THE NEW ME....MOTHER OF TWO

I have not blogged in forever and it stays in the back of my mind.  In this three month hiatis, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy that I have enjoyed everyday.  I will share many stories and pictures soon.  I have so many topics that I want to write about and pictures and meals that I want to share that it is tremendously overwhelming.  I have the tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed.  So I decided to stop folding laundry and reschedule the thank you notes I need to write (several weeks late) and sit down to blog.  Not for long….but at least get started.  I have many things on my mind these days.  A newborn, a busy job, concerns about raising two kids, a meal schedule, a new budget for 2 kids.  I wake everyday overwhelmed with what needs to get done and then the subtle pull of mommyhood reminding me to spend carefree time with each child.  This is going to be a hard transition, but I am ready to meet and exceed the challenge.  I know I will fail….. probably daily.  I commit to doing my best to laugh it off and learn.   I will do my best to share responsibility and also not get angry when I just have to do it all on my own.  I have already asked for babysitting help more times in the 6 weeks of having two kids than I did in the entire two years with Landon.  I have so much to learn and so much to enjoy. I can honestly say that the biggest challenge so far is simply staying sane.  If I can go over 3 hours without tearing up over something sad, happy, unfortunate, wonderful, or annoying, I can count that as a success.  It doesnt happen often.....maybe when I am fortunate enough to sleep 3 hours at I time.  I hope to share much of my journey in this blog.  My random kitchen will have a menu makeover as I search and experiment with serious quick meals.  I am talking 15 minutes quick.  Can it be done?  I don't know. We will soon see.