Father's day was very nice we didn't do a lot. Unfortunately I didn't get to spend a lot of it with Travis. That is the one sad thing with Travis job. Besides Christmas and Thanksgiving I don't get to spend a lot with him and even those two he still may get a call just typically not during the most important times. I know it is only for a season and eventually he will be able to be more flexible with his work hours. Until then I will appreciate the time that we do have.
Saturday night we celebrated Father's day at my parents house. My dad cooked the best steaks ever on the grill, along with vegetable kabobs, grilled shrimp, rolls and pistachio. After eating we swam in the pool and then later in the evening they started a fire and had smore's. My mom bought a fire pit last week so they have used it a lot. I had to skip out on the last part unfortunately because Mackenzie would not cooperate. Mackenzie has really been struggling with her sleeping when it is not at our house. Again, it saddens me and frustrates me because I have to miss out on a lot of the activities at night time at my parents house with my sister visiting. Mackenzie used to be really good at sleeping there so I am hoping that it is only a phase and that I can figure out why this is happening. Especially since I will be leaving her for 11 days and she will not be at home during this time. On Sunday we attended church and then I traveled to Richmond with my family where we went to my Aunt's in laws house where we had a cookout and went swimming in there pool. Travis had to stay back and work. For Father's day I bought Travis a new tv. He has wanted one for a while. It's a 42 in philips lcd 720 that doesn't mean much to be but for some it will.
Being able to be apart of these holidays has been such a blessing and honor for both Travis and I. I think God everyday for giving me such a hard working husband which allows me to stay home. Also for leading us as we journey through this world becoming closer to God and becoming better servants for him.
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Hey Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying reading your updates. Just want to say that I know you've been struggling with M's sleep and I think the first year is the hardest when it comes to this. But, remember that this too is a "season" as you said. It may be hard to sacrifice and not be able to do everything that you want, but these days will be gone so fast. Having a child who sleeps well and can self-soothe and be flexible about where they sleep is so invaluable. But, sometimes getting the flexibility means being strict *most* of the time and making sleeping at different places and odd times the exception. There are many days that I get frustrated b/c we have to miss out on stuff (miss playgroup, leave the pool early, etc.), especially with a 3.5 year old who doesn't need the nap. But, I know that these days with Reid will be gone in a flash. I think being a mom to little ones is all about dying to yourself...constantly.
You're doing a great job and I know keeping that perspective is hard. Hang in there!
Xoxo,
Katie