We had a very low key weekend so there isn’t too much to update on. Tom was in Vegas for work and got home on Saturday. It was a rainy day so we went to the mall, but not for long since it was so crowded we couldn’t stand it, and we finally got out for a date night sans baby thanks to his parents babysitting. Apparently MG screamed the whole time we were gone (I also had to pick her up from my Mops meeting early Friday because she was inconsolable) so we clearly are still dealing with some attachment issues. I can’t even leave the room when I’m home alone with her without her getting upset. At this point I’m really not sure what to do.
Sunday we watched church online as I couldn’t leave MG in the nursery knowing the screaming fits she had the two days before, and went to a park we had never been to before, which was disappointing to say the least. At least we got a couple nice pictures so it wasn’t a complete waste.
Now it feels like the week is almost over with, how does time go so fast when you’re a parent? It’s cold and gloomy here so we haven’t been up to too much. Last night I went to an amazing women’s night of worship held at a church here in Atlanta and today we had a really nice shopping play date.
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 (similar)Smelling: Our Christmas tree and the homemade cookies I just made. It’s perfect. If you’re wondering, I’m writing this in advance of publishing, I’m not baking cookies insanely early in the morning. Or maybe I am, don’t judge me.
Eating: Those same cookies – chocolate chip. Yum.
Drinking: Mint Hot Chocolate – I make it by adding a Dove mint chocolate to regular hot chocolate. It’s amazing.
Watching: MG make a mess eating zucchini. This will be fun to clean up.
Hearing: Christmas music all day every day. I’ve bust out some old Christmas piano music as well and have been playing that.
Thinking: About how to be more present. Also about the zillion things I want to do to our house. And my to-do list. And all the things that cause me not to be more present. And about how to break this cycle. You get the point.
Feeling: Tired. Always.
Looking Forward To: Next weekend! With a friend coming in town and lots going on I have a feeling it is going to be a good one!
Being present and being productive and being not present is a vicious cycle. These pictures are so cute!
Thank you 🙂 And I know – such a hard balance!
It's absolutely wonderful how you relish each moment with Maddie Grace, from smelling the Christmas tree, drinking hot chocolate, eating cookies, and more. This is priceless memories made! 🙂
It really is – time is going so quickly!
I'm right there with you on the endless to-do list! You're family is gorgeous and it sounds like you guys are having a great holiday season!
I bet most people can relate haha!
These are such sweet pictures! I get the to-do list thing. I'm constantly stressing about how much I have to do to the point that I don't get anything done because I'm so overwhelmed. It's so hard to break the cycle when you're also worrying about money all the time. It's like if one stress lowers, the other one spikes.
Exactly!
I love seeing the world open up to little ones. Your daughter is precious!
Thank you 🙂
gorgeous pics! Love your outfits and MG is adorable ;o)
Thanks!
Love these posts and hearing what you're up to! Your family is beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Pretty pictures. Your family is gorgeous!
Thanks 🙂
Thank you for sharing such precious pictures of you and your little one!
Thank you!!
i'm totally with you…my 4 1/2 month old wont even let my husband hold her :/
Mine used to do that too! She's okay with daddy now, and really is becoming a daddy's girl, but even now there are times that she just wants me and not him
I love the smell of Christmas trees! It's always so festive!
Me too they are the best!
this baby has to be the cutest baby ever!!! love the picture of you looking at each other! =)
Awww thank you!
"Feeling: tired, always." Yes! Your baby is adorable though and you look great, so you cover it up well! Lovely pictures! 🙂
Haha truth. Thank you 🙂
Aww you really did get some beautiful pictures of you all though! So sweet that she misses you so much!
Katie <3
Thank you! Sweet but challenging!
What a cute baby! She's got such an adorable smile. I love your pictures.
Small suggestion. Your font is so tiny that I have to change my zoom to 125% to be able to read it. You may consider using a bigger size.
Thank you for your sweet words and your feedback! I've actually been wondering if it was too small so I'm glad someone said something – I went ahead and made it bigger 🙂
I really need to learn to be more present as well. It's so tough in this world where there is so much going on around us at all times! Great post, and I hope the separation anxiety goes away for you soon!
Aw that attachment phase is a hard (and heartbreaking) one. Hope it doesn't last too long for you!
Such a cutie pie!! What great pictures! <3
She's just too cute! Lovely photos!
That sounds exhausting. She's adorable but it sound like you could use a spa day.
Love the beautiful photos. I hear you about being present. That is a tough one. So much to do and so very little time.
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