1 a.m. seems to be my bedtime as of late. I glanced outside and my neighborhood is dark. Not one light is on but mine. I find it a little disheartening that my lights are still a-blazing. My husband and children are sleeping in their beds as I furiously work away, trying to join them. (I am pregnant, you know. This can't be good!) And yet, the older my kids get, the more I realize how fast they grow. I don't want to miss a moment working while they are up 'n' at 'em. So, I sacrifice my sleep to be with them when they are awake by working into the wee hours. Good thing I love to design...My husband and I were chatting about Christmas tonight. (11 weeks away, can you believe it? And, I may be out of commission in December, so I need to shop early!) What to buy the kids?? It is a hard decision for me. They love their toys and already have too many. I suggested Barbie's for our oldest, but my husband refuses. We are now thinking of getting them a puppy. Can I handle a baby AND a puppy in one month? I am not sure. My dog-obsessed kids would love it, though.
Speaking of Christmas, I have started my wish list. (My family likes to use these Amazon wish lists for Christmas. It lets them know what you want...but it can still be a bit of a surprise. Plus...it is fun to dream and add items.) I am struggled with it, though. Really, all I want for Christmas is a healthy baby. Do any of you want anything exciting? I need some ideas...
Tomorrow (er...today), I am going on a field trip to an autumn fair with my daughter. (Who knew I'd be one of THOSE mothers? I go to every field trip, volunteer at every event, offer to drive. Am I doing it out of the goodness of my heart? Not exactly. I'm just a little overprotective. Never thought I would be, but I am.) I talked my husband into coming along on this one, too. Who can resist a family picture in the pumpkin patch?
Big plans to clean the house, prepare my yard for winter, and catch up on design orders this week. So if my blogging becomes a little sparse, I hope you'll understand.
I can hear my husband moving around upstairs. He doesn't sleep well without me in bed. Sweet, eh? I don't sleep well without him either, so we empathize with each other. I better make a B line to bed.
Sweet dreams, everyone!
You poor thing! I haven't seen 1 a.m. in months... my body just doesn't handle it well being pregnant.
ReplyDeleteAs for buying a puppy the same month as a baby.. just consider yourself having twins. Puppies are A TON of work, almost as much as babies. But, if you are up for the challenge, your kids would love it. :)
Thanks for the Amazon wish list suggestion. I know what I'll be doing today...
This is your friend Jodie. I can't believe how much you work and then are up so early in the morning. You are super-mom.
ReplyDeleteI really need to get a google account so I don't have to be anonymous all the time.
well, as someone who had the doggies before the babies (twins), i would suggest maybe holding off until baby settles in... i know the kids would love it, and if they're up for taking care of it, go for it :) but it is a LOT of work...
ReplyDeleteI have heard puppies are a ton of work. I think I'll take your advice and hold off.
ReplyDeletehmmm... puppies and babies?? i would never do it, but that's just me. when we had a puppy i felt like i had another newborn baby.
ReplyDeletei can't wait for christmas. i am already starting to get really excited. love it so, so much! hope you get some sleep soon. i never make it to that late either. pregnant, or not.
I don't know how you survive on such little sleep!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the middle of Christmas prep, too, plus trying to get all the birthdays taken care of between now and then. I hope you're not feeling too sick on so little sleep! I've been meaning to start an amazon wish list for a while. But getting a puppy at the same time I have a baby is not on that wish list- you are such a nice mom!
ReplyDeleteso can you share some energy tips??? do you take a natural supplement or something?! & i could barely handle a puppy without a baby, i could NOT imagine doing both. christmas.. seriously? how do you do this.. i'm barely at halloween! lol
ReplyDeleteAs if you don't have enough requests in your life: can you post some of your designs when you're done? I love your designs.
ReplyDeleteI, too, struggle with staying up late, but not because I have paid work to do. Just cuz.
((hugs)) get some rest.