The Crib Dash

What is the crib dash?? Well, much like the 50 yard dash, it's a short distance sprint, only in this case towards the crib. This is what I participated in this morning as I woke up at around 6am and realized that I hadn't gotten up all night!! Hallelujah, Preston slept from 9pm to 6am without even fussing. When I ran in to check on him he was sound asleep on his tummy. Maybe it's the new medicine finally kicking in really well or maybe it's that one time I let him scream it out (2 1/2 hours) in the crib or maybe he's just finally realizing how nice sleep is, but whatever the case is, I'm thankful!

Komen Race

Today the four of us ran, well two of us ran and two rode, in the Susan Komen race for the cure. I have to say that the morning was a little chaotic trying to pack everything we needed for two kids, but we did it and were uptown by 7am! Our time wasn't the greatest, but we had fun doing it as a family. Thanks to my wonderful husband for slowing to my pace and pushing the stroller for miles 2-3; it was much more fun running with him! :)

After the race we flew home and Dave rushed Savannah to ballet class. I stayed home, showered, and prepared for our guests that were coming for the Clemson game. What's wrong with those Tigers?? Oh well, it was fun catching up with old friends and having an excuse to eat pizza and cookies.

The Plus Sign

After Savannah's nap this afternoon I decided to pull out some new number magnets that I found on clearance at Michaels today. She quickly ripped into the package and was putting all of the numbers on the refrigerator when she came to the plus sign. Knowing that she didn't have a clue what a plus sign was I asked her what it was, thinking she would say the letter x or something. Boy was I shocked when she said "I think that's what Jesus goes on." Yep, you got it, that looks just like a cross!

My Little Super Singer

Today when I picked Savannah up from school, she was wearing a special award. . . it's the super singer award! I'm so proud of my little singer!! I asked her what she sang in music today (her FAVORITE part of WEE school) and of course she said "I don't know". I have a feeling that if she got the super singer award she just might know what she sang in music today!

Preston's Lovey

Preston has fallen in love with this blue blanket that my Aunt Dosie gave him. It's silky on one side and that great soft bumpy material on the other side. After being frustrated with the way he doesn't soothe himself back to sleep when he wakes up, my friend Kristin recommended giving him something to hold onto. I'd like to say that it's done the trick, it hasn't, but he really loves holding onto this thing! I usually find him just like in the picture, with the entire blanket over his face. Notice he's actually napping in the photo too!!! Woo hoo!

Mommy Guilt

This week I've felt an overwhelming feeling of guilt, just pure guilt for not being a better mommy. I guess it all started when Dave and I were talking and he asked me what Savannah and I had done together on Wednesday . . . and after thinking about it I realized that we hadn't done anything!! We had been home the entire day and not once did I sit down to read her a book, play dress up, do a puzzle, or even watch TV with her. WOW!! Now I'm pretty sure I wasn't playing on the computer all day or eating bon bons in front of the TV, but what in the world did I do?? I felt sooo bad for not making her a priority!

Then on Friday at WEE school pick up I realized that Savannah was supposed to bring show and tell on Fridays ! WHAT?? This is week 3 of WEE school and not once has my baby had something for show and tell Friday. My heart just ached as I realized that she had to sit in a circle with friends who all had their show and tell stuff and she didn't have anything! :( I do have to say that this made me a little angry . . . why didn't her teachers put it on the calendar? why didn't they remind me or mention it after THREE weeks?? I know it's not their fault, but come on, give a sleep deprived mom a clue!

I'm just thankful for a husband who can give and give and give to these kiddos. Dave is so good at making up for where I am lacking and this is definitely one of those areas. Thank you Lord for a loving, patient, and giving husband who is willing to pour time into our family!

An Enormous Mess

My house is a disaster! Since I don't have a clue where to begin I thought I'd just update the blog for a third time today. Check out my mess.

Here is the living room. Over 100 consignment items that didn't sell scattered everywhere. Also notice the groceries that Savannah unloaded in the LIVING room for me. However, there is a sleeping baby in the swing!!!!

Here is the kitchen counter with 3 days of mail that needs attention, my vista print stuff, and coupons that need to be filed! There is also a pile of recycle/trash.

Lastly, the ballet shoes from this morning, WEE school art, today's paper, and groceries from yesterday that never got unloaded.

WOW! This is surely not the norm for me. I have my work cut out for me this week for sure.