 

He is in a sling for a month and will start rehab in a week for 10 weeks.  So, for now he's a lefty- he's trying to be like me. 

It's quite challenging for both of us.  Him for obvious reasons, me- because he's a huge help to me with Easton- entertaining, bath time, getting up at night time when need be- but now he's changed from physical support to moral support.  Both are appreciated! 

We're rooting for a speedy recovery for Daddy.  He's gotta be able to throw a baseball very soon as our little fella is growing up right before our very eyes! 

Until next time,

Five Months Old

This baby boy is 5 months old today.

I can't believe that 5 months ago today, he came into our world.

He is growing up so fast.

 Our big milestone this month is sitting up!

He is such a happy baby.

He enjoys having books read to him.

He still loves a bath- Daddy gives him a bath every night.

He LOVES having lotion put on after his bath- his legs are his favorite part.

He likes his school and all his new friends.

He falls asleep anytime we get in Daddy's truck.

He drools all the time.  Bibs are a must.

Everything goes in his mouth- hands, feet, toys, blankets, bibs.

He is doing very well sleeping in his own bed at night.

He is such a joy.

Before he was born, I wondered how we'd ever adjust with him, but it's true what they say, 'you won't know what you did before him.'  This is SO true.  We must have had a lot of free time!  And a lot of rest! It's non-stop but I wouldn't trade him for diamonds.  He has completed our family in ways that I could never have even dreamed.  He is such a blessing and we are so grateful to God for giving him to us.

Looking forward to more fun milestones and what our future holds.

Until next time,

Twinklin' Eyes

GiGi takes way to many pictures every time she comes over...but thank goodness she does!

Because...look at this little picture...

These eyes make my heart melt every time I look at them...

He's growing up way too fast!

Kitchen Reveal

The kitchen is finally finished

(well...we've got to get the quarter round down...but for the most part, it's done!)!!!!

I couldn't be happier with the outcome.  It was worth the wait!

Lance worked so hard on this kitchen and I'm so thankful for his hard work and craftsmanship. 

 He's quite the handy man! 

Here is the BEFORE of the kitchen...

AND...Here is the newly remodeled kitchen!

Here's a list of what we did:

Replaced lighting

Bought new appliances

Removed the dishwasher island and moved dishwasher

Painted the cabinets

Replaced yucky laminate flooring with tile

New Granite Countertops

New Sink & Faucet

Replaced door hardware on cabinets

Now, I can try to begin repaying hubs for his hard work---with some scrumdiddlyumptious meals from my brand new kitchen!

Until next time,

Fabric/Bead Jewelry

Sorry for the less than catchy title, I'm working on a name for these lovelies...

Can be worn long...

or short...

and a shorter length for a bracelet....

So, whadayathink???

The bracelet might be my favorite.  It was supposed to be a necklace but with crafting, it's trial and error, and I didn't cut my fabric long enough...so it ended as a bracelet...but I'm glad it did.

I think it's quite cute!

And, another selling feature, is that my lovie can chew on them and it's not going to hurt it- or him.

We are to the point now where everything ends up in his mouth, so these lovelies can serve 2 purposes...cute accessorie and teething toy! 

I'm thinking of selling these at some craft shows this Fall & Winter...

Think they'll sell???

Also, working on 'upcycled bangles', a diaper clutch (for those in & out trips where a diaper bag isn't needed) and some crocheted goodies...more to come soon...

 

Until next time,