So it has been quite the transition with Craig starting back up with Med school and to be honest is has been kind of hard on me. He dove right back into studies since his school decided to graciously give the students 3 tests in 3 weeks....let me just say that the week before a test is a hard one because I see him even less and to have 3 in a row!! Tough. I guess that is how it goes the 2nd year but it was hard not seeing so much after I got to have him around all the time! I just have to go back into "Independent Mode" which is a mode I find myself in often over here but not necessarily one that I always enjoy. (Warning: there may be some complaining) It is hard to run the whole house by myself & I mean everything, keep everyone fed, spend time with our Ruthie babe, do a calling, work, etc. I just feel run down but you have to keep a chin up, do the best you can and find enjoyment in the every day adventures:) I realize everyone lives in "their own tornado" as my mother in law would say, and I totally agree with her! Everyone has challenges & I know that I am so blessed with the life I have. I am very grateful for so so many things! But as for right now, I just feel like admitting that I am not always enjoying my tornado & that I just need a bit of good weather to refresh my spirits:)
LUCKILY - I was rescued for a bit when my mother decided to come out! I am so so grateful for her and cannot say it enough! She was here just 4 days but it will go down forever as one of my favorite times/memories with her. I was so glad that she got to spend time with us & see Ruthie. I just see our cute girl every day & growing so much but can't help but feel sad that my loved ones don't get to see it! So it was nice that someone else was able to enjoy her as well. It was just the perfect week. She got in, we talked, ate & she supported me at a RS thing where I talked at about Nutrition (which I love to do by the way). Then she watched Ruthie for me while I worked, which was probably one of the biggest stress relievers! The rest of the week, we shopped, ate, made good food for each other, napped, watched Anne of Green Gables, visited Craig & enjoyed Ruthie!
Bottom line is I think my mom is amazing, loving, funny & the most Christlike person I know. I am so grateful for her help this past week & I feel recharged to keep on going:) I think that is what mom's do best, don't you? They are there to listen, give support & help when we are in need, love & help us remember that we can do it:) Thanks again mom!
LUCKILY - I was rescued for a bit when my mother decided to come out! I am so so grateful for her and cannot say it enough! She was here just 4 days but it will go down forever as one of my favorite times/memories with her. I was so glad that she got to spend time with us & see Ruthie. I just see our cute girl every day & growing so much but can't help but feel sad that my loved ones don't get to see it! So it was nice that someone else was able to enjoy her as well. It was just the perfect week. She got in, we talked, ate & she supported me at a RS thing where I talked at about Nutrition (which I love to do by the way). Then she watched Ruthie for me while I worked, which was probably one of the biggest stress relievers! The rest of the week, we shopped, ate, made good food for each other, napped, watched Anne of Green Gables, visited Craig & enjoyed Ruthie!
Bottom line is I think my mom is amazing, loving, funny & the most Christlike person I know. I am so grateful for her help this past week & I feel recharged to keep on going:) I think that is what mom's do best, don't you? They are there to listen, give support & help when we are in need, love & help us remember that we can do it:) Thanks again mom!
Happy little thing!
Beautiful ladies
A visit to Daddy! Cute little family shot in front of school- oh how I love these 2 people.
One day we made lunch for each other! I made soup, Mom made rolls & we finished it all off with pzookie & ice cream. Yum:)
We love daddy! Craig is so sweet with Ruthie & the biggest help when he is home! I am so grateful for how hard he studies & I don't know how he does it all. Ruthie just lights up when he comes home - love it.
We love daddy! Craig is so sweet with Ruthie & the biggest help when he is home! I am so grateful for how hard he studies & I don't know how he does it all. Ruthie just lights up when he comes home - love it.
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I missed the relief society nutrition thing? I didn't even know when it was! We never hear about anything in Primary! I was really looking forward to it too! I expect my own personal lecture. :) I'm sorry you're having hard days. I TOTALLY understand! For me, having someone else around to complain to helps. I'd love to listen to complaints, take Ruthie off your hands or just hang out if you need to! Love you!
I'm so glad you had your mom all to your self to visit! It is so fun to have moms who can come for a visit esp. when you live far from them. Makes you appreciate them even more!
I go through the same withdrawl after every vacation and it takes a couple days to get back into "independent mode". I find that if I plan stuff for me and em to do it is so much easier and we girls might as well have fun right? I say this and yet on Saturday I think I cried for an hour straight, ha! oh the joys. you can always complain to me, I'm all ears :)
Ruthie is sooo cute I love all that hair!!! I wish we lived by each other then we could help each other out more! We could take turns making dinner for each other or something, it would be just like old times, ha!
Thank heavens for moms! I'm so glad your mom could come visit- Moms really do make everything better!
And I think you are a pretty amazing woman, Melis! Some day I hope to be as independent, kind, caring, SHARING, and amazing as you! Even though I know it's not always tough to do it 'alone' :) Love you!
Yay a post! I can't wait to see her....and you guys too hah
Hang in there Melis. I love honest posts, by the way! And that picture of you guys in front of the school is FANTASTIC of all three of you! Frame that in your house somewhere. :)
I bet that was the biggest perker upper to have your mom there! Keep on chugging and being an awesome mom/wife!
That mop of hair on her head is the cutest thing!
I hope we get to get acquainted if you are here over the holidays.
Its okay to complain when you are having a hard time with the "doing everything on my own" thing!! Seriously. There are many of us who have been in your shoes and will let you vent ANYTIME, ANYPLACE. It's hard. We know that eventually it will all be worth it, but it doesn't make it any easier to do it all. I know that sometimes when Ryan is gone for 70+ days and I have to do it all (AND worry about what he is doing in the middle east. . . ) there are days that I have to go in my room and just have a good cry after the kids are all in bed.
But you can do it! You are super, and strong, and I just know that you are a wonderful wife and mother.
I am soooo happy that you appreciate your mom. I hear so many people that like to complain about their Moms, and it makes me sad. . . I am so happy that I was blessed with a Mom that I enjoyed spending time with. She was a huge blessing in my life, and I loved the time I was privileged to spend with her here on this earth.
Keep your chin up. And call - text - write - anytime. We ALL need to vent sometimes. :0)
It does stink having the husband gone way too much! Feels pretty lonely and adult interaction is much needed! So glad your mom came and had some fun days with you. Mom's are the best!
Wish I would have known about the RS nutrition thing you did! I would have loved to have gone. That's what happens when you skip RS all the time to sit in nursery.
Ruthie is a doll. Love the little video of her. I had the greatest time getting to cuddle and rock her the other night. Made me feel like it's been way too long since I've had a little one.
P.S. You're awesome and the best babysitter in the world! What a sweetheart you are!
Oh she is so cute...school can be rough.
Holy moly, Ruthie is a cabbage patch doll!!!! She is perfect. I really think she looks like she should be in a box on a shelf! haha What a pretty little thing! Fun pictures Melissa!
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