What a week we have had: Toddler mom Stories

This past week was a seriously crazy one.

Monday:

We drove into the city for  Daniel’s “My ears hurt” doc appointment.  It turned out his ears were totally fine.  If only I knew how to check for ear infections!  I could spare myself so many doc appointments!

Then we came home, picked up Joshua from half day school, and stayed home until Monday night Yoga class.

I squeezed in laundry and household chores where I could.

Tuesday:

I took the big boys to school, came home and got Dan ready, and took Dan to his school.  I was late, as always.

I had promised Joshua to take cupcakes to his class at his lunch, in honor of his birthday.  I ran around town buying just the right cupcakes and such for Joshua’s birthday.

Of course, that conflicted with Dan’s pick-up time, so my friend Stacie helped me out with that.  I decided to meet Stacie at the playground after school and hang out with the preschool moms.  By the time I got home, it was time to turn it around and go get my big boys.

Once I got the big boys home, it was time for Joshua’s parent/teacher conference.

Cara came over and babysat the oldest three during the conference.  We got out and drove her home, but I had our pizza for dinner delivered.

Wednesday:

First off, I had John David’s 4 month well baby appointment.  Have you ever had one of those days where you actually amaze yourself??  I’m not trying to brag, but pulling this off felt like a serious accomplishment.  I had prayed that morning, and let me tell you, I know God was there.

The drive to the doc’s office usually takes 25 minutes, but that day it took 40, so there had been some stress before we even arrived.

After waiting about 20 minutes, with Dan coloring nicely and JD sitting on my lap, a lady came over and said they were running behind, but we were second in line.

….About an hour, a bathroom trip, three books, countless coloring pages, and a few new acquaintances later,  John David started to get very restless, and I began to realize I could not put him off on his feeding much longer!

He still refuses a bottle.

He finally started crying.  I so did not want to have to feed my baby in front of my new acquaintances!

By this point, Dan way lying under my chair, driving little cars.  Yes, I know there are germs, but there is a limit, people!!!  I fished out my nursing cover and started feeding the baby…..and of course…..”John!  John!”  They finally called us back.

You should have seen us, gathering all the toys I’d brought, putting everything back in the stroller, and walking through the waiting room……still feeding the baby.  That was a new experience for me.  Not a man there dared to look me in the eye…..Ha!  (Yes, I was still covered.)

That was when I had the moment!  That tired but victorious feeling!  This is absolutely crazy, but by golly, I am doing it anyway.  6 years ago, I might have been on the verge of tears in such a situation, but  I felt perfectly calm.  I actually amazed myself!

Roll Tide.  No really, Praise God!

Thursday:

So back to Thursday….

Friday:

Nonna and Aunt Janet arrived.  Ya’ll should see how tidy my house is right now.  It never looks like this.  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again.  Grandparents are a gift from God.  And we love our Aunt Janet too!