Burr...

Sunday was a warm and beautiful day, but it's down right chilly now! It seems like we didn't have much of a summer, so I'm not really ready for fall and winter to get here.

Bell's acting up

After several months of things being quiet, my Bell's Palsy is acting up again. The last couple of days has had me with a very sore, tired face. I'm currently debating if I should call the doctor or not... not sure if they could do anything even if I did call.

How to dress

This time of year can be so confusing! Technically, it's fall, but the weather can't seem to decide. It's chilly and cloudy one day then sunny and warmer the next day. My little one is 18 months old, is it still okay for me to let her wear some of her summer clothes that are sleeveless? Or, should I try to keep her in pants more often? I don't worry about it too much on the days we stay home, but I worry when we go out and about.

Faith

I am really struggling with my faith today. I really don't understand why God makes the most innocent suffer. Why must a young woman who found out she has cancer and pregnant virtually at the same time then have to have MORE problems right after her precious baby was born? I just don't understand! Why do children have to suffer the loss of a parent before they even get to know them? Why does a merciful God do that?

Change of Scene helps

The routine changes that I introduced in the last couple of weeks have paid dividends. Since the changes, my daughter has become much more affectionate and has been adding a lot more words to her vocabulary.

A Change of Scene

Just for something different, I have tweaked our afternoon routine a little bit. We still come down into the family room after Emma eats her lunch. She gets to watch PBS while I eat my lunch and get caught up on e-mail, etc. It used to be, that we'd stay down in the family room until time for Emma's afternoon nap, but now the TV gets turned off between 1 & 1:30 PM and we play. We usually start playing in the family room, but we eventually migrate upstairs to the living room.
This simple change has made a huge difference for both of us. I think we are both a lot more relaxed now. We'll have to keep this up and see what comes from it.

Mommy Time

I'm sure all the other Mom's out there feel the same way - like we never get anytime for ourselves. And even when we do get a little time, we worry about the kids even when we know they are in good hands.
I've been struggling with resentment issues lately. Why does hubby get to go on a "guys night" to a football game while I stay on "baby duty?" Why does his family think spending $100 to go to the game is okay for him, but I'm frivolous for going to run a few errands (getting things we need at home and using coupons) then making a surprise visit to see them?
Little comments that have been made when we are all together just make things worse. I know I need to get over it, but I just can't help being sad and frustrated. I even have gift cards for a massage and facial and can't seem to find time to use them!