Sunday, May 20, 2012

Small & Simple Things

Well, I'm almost 15 weeks and I can finally say that I'm starting to feel almost human again. I still take Zofran once a day, but overall things are getting better. It's the small & simple things, like...
-Actually cleaning off the table after a meal
-Being awake when McKinley comes home from school (she brought home a Mother's Day card & it asked what she thinks her mom does while she's at school. "Sleep" is what she said. Yup - pretty much)
-Making food that doesn't come from a box
-Fixing the girls' hair once in a while
-Actually reading the girls the entire book at bedtime instead of skipping lots of pages
-Dressing myself in something other than PJs and an ugly jacket
-Making sure the girls screen time is less than 2 hours
-Cuddling with my family instead of feeling nauseated every time they try to get near.

Still to come is getting up before the kids, exercising, personal study, and eating better. I still eat WAAAY too much salty, processed foods right now.

All-in-all, though, I am just thankful to be where I'm at right now. And looking forward to the next few months:
-End of school party for the kids! No more carpooling!!
-Memorial weekend camping with family
-Trip to San Diego with my sweetheart
-Mother/Sister Retreat!
-Baptism of a nephew, Blessing of a nephew
-Sweet Summatime! Playing in the water, overload of otter pops, camping, swimming lessons, trips to see friends and family, enjoying "Festival City USA", trips to the park, picnics, and more hands-on exploring of the beauty around here.
-Hopefully finding & moving into a new home. We got notice of public sale on the twin home that we are renting, so we are going from finding our "dream home" to finding something that we like and will work for us.

4 comments:

Trish-the ad-match Queen said...

Loved the updates and I'm so glad you're feeling a little better! You left out our sisters day and night out on your list of things you're looking forward too...or are you not excited?!

Britany said...

I have not read blogs recently and so I am just reading the announcement of you expecting #4! So exciting!!! Hope you continue to feel better as time goes on. I can't imagine taking care of your other girls and not feeling well :(.

Are you going to be up north in July? We are hoping to be there the 1st 2 weeks of July - would love to see you!

Patricia Potts said...

Love it Heidi. I remember my own similar moments...

Yeah, gotta add our belated Mothers Day bash!!

Ryan and Shannan Hoffman said...

So glad that you are feeling better! Sounds like you are busy wtih fun summer plans. If you are ever in town let us know!