I just don't have a lot of time for my blog right now. Not enough hours in the day (or night, for that matter). Ella's asleep on my legs for a RARE daytime sleep. Luckily, she sleeps very well at night...all the way through!
Ella's growing up! Two months old on Monday. She smiles and smiles in response to us, but I haven't been successful in capturing it on film. My friend Yael is going to take her first professional photos next week, and hopefully she can capture her adorable smile (and her hair, which is totally WILD). Wonder if a faux-hawk would go with her smocked bishop dress? ;)
Jackson's getting ready to start up his Little Gym next week, and preschool two mornings per week at the beginning of September! I think it'll go well, and be great for both Jackson and me. We're discussing adding in occupational therapy for some sensory issues that he has, which we believe are linked to his speech delay. Therapy has been a major source of anxiety for Eric and me. I wish we had a crystal ball to look ahead and see how he's doing in the future, so that we might have some peace about it. It's difficult to determine what exactly is going on with his speech delay, and how to best approach it at his age. We're thankful that he's such a happy and wonderful boy, and that his speech delay doesn't seem to bother him at all. :)
Speaking of time and stress, I wrote on Facebook yesterday that I'm overcommitted and overstressed (is that even a word? ;)?). Based on the responses I received from my other mom friends- I am definitely not the only one feeling this way! The next two months are sure to be insane in the Yokeley household due to a fair amount of travel, 8 million parties, a trillion appointments, trying to see family members who are moving far away, preschool starting, sorting through insurance problems and what needs to be done for Jackson's therapy, and the biggy- a very stressful release time at Eric's job. I feel like we're being pulled in too many directions- physically, mentally, and financially. I have a lot of trouble saying no, and I need to learn to do so in order to preserve what's left of my sanity. Serenity now!
It's times like this that I really wish my mom were here in my area, and that my sister was at least on the East Coast. She's up for a promotion where she will travel to plants across the Western US as an inspector, and work from "home" (aka remotely) when she's not inspecting. This would allow Shel and her awesome husband Dan to be able to spend more time here in NC (Dan works from "home", too). She misses being around the kids, and they certainly miss her (well- I know that Jackson does for certain). She'll find out in about two weeks about the job, so keep her in your thoughts!
We're also trying to convince my mom to retire and sell her house, and split time between alternately living with the three of us daughters and traveling. I actually think she's come around to the idea. I could so use her help during the times when she is here, and so could Eric and the kids- and fortunately, she actually wants to do just that! We had my mom's mom (my Grandma Young- whom I loved very much and was the inspiration for Ella's middle name) living with us for some time when I was younger, and even though she had dementia, which was difficult at times, it was wonderful. We would like for mom to be able to spend the amount of time with the kids that she really wants to, as well as enjoy retirement. We'll see what the future holds...
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