Well another day of this week went by. It was another long long day but I am feeling like I am being productive at work and haven’t fully fallen apart just yet. I am getting up at 5:45 just to make sure I exercise before the day even begins. If you’d told me last year that I’d be doing that I would have laughed at you. How the times have changed.
Nathaniel didn’t have school today but I still didn’t snap anything of him except this crappy one.
He was quite lonely today with no daddy and no david and mommy working extra-hard. When David came home and was reading his library book, Nathaniel went right up him and snuggled.
And put his head right on the nook of David’s shoulder. I just about cried.
And then they played together. Even though David’s making a weird face in this one.
This is a bad shot but I love the look on Nathaniel’s face.
And now the kids are sleeping and I am still working. I haven’t made art today yet either and still have a few more todo list items so I might not get to it. But that’s ok. I did a lot and I will take some serious art time this weekend if needed. Right now more urgent (and legitimately important) things are happening. This is not to say I did no art. I still sketched and I am doing my weeklong journal. Just not a full standalone art journal page.
Anyhow. off to journal some and maybe – just maybe do some art. here’s to a better tomorrow. We have a 5K walk scheduled tomorrow night which should be really fun.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that David seems to be making friends at school.
2. I am grateful that I had a nice conversation with a good friend whom I hadn’t talked to in a while.
3. I am grateful that tomorrow is Friday.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I checked out two lego books from the school library. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that i had Spanish class today.
3. I am grateful that I played with Nathaniel.
Today went much better and much worse than expected.
First the good bits…After we took David to school, we drove to Nathaniel’s school and he immediately started playing with all the toys.
Made noises.
Showed them to us.
When it came time to go, we said bye and he got really upset. But within seconds, it was clear that he thought he had to leave and was upset at that. Once he figured out it was us leaving but not him, he was totally fine. And when we came back to pick him up 3+ hours later he was playing merrily and didn’t even seem super-excited to see us.
All in all, it was perfect. and I am so so so deeply thankful.
But work went considerably worse than expected. It wore me down emotionally and psychologically and physically. I ended up going to work last minute and then driving home right at bed time. So I only got this one photo of David.
who is still loving school by the way (thankfully!!) and I am completely wiped. I didn’t get to read to David today (first time this year) and I might not get to do art either. I did exercise (albeit some of it with the laptop in my hand) and I did manage a quick sketch but today was full and overwhelming. Here’s to a better tomorrow.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that David still loves his school.
2. I am grateful that Nathaniel loved school too. He was so awesome about it.
3. I am grateful that Jake was totally on the ball and covered for me and made me feel 100% worry-less when I had to just drive to work out of the blue.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I read Calvin and Hobbes. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that i made two new friends at school.
3. I am grateful that I had a great science and music class.
Well today was David’s first day of first grade. Here he is outside our house.
My big boy. He usually has a uniform but this week is not.
He was great. Once he walked in he sat down right away.
and started to color his name tag.
Nathaniel desperately wanted to color, too. But, of course, that was there for another boy.
when we left, David was great but Nathaniel cried big, huge tears. Didn’t want to leave David behind and he asked about David all day. When we got in the car to get him (today was a short day for David, just until noon.) he kept saying David’s name. When he saw David, his whole face lit up.
It was a stressful day for me so the kids just played once they were both home. David entertained himself and Nathaniel.
Who was so so happy to have his brother back.
Tomorrow promises to be even more stressful. David has a full day, Nathaniel starts his first day (which I cannot even imagine after the way he felt about David today) and I have a big day at work. So stressful all around. But it will come and it will go. And it will be ok.
The good news is David had a great day and loves loves his new school.
I am super-wiped as I woke up at 5:45 to exercise this morning. And I’ve been on emotionally and physically and mentally all day. So the plans tonight are to do some art if I can and then just lie on the couch and watch TV until it’s bedtime. Oh and some journaling.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that David loves his school. yey!
2. I am grateful that Jake was by my side the whole time. I really need him this week and he’s coming through for me again and again.
3. I am grateful that I finished so many todo lists that I don’t stress about anything else today.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that it was the first day of first grade! * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that i got some candy at school (and a pencil).
3. I am grateful that my little brother missed me today.
Quiet day here today. The morning started with exercise and then a family breakfast to celebrate Daddy’s birthday! And then we all took some quiet time and after Nathaniel did not take a nap, we went out to lunch to one of our favorite restaurants. I brought my camera along and snapped this of Nathaniel coloring.
And one of the birthday boy. The love of my life.
Nathaniel wasn’t cooperating.
I completely forgot to take a photo of the candle cause I was too busy singing. Our food was delicious. We then came home and I suddenly felt overwhelmingly tired so dozed on and off on the couch while the little boy played.
and the big boy, too.
here’s his creation.
Alas, tomorrow is the first day of school for David. New school. Wednesday is first day of school for Nathaniel and a big day for me at work. The week I’ve been dreading is finally here. But it’s going to be ok. I will make it through. Hopefully with flying colors.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for this long weekend. I think it was what I needed to feel calmer for this upcoming week. Also to remember that by Friday night this week will be over and I will officially be in the middle of Fall schedule.
2. I am grateful that my sweet, awesome, amazing husband was born. I love love love love love him to bit. Happy birthday my amazing husband!
3. I am grateful that I had a long and wonderful Skype chat with my sister. Love you, Yona.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I had some ice cream! * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that tomorrow is the first day of first grade.
3. I am grateful that it was Daddy’s birthday.
Another great and quiet day filled with art and family time. Jake went to work early in the morning while I exercised and then when he came back we took family shots.
I love and adore these photos.
even the blurrier ones.
or where the kids aren’t looking at the camera.
or make a super-bored face.
but, of course, my favorite is tickle time!
it is the very very best.
David got to watch a little TV.
Nathaniel went shopping with Daddy and came back with a smile.
my very favorite kind.
I’ve done a lot of todo list items this week and weekend. I feel close to caught up. I still have a few items on my list but I feel more caught up than usual. Tomorrow I have two classes starting up and it’s Jake’s birthday and the very last day of our summer.
Tonight, we play games for family night!
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for the piece of art I made today, it’s an all-time favorite.
2. I am grateful that we got more salads and fruit.
3. I am grateful that this summer was very memorable and wonderful for me.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we’re going to play Gobblet! * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I watched Looney Tunes.
3. I am grateful that I played on the computer.
Lovely, quiet day full of laughter and hugs and playing and art. Family photos, too, of course. David’s lips are purple cause he’d just come from swimming class.
pointing at the camera.
laughing.
getting daddy to laugh.
and tickle time!
David working on his gratitude journal.
and giving me a smile.
little boy smiling, too.
i love love love this one.
and one more smile for mama.
I apologize for not getting to the comments yet. I have about 17 blog posts that I am supposed to schedule. And a few layout assignments still to be done. And all I want to do is read. MY jaw is still hurting so I am taking it slow. I will get to them, I swear.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I started a new art journal.
2. I am grateful that Jake and Nathaniel got us some fruit. Love having fresh fruit in the fridge.
3. I am grateful that this weekend is quiet so I can take a lot of downtime.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I watched Sonic. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that mommy gave me a diary (I got my first one when I was his age).
3. I am grateful that I had swimming class.
I am so happy it’s the weekend. This has been a tough tough week for me. I am still feeling dazed, off, frustrated, overwhelmed, tired and stressed. Both my kids start school next week and the new schools, routines, alarms are making me stress even more. But it is what it is.
This is a common scene in my house. David playing with a toy and Nathaniel wanting it immediately.
Nathaniel looking at me as if to say “mommy make him give it to me.”
then the drama.
david looking at me to see if I will cave in into the crying.
me asking David to please sit next to Nathaniel so he can at least watch David.
the little boy finally calming down.
happens several times a day. there’s lots of loud complaining to mommy about how the other one grabbed the toy or is playing with the “favorite” toy. Life with two…
today was also the last of the recent art journaling pages I’ve been working on so I stacked them all up and took photos. It’s nice to see a stack like this:
Today I start a new journal. A slightly different size and medium. I am completely in love with art journaling and so thankful I’ve finally found a way to incorporate it into my day. I hope that with our new schedules it doesn’t go by the wayside. I will have to do it even if I don’t finish a whole page each day.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I finished two huge todo list items today.
2. I am grateful for a productive day at work.
3. I am grateful that it’s a 3-day weekend. I really need it.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I watched Kipper. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I have swimming tomorrow.
3. I am grateful that I played with my legos.
Today started crappy and just got crappier and crappier. And I’ve learned it doesn’t help to harp on it so I am just going to move on. I just feel worn out to bits lately and wish I could find a solid way to recharge (at least so it lasts more than 24 hours.) Alas, some days are just crappy. And the good days always come, too so I’ll wait for that.
I was at work for part of the day so I snapped photos when I came home. Nathaniel played with diapers.
David came down for a few minutes so I snapped a photo while I could.
Nathaniel organizing the diapers more and admiring his work.
then he moves on to legos.
the one catch while he’s looking at me.
and then smiling at the ceiling.
there we are. I have things to do and less then zero energy so I am going to go do those things. I hope your day was better than mine.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I went to work and it was productive.
2. I am grateful for some art time tonight. I really need it.
3. I am grateful that my jaw does seem to still be getting better.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I read Calvin and Hobbes. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played with my Nathaniel.
3. I am grateful that I played with my legos.
We decided to take today off so we could do one more family day before school starts next week. So we spent the morning doing our typical stuff (reading, art, scrapping, napping, etc.) and then when Nathaniel woke up we went to a mini-golf place on 101. It was super hot and not super conducive to great photos but I took some anyway.
Nathaniel watched at first.
even gave me some smiles.
Daddy played too of course. And he was the best.
before soon, Nathaniel was playing too.
And here’s proof I was there, too.
David did pretty well (except when he cheated. which when we pointed out to him, got him very upset.)
Here’s the only shot of the two of them I got and it’s blurry, of course.
but then Daddy snapped my favorite photo of the day.
and I got one of my big boy.
and one of my little one.
and that was that for golf. We then played for a few minutes in the arcade, used the tickets to get a plastic soldier and some candy. Dinner, laughter and now the kids are in bed and I have a layout to make. Here’s to another lovely day. Hope yours was, too.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for my package of goodies and that I made a layout already.
2. I am grateful for the awesome mini golf day.
3. I am grateful that my jaw is a little better today. Only 2 advils so far.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we went to play mini golf. * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played with my Nathaniel.
3. I am grateful that I got a toy soldier.
Another super-busy day here. But things are progressing and that’s what matters for now. I had no time to take photos today because I had to go to work for a meeting so I snapped one of David.
and asked Jake to help me with Nathaniel.
who wasn’t feeling very cooperative.
My jaw is still really really in pain so my plan tonight is to curl up and watch TV. That’s it!
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful I went to work today, it was so much more productive to have the meeting in person.
2. I am grateful I took tomorrow off, the last of our family days before school starts.
3. I am grateful for Advil. It’s the only thing that’s keeping me from crying nonstop.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I played with my brother * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I got extra time on the computer.
3. I am grateful that we finished our elephants book.
Today was a crazy crazy crazy day at work.But, in the end, it all worked out. The kids spent most of the day playing by themselves.
Mostly with legos.
Nathaniel was very cranky after he woke up. Wouldn’t let me take his PJs off, wouldn’t let me put his pants on after a diaper change. He’s sulking here cause David went upstairs.
Then gets distracted by the TV.
Would not let me take any photos. So when Jake got home I asked him if he could hold Nathaniel so I could capture some.
And snapped one of David, too.
Then Nathaniel started to have fun. (popping with his fingers here.)
And went a little too crazy.
Super-happy.
hurting daddy
and hugging him (or head butting him…we weren’t sure.)
either way, I got my smiley photos.
My jaw’s been acting up again and I have a bad headache from it and I am tired and worn out. So my plan tonight is to just relax. Maybe read a bit. I will aim to reply to all the comments, too. Let’s see if I do.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for a new dev channel. This one was eventful.
2. I am grateful I did make some art today. It makes me very happy.
3. I am grateful that I don’t have anything due right now so I can take the night off and relax without feeling bad.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I played Atari with Daddy * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played with my legos.
3. I am grateful that I played with Nathaniel.
I hope you’re not already sick of dahlia pictures because there are many many many more.
Today began with exercise and family photos. Me taking one of the boys.
Nathaniel thrilled to have the remote.
“Traumatized” when it’s taken away.
Completely distracted looking out the window and playing with the curtains.
Thoroughly bored and getting fidgety.
suddenly realizing David has the remote.
about to break down again which is what finally prompted us to get right into tickle time.
And finally laughter.
Which ended in tears cause We tickled David too much. But alas, another family shoot. And then it was quiet time, art time, still-won’t-take-a-nap time. So we finally gave up and went to the San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum where the kids had an absolute blast. As the day came to a close, I started feeling overwhelmed and tired so the ride home and dinner was not so great.
But now they are sleeping peacefully and I am trying to quiet my mind and soul and find peace, too. It was quite a wonderful sight seeing them explore, laugh, and just be so happy. I am so thankful.
It was a productive and wonderful weekend. We get one more before school starts and fall is officially here.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for the museum. It’s such an excellent place for kids.
2. I am grateful I made a minibook which has been on my todo list and wrote my newsletter, too.
3. I am grateful some peaceful time before tomorrow’s stressful day begins.
Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we went to the museum * {his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played legos with daddy.
3. I am grateful that I played wii. (he got to play a little bit today.)
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