It's Thursday, which is normally my favorite day of the week, but it's been feeling like the end of the week, since Tuesday. Longest.week.ever. To be honest, I can't quite remember a time that I've been so tired. For much of the last 4 weeks, the Gergi have been sick in some way shape or form, so exhaustion has set in. Brian has somehow managed to avoid the germs per usual, but not moa! I suppose I shouldn't complain, because we had a great fall and holiday season, completely avoiding any illnesses around us, but these last few weeks have been a challenge.
It started right before Christmas when M had a fever virus and on Christmas Eve I got a bad cold. Then it sort of snowballed - Anna got pink eye and a double ear infection, Madelyn got pink eye, I got pink eye, my cold got significantly worse, then I had a small stomach bug, and Anna started a 2nd round of treatment for an ear infection and pink eye, my mom got pink eye and the bug - and now Anna has a fever virus. Oh - my - goodness! There have been little breaks in between and Anna especially has been on meds for the last 3 weeks, so fingers crossed, we're almost in the clear. We've been to the doctor more times than I can count, not to mention all the co-pays. Obviously, I'm thankful its nothing serious, but its tiring nonetheless. The disrupted sleep, and the constant worry about your kids - how they are feeling, trying to make them comfortable, timing medicine doses, and making sure they are drinking enough, etc - it's exhausting.
Thankfully Madelyn has sort of toughed it out, and she's hanging in there now. Hope we can keep her healthy in the coming week, then we'll be in the clear. However, she been waking once or twice every night needing to be put back to bed. Anna is usually up crying once or twice too - sometimes they wake each other, and all three of us are up for a mid-night party. Like last night :) We've been spoiled with great sleepers in the girls since early on, so these off nights just really mess up my game. There isn't enough coffee in the world to help me through the fog at this point.
Not to mention, we (finally) got our new bed, and while we are completely obsessed and feel its helped us sleep better already, it's sort of hard to tell because I haven't slept through the night in a month! Momma mia! I'm secretly hoping for a big snow storm this weekend, so we can all just hang. Maybe sleep in? (yeah right!), take a nap? (no chance) and get the R&R we need to be healthy in the coming weeks! I hate to wish time away, but the way 2016 has started for us, I'm looking forward to February already!
If all else fails, we're headed to Florida a week from tomorrow. So the vitamin D, warm weather and swimming will hopefully heal us, and get us back on our feet! While I'm thinking of it though, how many weeks until Spring? :)
Hope you and yours, are well! XO
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
My {random} thoughts on 2015
One of my favorite things about turning the calendar year, is reflecting on the year past. It's a good time to look forward and get a fresh start, but I also like to take a minute to look back. The first word that comes to mind when summing up our year, is discovery. It was a year of change and some challenges, sprinkled among a lot of fun adventures. I am thankful for all the lessons and feeling refreshed as we embark on twenty-sixteen. One of the best things about this little space, is it allows me to share what's on my mind and for the purpose of this post, pull out some highlights from the memory reel. Here are my (very) random thoughts on 2015:
* I can, and I did, break the habit of my morning coffee run. I can actually drink coffee from the Keurig. I'm not a coffee snob, but since I hadn't perfected making my own cup of joe, I just couldn't fathom not making that stop in the morning. However, I've made the switch and I kinda love how I make my coffee now :) Plus, the $20+ savings a month and extra 15 minutes at home, ain't so bad either!
* We don't have to take a car over to the Vineyard - it is possible to pack light, manage the kids, stroller and dog with our luggage on and off the boat for our trips there! It's stressful, but it can be done ;) A goal for this year is to actually plan our trips far enough in advance though, that we can get a ferry reservation to take our car over!
* I survived breaking up with my hair guy, and salon. I have found someone who does a really good job, for a fraction of the price I was paying. She works out of her house, and will take appointments on very short notice, too - a win-win in my book!
* As much as I love home renovation TV shows, I am the worst at living through a renovation in real life. I better get over the idea of being a flipper, because there is no way I could handle all of that. I'll stick to watching HGTV :)
* A cleaning lady has become a more regular visitor in our house, and I'm pretty sure she saved my sanity.
* After 4 years of being a working mom, I've finally feel like I've found my stride. To me, finding balance has helped me be happier at home, and a better employee. This was my biggest hurdle in recent years and I'm thankful for twenty-fifteen for getting me to where I am.
* I'm about 15 lbs away from my wedding weight and I'm actually proud of that. I haven't figured out how to work exercise into my routine, so after my two beautiful babies... I'm happy with the fact that if I want to get back there someday, it's not that far away. #halffull
* A long weekend at home, can be just as wonderful as a weekend away. I truly believe "it's not where you are, but who you are with that really matters"
* I am a big fan of social media. It's a scary larger-than-life resource and it's easy to get caught up in it, but I take it for what its worth. I enjoy sharing peeks at our family through IG and I love to see what family and friends are up to. In addition, I learn things about our town from a forum on Facebook, and get life tips and advice from other people I follow on each site. Like everything, moderation is key. So, when at home I try not to be on my phone too much, but I'm a fan nonetheless.
* Terrible twos - is nonsense, and should be removed from common vocabulary. In my opinion, "terribleness" extends far beyond 2yo, and can start way before the second birthday. It's not fair to new parents, to think of it as such a set timeframe because that's a lie and we continue to live through it :) And, consistency is key, that's all I know about terribleness.
* trust your instincts, always.
* Last but not least, cherish the moments because they are fleeting. Little ones, big ones and everything in between, always #begrateful.
I am excited for this year, and the lessons to be learned. We've all been a bit under the weather lately, but turning the corner now. So, bring it 2016.
Happy New Year!
XoXo
* I can, and I did, break the habit of my morning coffee run. I can actually drink coffee from the Keurig. I'm not a coffee snob, but since I hadn't perfected making my own cup of joe, I just couldn't fathom not making that stop in the morning. However, I've made the switch and I kinda love how I make my coffee now :) Plus, the $20+ savings a month and extra 15 minutes at home, ain't so bad either!
* We don't have to take a car over to the Vineyard - it is possible to pack light, manage the kids, stroller and dog with our luggage on and off the boat for our trips there! It's stressful, but it can be done ;) A goal for this year is to actually plan our trips far enough in advance though, that we can get a ferry reservation to take our car over!
* I survived breaking up with my hair guy, and salon. I have found someone who does a really good job, for a fraction of the price I was paying. She works out of her house, and will take appointments on very short notice, too - a win-win in my book!
* As much as I love home renovation TV shows, I am the worst at living through a renovation in real life. I better get over the idea of being a flipper, because there is no way I could handle all of that. I'll stick to watching HGTV :)
* A cleaning lady has become a more regular visitor in our house, and I'm pretty sure she saved my sanity.
* After 4 years of being a working mom, I've finally feel like I've found my stride. To me, finding balance has helped me be happier at home, and a better employee. This was my biggest hurdle in recent years and I'm thankful for twenty-fifteen for getting me to where I am.
* I'm about 15 lbs away from my wedding weight and I'm actually proud of that. I haven't figured out how to work exercise into my routine, so after my two beautiful babies... I'm happy with the fact that if I want to get back there someday, it's not that far away. #halffull
* A long weekend at home, can be just as wonderful as a weekend away. I truly believe "it's not where you are, but who you are with that really matters"
* I am a big fan of social media. It's a scary larger-than-life resource and it's easy to get caught up in it, but I take it for what its worth. I enjoy sharing peeks at our family through IG and I love to see what family and friends are up to. In addition, I learn things about our town from a forum on Facebook, and get life tips and advice from other people I follow on each site. Like everything, moderation is key. So, when at home I try not to be on my phone too much, but I'm a fan nonetheless.
* Terrible twos - is nonsense, and should be removed from common vocabulary. In my opinion, "terribleness" extends far beyond 2yo, and can start way before the second birthday. It's not fair to new parents, to think of it as such a set timeframe because that's a lie and we continue to live through it :) And, consistency is key, that's all I know about terribleness.
* trust your instincts, always.
* Last but not least, cherish the moments because they are fleeting. Little ones, big ones and everything in between, always #begrateful.
I am excited for this year, and the lessons to be learned. We've all been a bit under the weather lately, but turning the corner now. So, bring it 2016.
Happy New Year!
XoXo
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