I have been MIA lately. It would be an understatement to say I have been a little stressed lately. Trying to figure out what we are going to do next school year for both kids has sent me in a panic and that is all I can focus my attention on between working and playing mom and wife. Throw in the fact we passed another anniversary of my dad's passing. On April 30th it was 8 years. The week leading up to this date always sends me in to a depression that is hard to swim out of. Then the light at the end of the tunnel is Meredith's birthday the next day. But I made it through and I think have some what figured out what Meredith will do when school starts in August. Now we have to decide what we are doing for sure with little Max. I have to start work at 7. It is hard for this working momma if I can't drop my kiddos off until 7. It just doesn't work. So we are looking for a preschool for Max that allows me to take him at 6:30. I have an appointment to tour one daycare/preschool and then have 2 more I am going to talk to. While I hate taking him from St. Cecilia it doesn't work right now. I want to be the one to take the kids to school in the mornings. I feel like it is my responsibility as their mom. The 2nd thing, honestly, the big thing, is I am exhausted from each day being a different schedule on who takes who to school. Our mornings are complete chaos when I have to take each kiddo to somewhere different on mornings Nick is still at the firehouse. So I have a few ideas for how to make this work . I am praying that it will work out. I feel a little more sense of calm as well having a game plan in mind for both Mere and Max.
Meredith turned 9 on May 1st. I am in complete denial that she is this old. I have a hard time with my babies growing older. It makes me so sad. I want them to stay little and innocent forever. Now Meredith was so excited for her birthday. In fact, she has been counting down for the last 2 months. On her birthday I sent her to school with some cupcakes to celebrate with her class. Then as soon as she got home from school she opened her gifts from us. We let the kids pick where they want to eat on their birthday. Skyline it was. Which worked out perfect since there is one 5 minutes from our house.
Last night as an 8 yr old.
Birthday donut before school
We celebrated with family and close friends on Friday evening. We were having it at Larosas Pizza. No mess for this momma to clean up and what I thought would be less stress. Haha. Why would I think that? Friday was a crappy day outside and rained all day. Which must have made everyone want to eat out Friday evening. We got to Larosas an hour before family would arrive and the place was PACKED! We didn't get seated until 7:20. We were also supposed to have their party room all to ourselves but since they were so busy they couldn't accommodate that request. Ugh. So we made it work and fit all 25 of us in a tight space. But I am so bummed because I didn't get to set up a cake and cookie table and use all my birthday décor. No one else probably noticed but that is my favorite thing about parties and planning them . I guess there is always next year. I told Mere we would celebrate her 10th birthday on Derby day and have a huge party. Everyone will have to dress up and wear a hat!! Other than having to wait forever for our seats and not being able to decorate, it was a great night spent celebrating Mere. We all went home and crashed afterwards.
Absolutely LOVE how her cake turned out.
How cute is the little soccer girl
Always daddy's little girl
Max and Bensyn
and these cookies!! All the heart eyes!
Saturday we got up bright and early and met our friend Holly and her little boy Mason at Home Depot for their Kid's workshop. The kiddos had an absolute blast building a flower pot and cannot wait to do it again. That is all they talked about the whole day. If you have not done this you should. Your kids will love it. They have something different each month. We will definitely be back.
Why do the weekends fly by and the week just drags? It is Monday and I am already wishing away my whole week. Story of my life folks. One day I will learn to love each day to its fullest and not wish time away. But until then, is it Friday yet?!? or is it Vacay time yet?! Not much longer friends and we will be in my favorite place on earth, Charleston!!
Have a great week friends!!
xoxo
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