The detriment of chocolate milk...

First of all, I want a bonus point for having the word detriment in the title.  In case you're not sure, that's a big word for me.

I enjoy chocolate milk (as you all know).  And I like to have it in the morning and before I go to bed.  I find it relaxing and calming.  It reminds me of being a child.  Although I don't think my mom allowed me to have chocolate milk as a child... Anyway!  This morning I put my chocolate milk glass on the floor and put away some of Jacob's clothes.  Moms, do you see my mistake?  Apparently, when your child scoots, chocolate milk should not be on the floor.

I think my first clue was the quietness in the other room.  He had been fussing and then stopped.  I figured he just found something to play with.  Well, he did.  It happened to be my chocolate milk.  He tipped the glass.  All over the floor.  We now have a nice chocolate milk ring residue.  I thought I did pretty good cleaning it up, but you can totally still see it.  I know am convinced we need to clean the carpet in here yearly.

My favorite part was while I was cleaning up the chocolate milk, Josh was trying to clean up Jacob.  Somehow while washing his hands his sleeves became soaked.  Intriguing!  All I know is that I was very grateful to be able to concentrate on cleaning up while Josh concentrated on occupying the child.  Lesson learned.

What has your child spilled on the floor?  And, if you don't have children, what have YOU spilled on the floor??

I haven't left my apartment since Tuesday...

Yep, that's right.  I have been inside my apartment since Tuesday.  And I have no plans to leave today.  I do have to leave tomorrow, so I'm preparing.  I thought for sure this would make me go crazy.  And honestly, I am completely ok with it!  I am warm, cozy and comfortable.  I don't have chapped lips and dried hands, either!  I promise you, this is the BEST part of being a stay-at-home mom!

Sure, I have an opportunity or two to go outside.  I could make a snowman, take out the trash, clean off the other car that's not being used, etc.  Instead, I'll stay inside.  It's wicked cold out there!  I always chuckle when people on facebook write how cold it is outside and I haven't been out in days.  I have no idea what it's like out there!! I'm sure this will change once Jacob becomes old enough to go to school.  I won't be able to just stay inside for 4 days in a row.

For now, I will relish in the fact that I've been inside for days.  My teeth haven't chattered and I haven't been so cold my boogies froze in my nose (too much? sorry...).   I love having the choice of leaving my apartment or not.  And I like that choice!  I don't have to drive in the snow if I don't want to, and I like that!!

Anyone else stay inside for many days in a row???

I love to shower!

I always dreaded having a child simply because I was afraid I wouldn't get to shower anymore.  You understand, don't you?  You've heard stories from moms who say they didn't get a shower in the last week or more.  Ones who couldn't brush their teeth or go to the bathroom until their husbands came home for the day.  And honestly, I freaked out.  Really!?!?! I couldn't IMAGINE not brushing my teeth or pottying for hours on end.  And, horror of horrors, NOT showering!?!?! Are you serious?!?!?!?!

I think I have realized I have an unhealthy obsession with showering.  I love it.  I cannot go three or four or more days without showering!  In fact, I can't go more than 24 hours without getting in there!  So now my issue is finding time.  I *will* make time to shower!  I'll put that baby boy in a bouncy seat or for a nap or anywhere I can so I can feel clean again.  Yes, it will be a short shower in case he decides to be awake instead of asleep, but it's a shower no matter what!

I'm not sure how this will all work if we add another child into the mix.  I may have to wait to have the next child until this one can function by himself while I shower.  Either that or I'm going to do a lot of cleanup with the crayon marks on the walls.  To get my shower, I may just be willing to do that!  Either way, that shower is MINE!

What daily task can you not live without??

It's not in my control...

We've been struggling in our household lately.  Maybe, more accurately, *I* have been struggling in our household lately.  My frustration level has been quite high as well as my eating level.  It's amazing how easily food finds its way into my mouth when I'm stressed.  And I just have no idea why I can't lose weight.  Hmmm.  I feel like there's a direct correlation here...

So anyway, after some soul searching by myself, with Beth Moore and with my husband, I think I'm finally ready to deal with this issue.  You see, I want to control everything.  And if it doesn't go exactly to plan, I get upset.  Because, obviously, the fact that it's snowing is in my control.  So when it starts to snow and cancel my plans, I go find a cookie or chocolate milk or whatever I'm desiring.  The same happens when Jacob is fussing and I don't want him to.  I can change his diaper, feed him, make sure he's comfortable and he may still fuss.

So my new motto?  It's not in my control.  I can't control that it's snowing, that Jacob isn't happy playing, that my husband won't buy me a new car.  But God can.  The second part?  It's in God's hands.  I feel like this is the one reason I am getting through today.  My husband is at school teaching, and it's snowing.  I'm worried about him getting home safely.  But I can't control the situation.  The good part is I know the Person who can.  And I can talk to Him and He can fix it. 

So for now, it's in His hands, and out of mine.  And I'm good with that.  Now, if it can translate into not drinking a gallon of chocolate milk...

Do you have a daily saying to keep on keepin' on??

One of "those" days...

First, I love how excited these people get in the French's commercial when they add mustard.  Really? No one gets that excited... sorry French's...

Ok, to the post.  Today is one of "those" days.  I think the last 24 hours have been one of "those" last 24 hours.  Jacob fell off the chair, he banged his lip on the play area today, and I forgot to get stuff from the grocery store last night so I have to go back.  Yep, one of "those" days.  I've decided the solution is to throw your hands up in the air, and eat some chocolate.  At least, that's how I've been dealing with "those" days.  Just ask my chocolate milk.

I know every mom has these kind of days, and that almost makes me feel better.  At first I think about how everyone must be judging my parenting since my child hurt himself again.  Now I've decided that's not what they're doing at all.  Now, they're reliving the moment when they did the same thing to their child. Maybe this isn't entirely true, but I really hope it is.  I'm not sure if it's a full moon lately, but the kids are getting worse.  One friend's daughter peed in the tub.  Another one spilled milk at 2:00 am.  At least I know I'm not alone in this.  There are others that are wanting to bang their heads against the wall too.

So the real issue is figuring out how to not bang your head and to turn your day around.  I know that I can change my day with my attitude.  I know I don't have to eat the pudding cups that I bought.  But what if I don't want to?  What if those pudding cups sound pretty darn good to me??  The problem is that not all mom's seem to give into this.  Those are the ones I want to be when I grow up.  And maybe God is just putting me through all of this so I can learn to do that.  For today, I might eat the pudding cup.  Tomorrow I'll learn how to deal with this...

Go on, tell me about your last one of "those" days....!!

My favorite place...

Lately, it seems that the grocery store has become my favorite place to be at.  I only say this because I'm there at least once a week.  I feel like I am perpetually making a shopping list and forever begging Josh for the car or some free time to get there.  How is it that I need to go to the store so often?!?  Maybe it's my new obsession with Chocolate milk...

I seem to find new obsessions quite often.  For awhile, it was oreo cookies.  But then I kept getting fatter, so I'm trying to stop that obsession.  For awhile it was wraps, onions, chips, etc.  Now it's chocolate milk.  So now I have to go to the store, because the gallon of chocolate milk I bought last Tuesday didn't make it a week.  I'd like to place complete blame on Josh, but we all know that's not true!

I try to act like it's because I forgot to get butter or that I don't have enough eggs.  Sometimes I try to pretend it's because there's nothing to make (even though I have about 20 hot dogs in the freezer).  And, let's be honest, if I can get out for a bit by myself, I will totally do that!  The only problem is coming home with the receipt.  Eeeeek.  Talk about getting in trouble! 

Today's defense?  I need fruit for Jacob.  And chocolate milk for me.

How often do you go to the grocery store???

Cooking from scratch...

I had a brilliant idea.  I forgot to buy sub rolls for the meatballs for dinner.  So, I'm going to make rolls.  Yep, you read it right.  I am making sub rolls.  Does anyone else want to pray for Josh and I because of our stomachs??  I'm pretty sure we might die... Or at least maybe some food poisoning??  I mean it, you all better pray.  And lots of it.

I feel like as a stay-at-home mom, I'm required to make meals from scratch.  Every single one of them.  And let's be honest, I do NOT like to do that!  I think it's because my mom and mother-in-law both do it.  Of course, not *every* meal is from scratch, but in a week at least 3 of them are.  And I am not measuring up!  Even though I'm making sub rolls from scratch, the meatballs are frozen from the store.  And the sauces are bottled.  But I'm making sub rolls!! HA!

It makes me wonder what I would have done if I had lived in the 1800s.  I'm pretty sure I'd spend the entire day in bed, crying.  Really, how did those women do it??  They NEEDED to be at home!  They had no refrigerator, electricity, vacuum cleaner.  My goodness.  I am grateful for living in the 2000s!!!!!!!!  I just can't imagine what Jacob will do when he's 20.  They'll probably have some button that makes your meals, no prep necessary.

Do you make meals from scratch???