Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mama Needs A Break

First of all, I want to say that I am so, so very excited because I am featured blogger at SITS! For all of you that know what this site is, you know it's awesome! For those of you that don't, you should go check it out! So take a look around. Grab a cup of joe. Stay for a while! And of course, thanks for stopping by! :)

Just like any other mom out there, we absolutely love and adore our children and of course would do anything under the sun for them, but sometimes we just need a break! Of course, if I could, my break would be a long weekend in an extended stay spa, but who am I kidding! The thought is nice, anyway. I very rarely get to get out of the house by myself. We all know how hard it can be dragging the car seat in and out of the car to get where we are going. Especially if it's just to go to the grocery store to get one item. Hasn't anyone thought of drive through stores yet? Well, tonight, I finally got a small and well deserved break. Davis has been doing pretty well lately. His four hour schedule is working out well, but man, when that boy is upset, he sure lets me know! My best friend had wanted me to come meet her for a glass of wine tonight and the thought sounded oh so nice! I seriously didn't know if I was going to be able to make it at first, on the count of Davis. Michael's schedule is still absolutely nuts and I didn't exactly feel like taking Davis to the restaurant with me. I was feeding him his cereal and a five o'clock alarm starts siring in my ears. What is wrong with this kid!? I can't shovel the food in his mouth fast enough for him to eat! If there was an automatic spoon that fed him, I would buy it. Right in the middle of him eating, and me trying to get him to calm down, the most wonderful noise flooded through my ears. The garage door was opening! Yes! Michael was home! I did feel pretty bad that right when he walked through the door, he was greeted by a screaming baby and me wanting to rip my hair out. He just looked at me and said, "Go on. Get out of here. You need a break." No arguments here! I'll take it and run! Ahhh....time to myself. But what was so weird was I was actually ready to get home. Part of me was sitting there thinking how nice this is. Finally a break. Finally time alone to myself and not have to worry about diaper changes for a few hours. And then the other part of me was thinking how I couldn't wait to see him when he woke up and I could bathe him when I got home. I was also wondering if I should call and make sure he had finally calmed down, but I decided against that one. Maybe it's baby steps. I did get to enjoy myself for a few glasses of wine out with my friend...and still home in time to bathe my little monkey.

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Heather said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Your baby is absolutely adorable!

I'm so glad you got a break. I think that may be one of the most important things for a child to learn from their parents - how to rejuvinate gracefully!

Sharlene T. said...

Happy SITS day! Ikeep my sippy cup next to the laundry! Babies are long grown and have their own sippy cups. Great blog.

Salt said...

HAPPY SITS DAY! Very well deserved! I love your blog!

Carrie said...

Coming over from SITS...

Yup, those brief breaks are few and far between when you have a baby (or 2) :) My 2 are 3.5yo and 18mo and I STILL feel a little guilty going out without them.

But hubby is doing much better as the stay-at-home daddy so as time goes by the guilt lessens :)

You have a very cute little guy BTW

Shawn said...

What a cutie you have there! Love babies!

Congrats on your SITS day----cute blog!

Annie said...

Hi, congratulations on your SITS day!!! Your baby is beautiful. God bless him.

Have a nice day.

PS: I became a follower.

w said...

happy sits day! i could totally go for a drive thru store.

and if i'm really exhausted, i could even go for a drive right through the store. would anyone blame me? i'd just show them my tums and pics of my girls.

life and kitchen said...

Happy SITS day! Love you blog!

kitchen koala said...

Happy SITS Day! You've heard this a hundred times already, but your son is adorable! :)

Amanda said...

What a cutie! Happy SITS Day!

~Amanda @ http://jayhawkgirlskitchen.blogspot.com

An Imperfect Momma said...

Your baby is adorable! I just gave birth to my first and my hubby and I went out one night with out our little man. The entire time I was thinking how horrible I was for leaving him. How do they do that to us?? LOL. Happy SITS day!

Jo said...

Baeutiful baby!

My heartfelt congratulations on being a Mom and for being todays featured SITS blogger.

Enjoy your day -- and may you soon get that spa weekend!

Peace and serenity,
~Jo
'The End Of The Rainbow: Life After bankruptcy'

Unknown said...

Happy SITS Day!! Oh my goodness, I adore your blog title and picture- I'm right there with you mama! I have found over time that it is nice to have a break by having some friends come over when the kids are asleep, crack open some wine, and have our "night out" in!

Glad you got your break- and were able to enjoy bathtime!

African American Mom said...

Happy SITS Day! Jus tlove the title of your blog!

Julie said...

Congrats on your SITS day! What a cute little bundle of joy you've got there. Glad you got to take a break...it's essential!

scrappysue said...

now THAT's my ind of sippy cup! your son is gorgeous and i hope you enjoyed your sits day@!

Laurel said...

Happy SITS day to you! Cute blog:)!

Skooks said...

Happy SITS day! Your son is adorable. :)

Amanda - Small Home Big Start said...

Happy SITS day! Davis is an absolute doll (just look at those irresistable cheeks. Ah!), but its great that you're able to get some time away from mommydom.

Unknown said...

WOOHOO! Happy SITS day to you!

I have to say...I love your idea of a sippy cup!

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day! Your son is adorable!

Helen McGinn said...

Hey lass! Happy SITS day....I LOVE your header and your wee baba is so cute! My sippy cup has gin in it these days...or 'mother's ruin' as it used to be called. Looking forward to browsing round the pages of your blog/life! xx

Maxie Gregg said...

Your pictures are wonderful, so cute!!

Amanda in GA said...

Happy SITS day. your little man is too cute!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Happy SITS! At least you didn't go out in the driveway and wait for Daddy to come home (I did that once). YOur little one is just adorable and so precious! Nice to meet you.
Yvonne

Busted Kate said...

Oh man, baby Davis is just about the cutest thing ever. What a great hubby to take the reins and give you a break!

Congrats on your SITS day!

Anonymous said...

I just found your blog today because of SITS. I love your picture! I wish I had looked that good when my daughter was a baby. Your little monkey is adorable!

April said...

Happy SITS day!!

Paloma said...

Happy SITS day!!! :) And yes... they already invented those "drive thru" stores.... at least in Mexico there are many... (Maybe because we are always in such a rush!) there are also many small grocery stores where you can just park and employees come to your car to ask what you need and they will bring everything for you! (from a lime to meat, milk, eggs or anything!!!) -sigh- I sure miss Mexico!

Ashley said...

What a cutie you have on your hands!!! Can't wait til my little bundle arrives and I can have a sippy cup like yours!

Congratulations on your SITS day!!

Minky Moo said...

Stopping by form SITS and now following! Any mommy who can hold a cute baby and a glass of wine is okay in my book!

Valerie Pilgreen said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!!!!

New Mommy!!! said...

Happy SITS DAY, Jessica!! Yeah!! So happy for you SITS TA!! Glad you got a little break!! What a great hubby!! And a well deserved MAMA!!

C H R I S T I said...

Happy SITS Day! You have a beautiful blog!

Kearsie said...

I remember those days. My kids are half grown up and out of diapers and sippy cups and Dora the Explorer and such and it still seems like those days.

Happy SITS day!!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day! Your little monkey is so cute!

Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity said...

Oh my! I feel your pain!! :) I like your sippy cup too!

Mommie Daze (Colleen) said...

Glad you got a little break. All mommies need one once in a while!

Gretchen said...

Hi! Happy SITS day!
I'm glad you got your well-deserved break. You're right... baby steps. Soon you'll be able to go to your weekend spa getaway!

I never got away by myself for more than a few hours until my 3rd child was 2 years old. I took a long weekend away with friends and I called every day, twice a day, but it was a good break. Now, since then (that was in 2004) I've gone away every year for a week with girlfriends. It is SO nice and you're right - it takes time to work up to being away from the kids and I'm always happy to get back to them! Feed your soul and don't feel guilty about it, but once we're moms we'll never be able to remember what it was like without our little angels!!!

Brassy Apple said...

how clever! Love your blog photo and corresponds with your blog title. Too cute! Love how your blog is an honest look at what moms do everyday!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day! I love your blog and am going to become a follower. Isn't it crazy that when you're home you can't wait to catch a break, but the second you're away you can't wait to get back? But for real, an extended spa weekend without a phone to check in on sounds fantastic right about now!

Lisa said...

Happy SITS day!

Funny how they can tire us out, but we actually love the tiredness :-)

cait said...

Happy SITS day! What an adorable little guy you have! So precious. Enjoy your day!
-a fellow SITS gal

Fertility Chick said...

Happy SITS day! Your little guy is too cute for words! I'm now following your blog - hope you'll stop by mine someday - I'll bring the sippy cups! ;)

Lux Oz Stays Gals said...

I know how you feel, though my husband would never think to say "Go on, you look like you need a break."

and we have four kids LOL!

Baby is gorgeous!

Sarah Larsen said...

Yay for SITS! I love the idea of a drive through store, and an automatic feeding spoon. Those would both make my life as a first time mom- much better! I'm gonna try to stop by more often! Visit me @ sarandtrav.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Happy Sits Day! I am following!! Pop by mamabirdnest(dot)com for some great recipes!!

katesafterthoughts said...

Your little family is just beautiful! Happy SITS DAY!

Tonya said...

Congratulations on your SITS day!

You know what...you may be on to something with that drive thru store. Wouldn't it be great if WalMart had a drive thru window and you could order diapers and wipes? :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS day...Davis is adorable and I'm glad you got a night out!

Unknown said...

Happy SITSday!

I totally get the whole needing to get out for some time to yourself--and to add wine into the mix? So fun!

Love your blog!

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the feature... Happy Sits Day!

Anonymous said...

Your blog is almost as cute at your babe ;) Love that header picture! Happy SITS day.

Jamie :)

Treasia Stepp said...

What an adorable baby he is! I remember needing those same breaks for myself and then having such a guilty feeling for taking the occasional one. I'm glad you got out and enjoyed yourself even if only for a short time.

Beth said...

Happy SITS day! Go take your break...every good mommy needs one!

mom2kmjx2 said...

Davis is so cute!!! Congrats. Happy SITS Day!!!

Margarita Bloom said...

Happy SITS day to you!!! Awww, you have the cutest little cuddle monkey I've ever seen! Great blog you have!!

The Nice One said...

I LOVE your picture!
Adorable, fun blog!

Sarah Brown said...

Oh THAT my blogging friend is the best sippy cup of all!=)
Happy SITS Day to you=)

Natalie at Mommy on Fire said...

Heck, yeah! Good for you - a good glass of Chardonnay and some time with my girls always makes for a refreshed and new mommy! Enjoy!

Kristen said...

Happy SITS day!

Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

Happy SITS Day! I love your sippy cup. Mine is getting bigger and bigger every year.

Your baby boy is a cutie.

said...

(Nearly) belated congrats on your SITS day!

Erin Bassett said...

Happy SITS day!! Loving your choice of beverage for your "sippy cup"!!

Rachel said...

Happy sits day! Your little one is ADORABLE!

Unknown said...

Oh your little boy is just adorable! I'm glad that you got to have a night out - I know first hand that those are hard to come by with an infant. My son was the same way with his food - if he didn't get it when he wanted it and was "scheduled" to get it... oh watch out!
Congrats on being the FB today at SITS!

Adorned with Lace said...

oh my gosh!!!!!! WHAT A CUTIE!!

Eileen said...

Happy SITS Day! {Oh my goodness...I love your banner!} Little Davis is adorable! and your playlist is great!
:)

Cybil said...

Love you blog Jessica! Keep up the great work!

Rachel Cotterill said...

It's always nice to get an unexpected break :) Hope you've enjoyed your SITS day, sorry I'm late dropping in!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I hope you had an amazing SITS day! My little dude had that little ducky to bathe in. He just graduated from it last week. : )

Kirsty said...

ROFL I love your name and your button is just hilarious. Your baby is to die for cute. Happy SITS day!!

Carla said...

Happy SITSday!!

Missy said...

Happy SITS day!

Jayde said...

Congrats on your SITS Feature. I am running behind this week, but thought I should drop by. Have a great weekend!

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