Forgetful Mom Brain

As I was folding Teagan's laundry, I noticed some "wet" looking stains on her clothes. They felt a little gritty too.

Know what I did?

I put her clothes in the washer, poured in the detergent, and never started the cycle. The best part is that I switched the load to the dryer and dried the unwashed clothes.

Yeah. I did that.

Will I ever have my sharp, alert brain back?


Love,

Relax Time!

I singled parented it last weekend. While I was giving my daughter a bath one night, I felt the warm water over my hands and thought a bath does sounds nice. I've been working a lot, and running more due to my work's walking contest. I could benefit from a relaxing bath.

After I put Teagan to bed, I started the laundry, worked out, washed dishes, fed the cats, clean the litter boxes, watered the landscaping, took out the trash, chatted with the neighbor who caught me taking out the trash, called my brother, and lastly picked up the family room from toddler-zilla's daily destruction. It was now 9:30pm. I finally got to relax. After a few minutes of my bath I decided it was too hot and I was too tired. I crawled into bed.

So much for that.

Thank goodness my hubby is back home!

Love,

Cuteday Tuesday

A month or so ago, I put Teagan in her swim suit cover up before leaving the pool. She had just her diaper on and I caught her skin in the zipper. :( It pinched her little chest and she cried. I felt awful! She talked about it the whole car ride home.

Now every time we zip her in something, whether its her cover up, PJs, or a jacket, she tells us "don't zip the baby." She makes us laugh.

Yesterday I was unpacking a suitcase while Teagan was busy playing her bedroom. After I pulled the zipper close, I heard "Don't zip the baby" come out of her room. Hahaha. She can zone out my orders while I'm looking at her but responds to a zipper sound anywhere. She's such a little cutie.



We went to the beach with her cousins last weekend. Here are some pics. In true toddler form, she wouldn't look at the camera.

Happy Cuteday!

Good for You!

I joined a golf league this year. We rotate who plays, so I don't play every week. I told our PAT educator (a mother of 3) that I joined a league and she replied "Good for you!" At first I thought that was an unusual reply. The more I think about it, the more I agree with her. She gets it. Good for me!

On golf days, I have to wake up early so I can put in a full day's work before league. That means I leave the house before my daughter wakes up. I work all day and then play golf. I'm not a good golfer, but I enjoy playing. People on my league are 1) very cool and relaxed about my skill level, 2) feel they have to give me hints for every move (so frustrating), or 3) are just plain angry they are playing with me (also frustrating). Depending on who I play with, after the 9 long holes are over I'm mentally beat. Then I drive home hoping I can make it before Teagan's bedtime.

In short, on golf days I'm up early, gone all day, deal with crabby golfers, and barely see my kid (if at all). So yes. Good for me. Its not a leisure activity for this momma.


(And another shout out to my hubby because he's a single parent on golf days!)

Supportive Family of the Working Mom

I've been working a lot of overtime lately. I've definitely have not been part time. Its just temporary so I don't mind. I love what I do (though there have been a few moments this week I have to remind myself that).

I must brag about my family.

My husband has basically been a single parent this week, even on the weekend. But you wouldn't know it if you talked to him. He doesn't complain. Besides taking care of our little girl, he has also been taking care of me. He leaves me voice mails at work of Teagan singing - which bring a huge smile to my stressed, droopy face. He cleans and has dinner ready when I come home. We had pool party plans last Saturday (which I worked during the day). When I got home he had everything packed for the pool and even cooked an appetizer! Today was a very long day. Bret had takeout waiting from my favorite restaurant. That totally hit the spot. He has done all this and more without being asked or even asking for a thank you in return. I am so blessed. Now you know why I can't help myself but brag!

My daughter is so sweet! She hasn't been sleeping well the past couple of nights - poor dear has molars popping up. This morning, she came into our room a little before my alarm went off. I pulled her in my bed. I was too tired to put her back into her room. She snuggled up to me and kissed my face. Awh! My heart dropped. I've been missing her. Moments like that kiss will not be forgotten. It was so soothing to this working momma's soul. I snuggled with her a bit longer. I could forgo blow drying my hair to get a few more precious minutes with her.

I am lucky! My family is supportive. I plan on spoiling them back. They're the best!


Love,

Cuteday Tuesday

This photo makes me smile every time I look at it. My husband is such a great dad. Here's the daddy and his daughter on Father's day.

Happy Cuteday! Love,

Momma on the Move

My company is having a Walking Health Contest starting today (counts steps). You can convert other forms of exercise into steps. The best part is if I average so many steps a day I get a gift card to an athletic store. I'm signed up! I'm very motivated to do this goal. I need new running shoes. I'm looking forward to earning this shoes through exercise, rather then just buying them myself.

My personal goal to make up any steps I'm short for the day by running each night. Six weeks to go. I can do it!

My life is very busy. Can I add throw another thing for me to do each day.... sure ;)

This momma is on the move.