Week in the Life {Review}

I thought after an intense week of picture and note taking, that I would decompress and share my thoughts.

First, I was a little disappointed with this week.  I wanted to catch a slice of "an ordinary" week for our family.

Last week was the furthest from ordinary. 

Justin worked a lot more than he normally does.  He didn't even take a day off on Monday like he normally does.  Jaxson acted out a lot.  Time-outs were plentiful.  Tot School was also unorganized.  We never do Tot School on Saturdays.  And yet this last week we did.

And then it hit me.  I'm not going to find an ordinary week.  Each week is crazy, yet "normal" in its own way.  And that's ok.  It's my job to find the joy in each week.  And the joy in each day.

Observations:

Get ready before the kids wake up in the morning!  I don't know why I need to continually tell myself that, but I do.

I also need to remember to buckle Julie in her highchair.  That girl does not sit still!

Coffee is an extremely important part of my day.

And so are Moonpies.  I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to them.

Overheard:

"Barney Beach is back!" Jax talking about Netflix putting one of his favorite Barney episode back in the library.

"I love my new sippy cup!"  Jax talking about his new Toy Story sippy cups he picked out.

"Momma, I want to know you something." What Jax says to me when he wants to tell me something important.

"Oh, that sounds nummy!" What Jax said when we told him that we were going to Chick fil a for a Banana Cream Pie shake.

"Ma!!!!!!!!!!!!"  Julie says loudly when she needs me for something.

"Are you going to look like Angelina Ballerina tomorrow for church?" Jax asked me on Saturday night.  He's referring to the fact that Angelina wears a dress and he wanted me to wear a dress too.

"Tah,Tah"  Julie's way of saying "tickle, tickle!"

Gratitude:

Chick fil a!  A slide/play area indoors is just pure genius!

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I'm very thankful that the "water" under my kitchen sink was not a leaking pipe.  Instead it was just about a gallon of spilled vinegar.  Smelly, but easy to clean up.

Favorite Moment:

Jax and Julie doing my hair.  It was a rat's nest by the time they were done.  And yet Jax still talks about that!  (See little Julie in the corner?  She was working hard!)

Julie giving me lots of slobbery kisses!

We went to get the mail and Alma sent a package to Julie.  (Jax's was coming UPS.)  Jax was so excited over the package.  But I told him that this one was for Julie.  So he proceeded to read to me what Alma "wrote", "Dear Doolie.  I miss you."

Julie using her baby food as ketchup to dip her food into.  So gross and so funny all at the same time!

Julie tickling us whenever we sit at the dining room table.

Ah, fun memories!

This week inspired me to be more mindful of taking pictures and document more of what the kids say.  I often get so caught up in the dishes, laundry, dinner plans etc. that I think I will do it later, only to forget it.

I plan on making a photo book of this week.  I have a gift card to spend and look forward to seeing how it will turn out!