First Night Away

My husband is a good man. Last week I mentioned to him that I needed a night away to relax and revamp so I can be the best mommy and wife. I was half joking and half serious. Luckily Jeff knew that I was more serious then joking and surprised me with an email confirming my night at the Marriott Suites and a 60 minute massage. I was so excited to just do NOTHING! So on Friday afternoon Jeff came home early and I was off to the hotel down the street from our house. It was my first night away from Austin so I was glad that I was not far away. I spent the evening watching tv, ordering room service, and just relaxing. After a good night of sleep I went home in the morning with the best present for Austin...two full containers of breast milk! It doesn't take much to please this kid. Then I was off to my massage at Spa Noa. It was probably one of the best massages I have ever had. Thank you Jeff for taking on Austin alone for the night and knowing just what I needed. Now I am back on mommy duty and ready for another week with the little man.

Ok let's keep it real now...children change a marriage. A new baby is very needy, because they are just helpless little creatures. By the end of the day I am worn out and I have little left by the time Jeff gets home from work. For the past few months I have struggled on how to find enough energy to be a good mom, wife, housekeeper, and have Kim time. Thank God Jeff has been patient with me through this transition. I still haven't found the perfect recipe on how to get everything done, but I am trying. I bought a book yesterday at the church bookstore called Children Change a Marriage: What Every Couple Needs to Know. I have only read a few chapters, but so far it has been really helpful. Basically it has let me know that this transition and change is normal. It has also given me tips on how to spread myself and not feel overwhelmed. I want Jeff and I to be the best team for Austin. I can't imagine going through this amazing and yet challenging new chapter with anyone except Jeff. So to any of you mommies out there that sometimes feel the same struggle, just know that it's normal and embrace the change. Hopefully we will all soon find our "new normal".
Now I leave you with a little clip of the little man and his friends...

(for some reason my blog is cutting off the right side of my videos??)