Top 10

Top 10 for the Week:
(November 4th)

10.  Halloween Candy.  I hate you.  Every single piece.  I have gained weight these last few weeks because of you.  I would throw you out but Jay won't let me.  Be GONE!

9.  Generator.  When Jay and I were away to Atlanta, out power was out for several hours (due to the snow storm).  Jay decided then that it would be worth the money to purchase a generator.  We already had an electrician do the wiring and such...so all we needed was the actual generator.  SO, now we are prepared in case it were to happen again.  Makes me feel a bit better.

8.  Speech.  Was rough this past week.  I cried.  A lot.  Some days I feel like we take 20 steps back.  It's SO hard.  I SO wish there was something MORE we could do.  But I truly think that waiting is the only thing that we can do right now.  UGH.  I feel like the fate of our son's language is in our hands and our hands are behind our back where we can't see them.  Talk about confusing.  Yes.

7.  Pity Party.  So, on top of the rough speech day, I had a few other things this week that made me sad.  Or shall I say make me feel like I'm not doing my job correctly.  Why do I have to be so tough on myself?!?!?!  I wish I had more confidence.  And don't get me wrong--there are days were I'm like--"I've got this stay-at-home-mom thing down."  But then there are other days, like this past week were I just want to run away.  And I wonder if I've scarred my children for life.  Well, maybe not THAT bad...but you get my point.  I wouldn't be who I am IF I didn't think these things.  That's just me.  I'm trying my best to let things roll off my back.  "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."

6. Gifting.  There is something SO great about giving a heartfelt gift to someone.  Something you know the other will greatly appreciate and treasure.  I did that this week.  And I'm excited to see her reaction)

5.  Full Day at Noon.  One day this past week I had run a whole marathon before noon.  Not really--BUT it felt like it!  I had made like 4-5 stops before noon with BOTH kids and headed to a friend's house for lunch and an afternoon play date.  It was exhausting.  But the kids were somewhat good.

4.  Prepping for the Weekend.  Stressful.  That's all.

3.  Clayisms.  So our little Clay is a picky eater.  He's not a horrible picky eater, but WAY worse than Miss Mal.  Jay and I had a great idea this week to wrap his dinner up and give it to him as a snack at bedtime.  I found almost too much pleasure in giving it to him.  You should have seen his face.  Priceless.  However, he DID eat a few pieces of Tilapia one night AND a few pieces of pork another.  So, I considerate a battle won by us.  Right?!?!   

2.  Malloryisms.  On the way to school one day this week, I had country music on.  After a few minutes Mal asked me the meaning of Motor Boating.  Enough said.  I've really been trying hard to teach her how to get through her frustrations.  Instead of crying and throwing a tantrum...I've been encouraging her to talk it out or give herself a break.  I'm feeling like communication is the actual culprit.  She's quick to jump into a hot mess instead of talking it out with me, her dad, or her brother.  Especially Clay.  She'll get SO mad at him for not sharing and then when I ask her if she asked him for it, she'll tell me no.  90% of the time, I'll have her ask him, and he'll give it to her.  I'm wondering when I'll actually start seeing the results of my endless coaching. 

1.  Quilting Retreat.  Loved every minute of it.  Finished MORE projects than I brought!  Signed up for another one in the spring AND next fall.  Such a great time to hang out with my mom and other women who love quilting & sewing.  Thanks mom for getting me addicted and for helping me find MY hobby.  Now, I just have about 10 more projects to do before Christmas! Ha! 

That's a wrap.
Have a great rest of the week!

Until next week,
Mrs. Newell