I SUCK at life...
and updating this blog!
Holy crap! Life with 2 boys (3 counting Brad, which most days, he most definitely counts:)) is rough, but let me add that I wouldn't change a SECOND of it! Anyone who said going from 1 to 2 wasn't an adjustment LIED! Maybe it's just me, but it has been pretty hard! First off, Brad works 80+ hours most weeks so maybe that plays a part cause most days I'm doing it all on my own. Just to get a feel for anyone with 1 child and wondering about adding another to the mix, here is a look into my everyday life!
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4 hours of sleep is a good thing...Wake up, feed Kannon, change Kannon, Max wakes up, breakfast, change Max (need to work on potty training, but I'm too exhausted), get Max and Kannon dressed, feed Kannon, Kannon naps or wants to be held, Max begs for my attention or gets into something he shouldn’t, I try to get some stuff cleaned up, laundry, feed Kannon, lunch for Max, nap for Max, try to nap or clean, feed Kannon, Max wakes up, try to think about dinner, try to make time to play with Max for a bit, eat dinner, feed Kannon, baths, Max goes to bed, feed Kannon, feed Kannon, feed Kannon...did I mention feed Kannon?! If I want a shower it has to be before the boys wake up or when they go to bed, if I want to watch a show it's when everyone is sleeping, if I want to breathe...oh, wait, I don't breathe! Most days I want to just quit, but then I remember that it won't be like this forever! Everyone does it so I know I can, it's just been an adjustment!
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Max is the BEST big brother EVER, the best oldest child EVER! We lucked out with him. I mean he has hard days, but for the most part he is AWESOME at entertaining himself while I plop my butt on the couch 10 times a day to feed Kannon, and he is so great when I'm constantly telling him "in a minute bud!" I cry because I feel like that's all I do is tell him in a minute or when he asks me, "you feeding brother again?!" but then he climbs up on the couch by me and puts his arm around Kannon and me and says, "Family Treasure!" or "AW, he's so cute!" and my heart melts and I'm reminded that he was sent to our family first for a reason. That reason right now, to keep me a float! I love that boy more than anything!
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Kannon was a great baby at first and I thought...How'd we get so lucky?, but then at about 2 weeks it got hard. He wasn't sleeping (still doesn't) and he'd cry A LOT, well he has reflux, just like his older brother. We have him on medication, but it really isn't better. Hopefully with time! He does have a smile that will melt your heart and his eyes are so precious! If I just sit and stare at him I feel like those eyes are from an old soul and hold so much knowledge! I LOVE him! He's a chunk and growing way too fast!
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Brad has been my rock, he's not home a lot, but when he is, he is always helping with Max while I feed Kannon or entertaining Max and I know that Max loves that! He's been my punching bag for those hard days and the person that makes me laugh when I 'm crying and I love him for that!
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I will get around to posting and updating EVERYTHING and I mean everything cause I can't stand being behind or missing something, but life is just busy, so so busy, but I'm glad it's my life!!...
Until I catch up enjoy about 5 posts! Kannon's birth story and pictures of what we've been up to this summer.
Now I'm only a month behind instead of 2:)
6 words of LOVE:
The adjustment to 2 is totally hard!!! I feel stretched so thin.... And it's the same for Michael..."just a second buddy!"
But you are a great mommy and in a few months it will be way better. I'm sending you my support from the other side of the world. You have 3 lucky boys! :)
I type this as I pump for the 100th time today haha.
Kenz you are awesome! I know how hard it is! When I first had Kayci, those first 3 months were HARD!! But I promise you it gets easier. You have such a cute family! I love looking at your pictures and reading your posts! Keep your chin! :)
Now I'm terrified to ever have another one :) You're amazing though!! And Max saying "family treasure" makes my heart melt! What a babe :)
Kenz this made me start bawling. It really is hard :( lots of days I just cry to brady and say "I don't want to be a mom today". Awful I know. And of course I love my life and wouldn't trade it for a single thing- but good heck 2 kids is hard! Especially when hubby is always gone :(
Henley is one and still sucks at sleeping, so I'm still waiting for the day when it gets easier haha. I seriously usually go like 3 days without a shower because 1)NO time 2) nowhere to go, because loading up 2 kids is a hassle and usually not worth it! I also stay up way too late to watch tv just because Its my only me time!!
So, I share all you are going through right now! You are doing a great job- the best we know how right? And in the end it will be enough and our boys will say we were the best moms in the world. It's all worth it. Even when it sucks. Love you girl!!!
I so feel your pain! Especially when you talk about how you feel like you're neglecting Max. I am always ornery! Because I'm so freaking exhausted! Yesterday after I got mad at Cash for some reason he said "do you love me mommy?" oh my gosh I started crying. I feel like such a bad mom! Pete has reflux too so I feel your pain on that one! And now I'm getting sick! Let's hope this stage ends soon...
Hey I don't know if you have used essential oils, but there is one called DigestZen that you rub on his tummy that helps huge with reflux. I use it myself and love it! Glad to know my life is not the only crazy one! And we are going to add another! What are we thinking!;)
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