The Daily Grind

If you had asked me 5 years ago if staying home and being a mama 24/7 would be hard, I would have laughed. I am not laughing anymore. Comments made from moms with careers that tend to veer toward that direction get under my skin as well. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that it is easy having a career and being a mother. That has its own set of challenges. However, just because stay-at-home moms don't bring in a paycheck doesn't mean we aren't working. The hardest adjustment to life as a stay-at-home mom has been the lack of social interaction. For those who know me well, you know I would talk to any and everyone if they will carry on a conversation. That is what I loved about mother/baby nursing. The patients were well for the most part, they were happy, and they liked to chat. The lack of regular adult conversation is killing my brain cells. For reals...

I am enjoying everyone's pictures of fall around the country. However, I am totally jealous of your sweaters, scarves, and hot chocolate sipping selves. Here in Savannah, GA, if I attempted to put on a sweater, a scarf, and sip some hot chocolate, I would no doubt wake up in ER after being treated for a heat stroke.One day this week it was overcast and the high was around 70, and this girl was ready to break out the fall clothes. But, oh no - the next day was back up to 80 degrees. These pasty white legs need some covering, but I can't do that until the temperature drops. I will just be excited for some days in the 60s, at least.

We have not left the house at all today which is something of a miracle for me. Usually, I find some reason to venture out, but I didn't have the energy today. We are now on about a week of napping in the big boy bed for Jake. He opens the door and yells for me when he wakes up. Although he wants you to know he is up, he doesn't REALLY want to get out of bed, so he calls for me, then pats the bed and says "snuggle". Well, how do you say no to that? So, I climb into the little twin bed and my little man throws his arms around me and snuggles for another 5 to 10 minutes then is ready to take on the afternoon.

I did make some strawberry banana bread today for the family. I had all the supplies here, and used this recipe. It was yummy. I took a small bite slice because it is not in the diet plan.

Even Connor wanted to get in on the tasting.

Jake wandered over for a slice, as well. Here he is with his "mean look" and his "million dollar smile". Bet you can't figure out which is which.

We did venture to the playground this afternoon. It was a perfect afternoon to do so. Jake loves to tell you which direction to go, and trust me, the boy knows how to get to the playground. So there was a lot of "iss way" (this way) on the stroll. Here are some pics from the playground today. Love these boys.

This bush attracts butterflies. This is a slow afternoon for butterfly traffic and it is still packed with them.

We recently learned to hang

Ready, set, GO



Lying in the bubbles in the bathtub

So both boys have been tucked into bed for over an hour now, and as I sit looking at what I have typed and at these pictures, I am filled with love for my 2 munchkins.  I look at those two little faces and realize that my job right now, although not exciting, is the most important job I will ever have.