TGIF! Between the daughter I have declared to be called “No Sleep Sophie” and three early rising boys, I am dragging this week. I seem to have survived on pure adrenaline and coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.
Running…HAH. Um, no. One short run on Monday was all I could manage. I’m itching for a long run all to myself this weekend.
I had a heart-to-heart with D about some poor behavior and through tears, he told me that he desires more one on one time with me. Oh my Mamma heart. This child has been my hardest to parent and I’ve felt like a failure on more than one occasion. Trying to be more intentional with inserting little moments throughout our day: we did a puzzle together, worked on a few workbook pages while the other two were asleep and he even helped me put laundry away.
“I not your big man, Mamma. I tiny.” -J
Best moment of the week: One night was particularly rough and all four decided 5am was a great time to start the day. My wonderful husband came home early with a car full of groceries and a meal plan for the rest of the week. I am so grateful for that man.
Pajamas for the Pajama Drive are starting to trickle in and I’m getting so excited! I’d love for you to participate! Even if you can’t make it to the store, pick a pair or two online and have them shipped directly to me. If you’re interested, send me an e-mail and I can get you the address.
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
We got that puzzle in a care package this week!
I love the picture of your bedroom.
And… I got my penpal stuff– thank you! I'm so excited!!!
Love the pics – especially the last one – beauteous 🙂 Our foster daughter and youngest bio daughter are 10 months apart. One way I created intentional moments to make her feel cherished was taking an extra moment when I was putting her in her car seat. I would hug her close and give her just a couple extra moments and tell her I loved her, how sweet she is, etc. Maybe he's too old to need to be lifted into the car, but there might be a moment during the day when you have that contact, giving a plate or cup at the table, tying shoes, etc that you can just make that thing special every time you do it. Then, even if life gets too crazy to work in the extra special stuff, there's built in moments that you've purposed to create a special moment. We've been on the early/crazy train this week too….exhausting!
I love this idea so much, thank you!