One Man Down

The last two weeks, I've been on a solo ride of parenting. Two down, four to go. Aside from working full time, I've been the primary taxi cab driver, diaper changer, meal fixer (shutter), baby bather, dresser, playmate, etc. all on my own. And boy do I miss my other half! I sure do have a new appreciation for ALL he does around our home! Like taking the trash down the street the night before pickup or taking Webb each morning so I can take my time getting to work. Or how he fixes us breakfast- the whole shebang 7 days per week and dinner most nights. Or how while I'm bathing Loo, he'll go get his pjs, diaper, and milk laid out. Or how he'll sweep up the kitchen, throw in a load of laundry, or fix that squeaky door that's been driving me crazy. I've definitely gotten a taste of what a single parent goes through. I used to say I couldn't imagine being a single parent. But now that I've kind of had that experience, I can say that mamas have this innate ability to step up, care for their children, and keep going the next day. (Well, most do.) Sure it's exhausting, but you just do it. I've tried to keep things 'normal' for Webb since daddy's been gone and so far, he's been a little angel. (Except for the other night when he had a full blown meltdown for no reason.) At the end of this crazy journey, we will all be thankful that life took this turn and while it's hard now, I know it'll pay off later. Chris, if you're reading, just know that I miss you more than anything and can't wait for that plane to land. And know there's a little one here who can't wait to see you too. We love you!

Webb at 27 months

I believe it's been a while since I've done a Webb update so I thought I'd write a few things tonight about what he's up to at 27 months. I guess in a few months I can say I have a two and half year old! Crazy how the time flies.

Eats: almonds, bananas, goldfish, feta cheese, rice and gravy, strawberries, bean soup, salad, pizza, chicken bites (way better than the nuggets), avocado, apples, blueberries, oatmeal. Will very rarely eat sweets. Still loves that milk.

Wears: Size 7 shoe, 2T clothes. Size 5 diaper. Which leads to  . . .

Pottytraining: Not yet. He has absolutely no interest although we talk about it, ask him if he wants to go, and have his little potty out in the bathroom. This summer we will tackle this when I'm home and he's not all bundled up all the time.

Loves to play with: trucks. Trucks. For the past week, he has carried two trucks- one in each hand- everywhere we've gone. He is sleeping with Scoop and Lofty every night. I can hear them clanking together right now. Once he's sound asleep I go move them unless he has them in a death grip. He also loves trains, tools, and playing outside.

 

Learning/Talking: He can count to 12 and then he says 14, 16, 18, 19, 20. Not bad! He can say his ABC's and knows his colors and most shapes. He talks in complete sentences. Today as he was helping me wash dishes, I told him I was proud of his hard work. He said, "Yeah, Mommy's impressed." Ha! He's always talking to his trucks- telling them not worry about it, he'll say something is "probably in there" or he'll talk about what's up in the "big air" (the sky). The other night he found a teeny tiny spider on the wall and had a full conversation with it. He also talks about himself a lot. "Webb's working hard" "Webb doesn't like the dark" or "Webb doesn't have any more." I love talking with him and listening to the funny things he says. I have got to start writing more of it down!

 

 

Reading: Every night, we read the same books: Big Red Barn, The Night is Singing, Goodnight Goodnight, Construction Site, Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, On the Night You Were Born. He knows every word to every book and can finish the sentences when we leave the words off. I guess so after reading them every.single.night. :)

 

 

We are most proud of our sweet boy and are doing all we can to raise him to be respectful and responsible. Some days, my patience is thin, and his occassional meltdowns make me feel like I'm doing it wrong, but I realize I'm not perfect, he isn't either, and as long and Chris and I are consistent, firm, and loving, we're doing the best we can!

 



Today I'm Thankful

1. That daddy has a plane ticket home next Friday. I can't wait to see those big brown eyes.

2. For a sweet friend who keeps me going- not only while running but through everything!

3. For a new Weight Watchers Taco soup recipe that I got. I'll post it later. It's simply divine!

4. Two nights at home with my Loo Loo. (New nickname, folks). We've snuggled, played with goggles, trucks, trains, done "Stompty" a game that involves stomping all over the bedroom and then falling down to "take a break." We've watched some movies, eaten lots of almonds, and read lots and lots of books about trucks.

5. For my sister.

6. For a 10 mile run that went really well. Although it involved duct tape on my feet, it was a success. That half marathon is looking better and better!



Happy Saturday night! I'm going to bed!

Running and Other Randoms

This weekend, I set a new PR for myself: 9 miles, no stoppies. It was overcast when I left and 5 minutes into my run, it started snowing. At about mile 2, it was snowing pretty heavily and was so so beautiful! I know people thought I was crazy to be out running in such weather, but I didn't mind it a bit. As I hit mile 5, the sun came out. It was kind of a "Glad to be alive" moment. This weekend, my buddy and I will continue our Saturday morning ritual. I'm hoping for 10, yes, buddy? I've got to order new socks though. I think if I hadn't had a nasty blister pop up at mile 7, I could have done 10 last weekend.

Here is some other randomness for all you readers out there. (Because there are so many. wink)

1. I love hearing Webb talk to his trucks. And how he takes them to bed at night. The other morning I went up to get him and he had them all lined up at the foot of his bed. Gosh, I love that boy more than life.

2. My sister and I had an impromptu visit to Ikea yesterday afternoon after my mom's car broke down on the side of 85 in Charlotte. Lovely place for a beautiful blond to be stranded. I picked her up and we did what any woman would do, we shopped. I love Ikea and all the cheap homey stuff they have!

3. I'm really looking forward to spring. I'm ready for sundresses, flip flops, skirts, warm weather, and lots of playing outside.

4. I've developed a love for walnuts or "walmets" as Webb calls them. They are especially tasty on a salad or in yogurt. And they are a "good fat." :)

5. March, April, May. Two 5k races and one 10k. So pumped.


Hope you're all having a good week!