Monday, June 25, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Trip to Tennessee
This past weekend we took a little trip to Jeff's Aunt and Uncle's house on Lake Douglas. We had such a great time hanging out with Papa and Grandma Warnock, Uncle Mike and Aunt Jerri and our cousins.
Tatum got to take her first boat ride. She wasn't crazy about the lifejacket, but she was ready to go!
Tatum got to take her first boat ride. She wasn't crazy about the lifejacket, but she was ready to go!
She enjoyed feeling the wind in her hair and sitting with Grandma Warnock and "Dada". She's started recognizing Jeff and calling out "Dada!!!" everytime she sees him. She is definitely a Daddy's girl.
Look at that smile and the crazy hair!
Jeff and Uncle Mike found a cliff to jump off of, crazy boys!
Tatum even got to drive the boat with Uncle Mark.
Before we left Tatum got to ride on the tractor with Papa. She went crazy over this tractor, and cried when she saw the other boys riding it.
This is why summer is so great: family, fun, vacation and pigtails.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Full time Mommy-part time at home
Today was my first day of summer. I feel really blessed to have a job outside of my home that I enjoy so I can help support our family. I also feel blessed that my job allows me to be a part time at home Mom. There's really nothing better than spending time with Tatum.
During the school year, I usually only see her about 3 hours in the evening before she goes to bed. Half of the time, she starts getting cranky about an hour or so after I get home. This usually leads to me feeling a lot of mommy-guilt. But why? Am I a bad mom? No. Does she love her caretakers more than me? Don't think so. Should I be at home with her instead of at school? I would love that, but it's not really a possibility right now. I know that none of those statements are true,but they often seem to run through my head. Why is that?
I try to be really present when I'm at home with her. We play, dance, read, and go on walks. I would call myself a good mom, but that doesn't keep me from thinking that I'm missing out. I wonder if I would still feel guilt if I stayed home. Guilt for not providing any financial support for our family.
That's one reason why I love being a teacher. It's like having the best of both worlds. I can help provide for my family and I get a good chunk of stay at home mommy time. So how did we spend our first day?
Today was Tatum's first swim lesson class. We met some other babies and moms and had fun in the pool. We made pancakes,went to the library and played outside. A great start to summer. To any working moms out there: Do you feel the mommy guilt? What do you do to fight it?
During the school year, I usually only see her about 3 hours in the evening before she goes to bed. Half of the time, she starts getting cranky about an hour or so after I get home. This usually leads to me feeling a lot of mommy-guilt. But why? Am I a bad mom? No. Does she love her caretakers more than me? Don't think so. Should I be at home with her instead of at school? I would love that, but it's not really a possibility right now. I know that none of those statements are true,but they often seem to run through my head. Why is that?
I try to be really present when I'm at home with her. We play, dance, read, and go on walks. I would call myself a good mom, but that doesn't keep me from thinking that I'm missing out. I wonder if I would still feel guilt if I stayed home. Guilt for not providing any financial support for our family.
That's one reason why I love being a teacher. It's like having the best of both worlds. I can help provide for my family and I get a good chunk of stay at home mommy time. So how did we spend our first day?
Today was Tatum's first swim lesson class. We met some other babies and moms and had fun in the pool. We made pancakes,went to the library and played outside. A great start to summer. To any working moms out there: Do you feel the mommy guilt? What do you do to fight it?
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