Sunday, January 10, 2010

And the Winter Blues Set in...

Man, January and February are tough months for me! Christmas is over so there's nothing to brighten up the ugly clouds and horrible darkness that starts creeping in around 4:00 in the afternoon. I'm pretty sure I have SAD or something, because if I wake up to a dark and dreary morning one more time, I might lose it! Oregon winters have always been hard for me. Anyway, the good thing about the holidays being over is that Dustin went back to preschool! He was so excited and ready for it. And so was I. Now that neither of my kids take naps, I'm finding it super difficult to find things to keep them entertained for 12 hours. Every. Single. Day. So it's even harder when I don't have something like preschool to brake up the day. But he is back, and that means my gym schedule is back on, and that is much needed after all my holiday indulging.

My kids keep on getting bigger. Dustin started Primary a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't believe it. I got all emotional leaving him in that big chair next to his teacher. It was just so weird! He's a kid now. I was so worried he would freak out without toys or snacks, but he did great! He was totally reverent is his seat and didn't complain at all. I was the one who kept asking if he was alright, and he just looked up at me like, "Okay...you can go now..." Sigh, it's be the first look of many, I'm sure.

Audrey is getting cuter and sassier by the day. She just had a big growth spurt and has outgrown everything overnight. It's amazing how that happens! One day it fits, the next, goodwill. I absolutely love the way she talks, and most the time I love that she still wants me to hold her. Her favorite things to eat are chocolate and fruit snacks. She'll eat like a bird all day long, but if she gets a hold of either of those, she'll down it in 5 seconds flat. I think she ate nothing but chocolate all holiday long. The only other person who rivals her is my Mom. They share an addiction.

Another thing that's feeding my SAD is that my BFF stay-at-home mommy friend is moving. Our kids have played together almost every single day. We both have kids 15 months apart, and we both like to get out of the house every day, so we've shared countless walks, playdates, birthdays, (her and I also happen to have the same birthday! Weird, huh!) moves, phone calls, EVERYTHING! It's going to be really hard when next week when they're gone. I'm still in the denial phase, but I'm sure it'll start to sink in soon. Anyone who wants a to have a playdate, PLEASE CALL ME!!!! Seriously.

7 comments:

Jake and Jen said...

We would LOVE a play date...how does March sound?

Ann said...

Yeah, thank goodness for preschool. Oh, Jen! I'm so sad your good friend moved away! Where did she move to? That is so hard! I wish we lived closer. Even an hour away is too far!

Did I already tell you how much I loved your Christmas tree? I told Tim, anyway...Yeah, I've decided that next year I'm getting those bulbs too. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, you know!

ADAMS FAMILY said...

Me me...oh pick me! My friend is moving too, we both have two girls and our kids love playing together. All of our friends have moved and they are the last ones left and they are taking off, it's so sad. So heres what your going to do...put your house on the market, pack up and move here and we can hang out it would be fun. Let me know when your on your way okay...see ya soon!!!

LeaAnne said...

Poor girl!! I knew it was going to be SOSO hard but you had not said anything so I thought maybe you were soooo tough!! I feel for you pal! I know Lilly would love to play!

Jake and Jen said...

I'm going to have to agree with Jen. Call me when you're no your way.

Jen said...

Jen...you guys are welcome for a playdate any ol' time you want! We have a bed just for you! And Jennie, I LOVED your post. We just might have to do that!

The Ottley's said...

Ditto! Ditto! and Ditto!