Okay, boo hoo post is over. Christmas is five days away … and now, I am excited!
My family is coming in on Thursday … I will be so excited to get home and hug them and watch them play with Emma.
We are celebrating with my family in full force on Christmas Eve. Mass, dinner, presents … the works! It will be nice. Low key and great!
On Christmas morning, we will watch our sweetie open a few presents … I tried to purchase next to nothing, and I am happy to say the only extra gift I bought her was pajamas, which she needs. I know she is going to be spoiled by her aunts, uncles, grandparents … so from us (or Santa?), she is getting a slide (I purchased this a few months ago from my boss), doll, doll stroller, sled, two coloring books and crayons, a fleece and pajamas … that sounds like a lot now that I write it out, but we didn’t spend much.
Then, we are headed to Debbie’s in the morning and Dennis’ in the afternoon. I am hoping to convince my parents to stay until Sunday or longer. I have the entire week after Christmas off! That’s the best gift of all!
In preparation for it all …
On Saturday, I attempted to finish Christmas shopping with Emma. She was an angel for MOST of the time. She reached her breaking point while we were in Meijer. It was one of those moments … she was contorting her body, screaming, etc. Meanwhile, I was trying to push the cart, pay, get her coat on her and keep my cool! As soon as the vehicle started to move, she was out … she was so tired she was snoring. I love her so much!
It was one of those experiences that fellow parents can relate to … awful! Again, it makes me so thankful for a daughter who is usually content and well behaved!
Before the fiasco, she got her picture taken with Santa (I will have to upload it), and she smiled and all! I have just a few small items left to pick up, but I feel so much better about things.
Yesterday, I got a lot of cleaning done. There is still a lot to do before Thursday, but it is manageable.
When I wrote my last post, I was very overwhelmed and disappointed about missing a family gathering on mom’s side … I just hate saying no to things, but I am certainly not super human, and there really are only 24 hours in each day, so I did what I could, and I will try to be more prepared next year!
That’s my little justification for my meltdown!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Good riddance 2010
Near the end of 2009, so many people around me were complaining about what a crummy year it had been. I felt so left out. Kind of like when I used to play basketball … I always had my best game when we lost, so I couldn’t celebrate.
2009 was an amazing year! I became a mom and a homeowner … so many small miracles helped make both of those dreams of mine a reality. I was on Cloud 9.
Enter 2010 …
To start the year, I had a gallbladder attack. I then had surgery to remove my gallbladder in February.
Right before Emma’s baptism in February, my car broke down when we went to visit my dying grandmother. I also got sick that weekend, but the baptism was perfect. One high note!
In March, I lost my grandma. She was the only grandparent I had left … the only grandparent I had known for nearly 20 years.
To start off May, I became more sick than I have ever been in my life. I was vomiting, had two black eyes (not sure if that was from vomiting or a virus) and couldn’t keep anything down for days. After three trips to the doctor, it was determined that I had an uncommon virus, which eventually resulted in pneumonia. I missed two weeks … of life.
The year didn’t really get worse, but my attitude did. I felt unhappy despite the blessings all around me.
Today was one of worst I’ve had in a long time. I am not excited about Christmas. I feel like I have no control … like I’m failing those around me. I hope that’s not the case, but I can’t seem to shake this slum.
When this month comes to an end, I will welcome 2011 in all its glory. I will
strive to count my blessings every day. I will make sure I never feel this way again even if more unfortunate events happen seemingly all at once.
2009 was an amazing year! I became a mom and a homeowner … so many small miracles helped make both of those dreams of mine a reality. I was on Cloud 9.
Enter 2010 …
To start the year, I had a gallbladder attack. I then had surgery to remove my gallbladder in February.
Right before Emma’s baptism in February, my car broke down when we went to visit my dying grandmother. I also got sick that weekend, but the baptism was perfect. One high note!
In March, I lost my grandma. She was the only grandparent I had left … the only grandparent I had known for nearly 20 years.
To start off May, I became more sick than I have ever been in my life. I was vomiting, had two black eyes (not sure if that was from vomiting or a virus) and couldn’t keep anything down for days. After three trips to the doctor, it was determined that I had an uncommon virus, which eventually resulted in pneumonia. I missed two weeks … of life.
The year didn’t really get worse, but my attitude did. I felt unhappy despite the blessings all around me.
Today was one of worst I’ve had in a long time. I am not excited about Christmas. I feel like I have no control … like I’m failing those around me. I hope that’s not the case, but I can’t seem to shake this slum.
When this month comes to an end, I will welcome 2011 in all its glory. I will
strive to count my blessings every day. I will make sure I never feel this way again even if more unfortunate events happen seemingly all at once.
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