Don't get me wrong, there's still a part of me that is writing post-it to do's (I like destroying a whole note when I've completed something) and noticing the dust under the piano. While I'm no longer making these big lists or tackling the floors, I'm adapting to a new way of doing things.
Annalies, my 2.5 year old, has decided that it's her job to sweep and use the dust mop. I've always let the kids help with whatever household chores they want to try and then do it with them or just do it again when they are done. Who knew that a simple job like dustmopping a floor could be such an exhausting task! Since I find that wearing, I let Annalies do it and try to point out some areas that are bugging me and ask her to get them or just let it go and appreciate her willingness and help. Win-win, right?
I do still get to make my lists, so that's a plus for me. However, my grocery list now consists of an iPhone note that I can then text to Shawn for him to pick up. I still scour the sales ad and collect the coupons needed. He does a a great job of shopping for the family and does so very willingly.
All of this isn't to say that I've done nothing this week but watch tv and eat bonbons. I've helped the girls with their class Valentine's, sewed sead beads and pearls onto Natalie's flower girl dress, added 30 yards of turquoise tulle to the skirt of a wedding dress, sorted the girls' clothes and removed the ones that don't fit, colored pictures, had two doctor's appointments, made hot chocolate, and ran a 5 K (just kidding).
Plans for this week include adding another 30 yards of tulle to the wedding dress, adding beads to Annalies' Easter dress (what I do for one child I need to do for the other, right?), and figuring out Valentine's Day plans for home with Shawn and the girls. I don't have any OB appointments this week in order to give the specialist a chance to get her report to my OB.
The boys have been kicking me up by the ribs today. It's been nice to have both boys kicking my ribs as it is reassuring to know that both boys are facing the correct way. I know that there is still time for one or both of them to flip to a less than desirable position, but I'm choosing to remain optimistic that they will chose to cooperate, position-wise.
All of that to say I'm doing well and the boys are doing well. My house is less than fabulous, but I just don't care. The babies and I are healthy and that's all that matter. I'm enjoying my time with the small miracles in my life.
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