This week Curtis has been out of town for work in Arizona. He left early Monday morning to catch a flight in Las Vegas and won't be home until tomorrow afternoon. I always dread having him go out of town, it just makes for really long days! The anticipation of him leaving is almost worse than him being actually gone. Once he's gone I can do nothing but go on with life and its duties!
This week, Boston started a gymnastics class. I found a lady that does classes out of her basement and thought it was just the thing he needed to keep him busy and active! He goes on Wednesday mornings so it gives him another thing to do during the week. At first he didn't want to do it, but Curtis told him he had to try it at least once before he decided for sure! I'm sure glad he made him because after class, Boston asked if he could do it everyday! Success...and he came out sweaty so I know he was moving hard!
I make sure to count my blessings during weeks like this. I'm grateful for a husband who is so helpful around the house and with the kids! Caring the load of all the kids and housework and homework and meals and bedtime is exhausting on your own, but it makes me appreciate my husband that much more. I'm more motivated to do things to help pass the time. Whether its taking them to McDonald's for dinner and letting them play or jumping on the trampoline with them and playing soccer in the backyard, I relish those moments of happiness I get to share with them. They are growing up so fast. In just a few weeks, Ill have both a 7 AND a 5 year old...where does the time go! I love the little people they are becoming. Taylor brought home a note from a friend the other day. During centers, they were all supposed to write a note and draw a picture for someone special. Taylor got one from her friend Taegan in her class. She thanked Taylor for being a good friend to her and playing with her at recess. I could not have been more proud of her. I'm trying really hard to teach her how important it is to be nice to everyone and a friend to all no matter what. My experiences growing up helped make me a firm believer in raising kind, compassionate and thoughtful kids. I want her to know that there will be people that won't always be nice to her but that it is always best to be kind to others especially when we know how it feels when others are unkind to us. I'm happy that those lessons are sinking in and although I can't shield her from getting hurt by others, I at least know she's doing her part by lifting the spirits of someone else. She's a good girl:)
Maddox had another speech appointment this week and this time I expressed my anxiety and worry to his therapists about where he's at. He told me I'm doing great at helping him and that it doesn't come easy to some parents as he sees it does for me and that I just needed to continue doing the daily things with him. That helped ease my mind and for the first time since he started, I didn't go home and cry feeling defeated. I'm putting more faith in each day and focusing more on the things he's doing rather than what he's not.
Gosh, I sure love this picture. I'm overwhelmed at the opportunity to be their mom and feel blessed to have their laughter and joy fill our home....with the occasional screaming as well;) I'm learning to trust myself as well as decisions I make that will affect their lives. Patience, faith and trusting myself are constant things I'm having to work on, but I'm grateful for the challenges I am given that help me grow and rise above them.
How can I not be happy when these 3 fill up my days?:)
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