We all woke up late again this morning, and had a leisurely breakfast and get ready time.
I made a to do list last night of the things that I wanted to do today. On that list? 1. Finish Christmas shopping 2. mail gifts to Grampa and Nana 3. finish wrapping gift 4. laundry. 5. Make a pot of beans
How am I doing? 1. Check. Except for one last gift I will pick up next week 2. Check. 3. Attempted, then gave up when Bella was opening the boxes as fast as I could put the presents in. Maybe this is a nap time activity. 4. This just isn't going to happen. Maybe on Saturday. 5. Check. Jose has really been wanting a giant pot of pinto beans to eat with eggs. Ew. But ok.
The one really, really hard thing about motherhood (for me) is that I can be as organized and prepared as I want, but it really all comes down to Bella. If she cooperates, great, although I still probably won't get everything I need to done since it all takes 300 times longer with a baby. But if she is tired, or cranky, or hungry, or wants to play, or really anything else then what I want just isn't happening.
On that note... are all babies this destructive? If there is a stack of books, she will throw them everywhere. A block tower, knocked over. Leaves tracked in the house, ripped to tiny pieces. A napkin, shredded. My hair nicely done, all pulled out. She is the nemesis to my organization. But, wow, do I love that little girl!
How funny you mention how much you love her despite how destructive she can be. How great are moms like you? The best. Can't wait to see you all! Thank you for the greatness that is your family blog. It always makes me smile.
ReplyDeletep.s. Beans and eggs = the best. + tortillas, even better :) - eli