I sometimes wake in the early morning & listen to the soft breathing of my children & I think to myself, this is one thing I will never regret & I carry that quiet with me all day long. -Story People Before I bid you a ‘Happy Weekend’ I just want to say, ‘Thank You’.  […]

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  • Katie - March 22, 2013 - 2:14 pm

    We all have those days. I remember looking at my oldest when she Meadow's age, tears running down both our faces, and telling her, "I've never been a Momma before! Just like you, I'm trying to figure this whole thing out, too." It's okay to give yourself permission to join in the meltdowns—you're just trying to figure it all out yourself, too.

    And I like your analogy of clotheslines to blogs. You are oh so right! Happy weekend!ReplyCancel

Today was just one of those days.  You know the kind.  The kind where  you spend a lot of the day wishing you could rewind that moment and that one.  The kind of day when you wish you could hit the button on your alarm clock and just start from the beginning with one declaration: […]

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  • Sassytimes - March 20, 2013 - 6:02 pm

    Oh Summer…I have these days far too often. Thank you for this post! Chanelle reminds me SO much of Sophia. I'm going nuts, slamming stuff around, throwing a tantrum as big as Vincent and Evelyn's and then, there she is…4 years old, saying "no biggie…whatever" And then, that's when I crumble and fall apart and cry and feel like the worst mom ever. Why can't I just say that? Why can't I just tune out the screaming and crying and tantrums and think of another day? They teach us SO much, right?

    You are a GREAT mom! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 21, 2013 - 12:32 am

      I KNOW you KNOW what I'm talking about.

      I miss you, Friend. Sigh. . . ReplyCancel

  • Katy - March 20, 2013 - 6:54 pm

    Thanks for keeping it real Summer! I have these days far more often than I would like to admit…and I don't even have a 2 year old:)ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 21, 2013 - 12:33 am

      Thank YOU, Katy, for reminding me that I'm not alone. ReplyCancel

  • Katy - March 20, 2013 - 6:54 pm

    I mean 1 year old…ReplyCancel

  • Kendra George - March 21, 2013 - 2:51 am

    Laughing out loud!! Especially the part about the repetitive frig door and phone slamming…unfortunately my last 3 days have felt and looked this way, my poor little ones are wondering where the sweet, play with me mommy went…my energy for anything extra has been 0 this week and i'm not sure why…except that my kids are leaving friday to spend with memaw and papaw (eric's parents) til thursday, so maybe my brain and mothering, nurturing side of me shut off about 4 days early…not proud of my "not finest day" as well, but thanks for helping me to feel I am not alone!ReplyCancel

  • Randa - March 21, 2013 - 8:33 pm

    My 2 year old loves to scream when he doesn't like what is happening. So what do I do to tell him it's. Not okay to scream like that? I scream at him. Yea, not the best tactic. I think mommys should get time outs. You know, 1 minute for each year old. I could really use a 33 minute time out. Several times a day. ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 22, 2013 - 12:44 am

      That's a fabulous idea, Randa. I'm totally calling a 34 minute time out tomorrow. AWESOME. ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - March 26, 2013 - 5:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing, Summer.

    I feel this more days then I would like to admit. It is tough. You love these little ones so much, but sometimes you just can't listen to one more tantrum, crying while holding your leg and not letting you move, pointing for something you can't understand, taking something that shouldn't be taken. It can just be too much sometimes.

    Right now Henry gets into EVERYTHING and saying "NO" 20 times in a 5 minute period or even less or taking the remotes away and listening to crying just gets to me. I lose my cool and cry about it later. And like you said….it IS ok.

    It is funny, Henry's time outs are just as much for him as they are for me. We both sit in our corners, relax, then give kisses and life is back to normal! You know, for like 15 minutes 🙂

    BUT, I think that is why I am so grateful for my friends and the blogs because I can take comfort in the fact that this happens to all of us and the support we get from each other is priceless.

    Hang in there! Tomorrow is always a new day 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 27, 2013 - 2:58 am

    Summer,
    I am certain that every mother, everywhere struggles with days like these more often that we want to admit. Your courage to face it head on is inspiring to me and many others. Thanks for keeping it real!
    Love you friend and neighbor:)
    MarieReplyCancel

“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Albert Einstein We purchased a yellow umbrella this weekend.  I think we’re going to have fun with this.

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The girls and I took a road trip to Target this week.  It’s about a thirty minute trek and as most everyone knows. . . it’s always a worthwhile trip.  We loaded back into the car to head home just before noon and I knew Meadow would likely fall asleep.  I wanted her to stay […]

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  • Katie - March 15, 2013 - 11:35 pm

    Drive throughs drive me batty, too. For one thing, the print is TINY, I feel rushed when there are folks behind me, and I wonder, too, how they keep everything straight.

    Usually I just give up, park and go in to place my order. ; )

    Wonderful photos and commentary. Happy Weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Summer - March 21, 2013 - 12:34 am

    This made me laugh, Katie. 🙂 Way less stress to walk inside, isn't it? 🙂 ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - March 26, 2013 - 5:29 pm

    Love me some target!! I could get lost in there far too long. I am going this week to get easter stuff aka spend too much money on stuff I don't need for Henry and myself 😉

    That is hilarious about the nugget thing! I don't eat fast food often, and I always feel overwhelmed if I go. i agree, the menus are confusing and the double lane thing….how do they do that?! At least she saved you a little money!

    Love the pictures! My child is getting cabin fever…mom is too!!hahahReplyCancel

My sister called around 10 p.m. Saturday evening.  We chatted for a bit before having the conversation that I inevitably have with someone twice a year. . . Okay, so we’re springing forward so that means it’s going to be darker in the morning, right? I asked her.No, I think it will be lighter.  She […]

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  • Iris Took - March 14, 2013 - 4:15 pm

    Fun!!

    I also don't like/get daylight savings. I know it is so the farmers have more light (which I approve of) but I have been insanely tired all week. Spring forward – pppsssccchhhhtttt!

    Here's to next week!

    PS – I LOVE fall back. Extra hour of sleep? Yes please!ReplyCancel

  • Summer - March 21, 2013 - 12:35 am

    I agree completely. Fall back is so okay with me. 🙂 ReplyCancel