For now we seem to be in the swing of things. I wake up, get ready, get harrison up, feed him, and then get to play with him til 8:30 when I drop him off. Thank goodness for those extra hours in the morning. They have saved my sanity and my health. David is still working at the MTC as senior missionary training coordinator. He loves it. He goes to school in the afternoon and is doing an internship every 3rd weekend at the hospital. Last weekend was his first shift and he came home smiling. He works with patients who have just had heart attacks. He is loving it. It has helped light the fire again for the path to medical school (which has been long and grueling).
David is still serving as ward clerk, which keeps him busy all Sunday and Tuesday nights. I am a counselor in the Young Women so I am gone on Wednesday nights for mutual...after a long day working. I am so jealous of stay at home moms out there. Enjoy the peace of being in one place and of being with your children.
We are honestly busier than we have ever been in our whole life. Add a kid to the mix and life gets interesting. These have been the hardest weeks...ever. But as busy and stressful as it is, it has been the biggest blessing in our lives to have our little Harrison. He is pure joy. We love him.
In other news, my sister is coming this week with her little mymy. I know she is coming to see her husband's family, but I don't care. I'm just glad I get to see her period =) I sure do miss her.
Oh have I mentioned I am illustrating a book?! So excited. It's one of my life goals so I am pretty pumped. It is for my dad's cousin. I've only done one illustration so far, but it is grrreat. Add that to my daily list of duties and I have no time. But it's ok!
Oh have I mentioned I am illustrating a book?! So excited. It's one of my life goals so I am pretty pumped. It is for my dad's cousin. I've only done one illustration so far, but it is grrreat. Add that to my daily list of duties and I have no time. But it's ok!
Harrison does this funny sucking in of his bottom lip now. I love it.
He is not into solids anymore, he barfs them up. But if I let him play with his spoon first his seems much more into it =)
He is sitting all by himself now! I know here the chair is supporting him. But I had to get a picture of this. This green chair is the puss on the face of our living room. It is gross and ugly, but David got it for free helping a guy move. He wanted a "man" chair. It reclines and yes is comfortable, I'll give him that. But it is hideous and I don't know how to save it. I will live with it for now until we give it to another guy and his poor wife.
It is hard being a working mom- but I think you also learn to appreciate things a little more and not take them for granted. I love you- and while it doesn't get easier....it gets more joyful as you are able to work it better and better everyday. Love to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin :) you are a good example of that! Love you!
DeleteI totally agree with Erin!! It's hard, especially being LDS when (what seems like) EVERY other young mom gets to stay home. Sometimes I feel judged for "leaving my baby" but we understand that it's only for a while. And although it can be hard, we're following what Heavenly Father has in mind for us at this time and working on over coming the obstacles and trials that comes with it. Hang in there, you're not alone couz :)
ReplyDeleteRach you are amazing and you are such a great mommy! Little Harrison is so lucky to have you guys as parents and I'm sure that things will feel like they go a little more smoothly as time goes on. I think you are awesome for making the sacrifices you need to make to support your family and so David can get his schooling done. Love you girl!
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