What’s up, Wednesday? Oh Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, why do people dislike you so? The time passes simultaneously so fast and slow, that I can hardly keep up with what day it is lately, and they all just kind of meld together. Being mama to H while working from home managing 4 properties and 6 units, with an additional 2 properties with 4 units on the way, blogging, etc is proving to be in.sane. I literally forgot to stop and eat two days last week until after the Hubs got home because of everything I’ve had to do!
When I saw this “What’s up Wednesday” linkup from Ashley, Katie, and Shannon, I thought it’d be a fun and quick way to collect my thoughts and prompt me to take a minute to breathe and reflect. Andplusalso, hello – Shannon from The Hallway and I share the same name, so it’s pretty much fate.
What I loved about the past week // The chaos! As weird as that sounds, I thrive on the hustle and bustle and am loving being back “working” again. Knowing that I’m needed and appreciated, outside the home, in a professional standpoint feels really really good. Plus, I don’t hate that I’m not bringing home a paycheck – wahoo!
I also got together with some of my mommy friends at a local wine bar on Monday night and it. was. awesome. It reminded me that taking some time for myself and getting out with the girls to drink and giggle and relax is good for the soul, and I woke up Tuesday morning feeling SO refreshed. It was like someone hit the reboot button and I felt lighter and less stressed and had an awesome mom day with H.
Donating milk to a friend of a friend who adopted a week old baby boy! I am fortunate to be able to produce more than enough for H, and up until 4 or 5 months ago when I packed the pump away was pumping milk a few days a week to store up, just in case, and donating along the way to local moms. Is it weird I’m excited to start pumping again? I’m sure the feeling won’t last long, but I’m so excited to help her and her new son, even in this small way.
What I’m looking forward to // So much! The hubby is doing awesome things at work, and is getting recognized because of that, and there are some pretty awesome maybe-possibly-hopeful opportunities that maybe-possibly-hopefully are coming his (read: our) way.
Not to mention the two trips this month and two trips next month that H and I are going on. I am SO incredibly excited for H and I to meet up with our amazing J14 village and celebrate our first year as parents to these incredible little beings.
What I’m nervous about // Spreading myself too thin with trying to work from home with a baby toddler (still so not used to that) who is so not into independent play, while still maintaining a household. I’m worried I won’t have as much quality time to sit on the floor and play and read with H, and will always be thinking about rent checks and contractor scheduling and grocery shopping, and it makes me feel guilty.
Attempting to not spend money in February to save for all our trips coming up and life in general. I have a really hard time saying no to a good sale. Or a cute cardigan. Or ankle boots. Or anything H sized. Or wine.
Taxes. #grownup
Getting in enough QT with the Hubs with how little we’ll see each other in February.
So tell me – Wednesday: yay or nay?
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sounds like you've got a lot going on! I totally feel you on that spreading yourself too thin…but I'm sure things will work out! That is so cool that you're donating milk! I didn't even know you could do that…you're awesome!
Thanks for linking up with us today! I hope you'll come again next week!
I hear you on the being so busy! I feel like time just flies before my eyes and I am just trying to roll with the punches!
Thanks for linking up with us today!
Great link up, I will have to check some others out! Love finding new blogs to read!
I spread myself too thin all the time!!! I loved this post- just wish your adorable photos were larger 🙂
Thanks for the tip Stephanie – it was my first time writing a post on my phone so I had no idea the pictures had uploaded so small. I fixed their sizing now 🙂
I hear you.. whenever I feel overwhelmed I take a day off from everything (except kids).. .and just veg on the couch with lifetime on..
Ha, my son unfortunately doesn't ever sit still so I'm not at the point where I can do that yet, but I'm excited for when I can!
Wednesday is a win in my book! 1/2 way done with the week, woo hoo!!
I like Wednesdays because they are less busy than Tuesdays for me! Ahh….
I try to think of everyday as a blessing! So Yay for Wednesday!
Always better to be busy than idle.
I am always trying not to spend money, especially when there is a sale or a cute cardigan! I hear you
Sounds like exciting things are happening. Wednesdays are okay for me. Not the most exciting day of the week but definitely a reminder that the weekend is near 🙂
Life is so crazy! But I'm glad you have some trips coming up, that will definitely be tons of fun! And yes, it pretty much is fate that we share the same name 🙂 Thanks for linking up! I hope you'll do it again soon!
That is so awesome of you! I pump for a family who adopted as well, and I know they're so thankful!
Wow! What a blessing you are to be able to share your milk! Looks like sone big things are in store for you as well:-).
I think it's great that you are donating your milk. My friend was a surrogate for a family and she pumped milk for the family.
I don't have kids so I never experienced this. But it seems to me it is a really great idea.
I don't have kids so I never experienced this. But it seems to me it is a really great idea.
Aw! What a cutie pie! It's very generous of you to donate your milk.
I've never heard of donating milk, how wonderful!
That is so wonderful that you are donating your milk! I really wish I thought of it when I was breastfeeding, I had an overflow of milk for the first 6 months!
Love the photos! You are definitely up to a lot!
I love that teething ring! Where did you get it from? How amazing to be able to donate your milk to a friend! I struggled with producing with my first and wish that milk donations were a thing here.
Hi Rebekah! My necklace is from The Vintage Honey Shop's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thevintagehoneyshop and my son loooooves it and he doesn't get his hands / fingers / nails all over my face and hair so I love that!
Hope that you master the changes in your life like a pro. I love catching up with you on Wednesdays.
My friend is a realtor who has had the "pleasure" of managing properties so I can only imagine how hectic your days are!
i can so relate to that! we don't have kids yet, but i am feeling overwhelmed by all the crazy ideas & things i want to do right now!
I am a stay at home mom too and I just can't figure out how days fly by so fast! one thing and Christmas will be here again!
I hear you on spreading yourself too thin i am feeling the same and thinking of taking a few days out of blogging to catch up on life
Sounds like you a super busy. I am glad that you like being busy though, so that works out! 🙂
Sounds like you are really busy. Ahhh how cute is the little neck scarf dribble bib
Rosie x
How awesome that you were able to donate milk!
OKAY your babe is DARLING. I hope I will be as cute of a momma as you!
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I'm so with you on the working with kids and maintaining the house. It's a struggle!
Good luck with the possibly-could be- maybe opportunities! 🙂
Congrats on juggling so many things! It was hard for me to go back to work as well but I knew they time away from home would save my sanity and I wanted to keep my career going. Of course I think about my baby the whole time I'm away from her – ha!
I completely understand what you mean about loving "the chaos." It can be an adrenaline rush to get back into the swing of things!