Only 9 days to go until my scheduled C-section. I don’t like this out of control feeling – looking around and seeing clutter and mess in every corner and feeling like I can’t stay on top of it. Laundry is piling up, there’s no food in the house (ramen noodles for lunch today). Even if there was food, I don’t think I would be cooking! I’m wondering where that typical “nesting” burst of energy is that comes right at the end of pregnancy? I could use that now!
Yesterday I woke up somehow feeling like I ran a marathon. I think it may have something to do with my inability to sleep lately. The last 3 nights I couldn’t sleep more than 4 hours. The reasons being this baby is very active through the night (foreshadowing of what’s to come!), heart burn, and just being unable to get comfortable. So yesterday it felt like my body just shut down. I called Scott and he came home around noon and took the kids with him to the base to do the stuff he needed to do. I climbed in bed and slept til 4:30 p.m., got up, ate a bowl of cereal, visited with my neighbor, Mar and housemate, Rachel, then climbed back in bed for the night. It’s weird though because this morning I was anticipating feeling rested and ready to go, but I feel like I could just do that again!
So, where does this leave our homeschool??? I’m trying to get as much school in as possible before the baby comes. I feel good if I do reading and math with Kai at the very least. Until I get my curriculum in December workbooks and readers are helping. I have no idea if I’m doing ok. I’m happy that Kai is reading, I’m happy that Ezzy knows his alphabet and most of his letter sounds. I think that’s ok and I think that’s where they should be, but I really don’t know.
On a brighter note, this afternoon the boys’ friends Amber (6) and Naomi (10) came over and they had lots of fun together. I think Naomi truly is Jude’s bestest friend – he adores her and she adores him as well. It’s pretty sweet to watch him looking up to her and just cracking up and calling her “Moamy.” Gaby, their mom and I went grocery shopping and cooked dinner together, then had a relaxing meal with Rachel and Scott while the kids watched a movie and played. It was really nice to have the company and help with dinner and time to just hang out as adults, talk and laugh. I think I really needed that. Happy Friday!
thanks for these comments ladies – I think sometimes I am too hard on myself – especially with the homeschool because it's so new to me, I don't know what I'm doing!!!
thanks for these comments ladies – I think sometimes I am too hard on myself – especially with the homeschool because it's so new to me, I don't know what I'm doing!!!
Hey Leslie, I only have 1 and I'm EXHAUSTED being 9 months pregnant…I can't imagine how you feel!! Cut yourself some slack…we can't do it all, it's impossible! But you can love your boys and your husband and grow that baby healthy and that's what you need to focus on right now! Praying for you tonight and tomorrow – your C-Section! I love you Leslie…I truly pray the Lord gives you the strength you need and people around you to help in the ways that are most helpful! Love, Laurie Witty
You're doing great, Leslie! The kids are so young so cut yourself some slack…you are about to have a sweet baby and you will jump back into teaching after you get adjusted to having him around.
I can send you some websites if you want…I know there are some out there that show what your children should be learning at different ages. I need to look at that myself! I am sure you are doing a great job!