Monday, August 17, 2015

Scenes from the Weekend

I am always a day or two late with these weekend updates! But in my defense I have had quite the busy weekend. If you read my last post you would know Kinley had strep so we've been dealing with that and the past two days Matt hasn't felt good either.

So lets say my weekend (Thursday and Friday) consisted of many toddler snuggles and Curious George. I really really don't like Kinley to watch a lot of TV but when you have a fever of 104 for a few days that kiddo gets whatever she needs. I think she will be OK watching TV for 2 days! It's all about balance remember! Read more about that here. At least I tell myself that!

Friday afternoon we went house hunting again. No such luck.....again! I am really trying to tell myself to be patient and the right house will come but it is discouraging. Honestly we have only seen 9 houses so I am sure there are many more in our future. But when your realtor sends a list of 75 houses and you only want to go see 6 you feel defeated. We saw a few that we liked but none we absolutely love. I just won't spend that much money on something we don't love. It will come it will! After house hunting we enjoyed some yummy Chick Fil A. I rarely ever eat fast food but it was 5:30 and the in laws had Kinley and there was not time to cook dinner. It was tasty though! She was starting to feel a little better and loved the horse my in laws got her.


Saturday I worked all day like usual but it went by pretty fast. Matt did a lot of fixing up at the house with the help of his parents. There was some much needed TLC that needed to be done. We have had some bites on renters so we want to be prepared. We are going house hunting again this week so please please wish us luck!! The rest of the evening was spent watching some Teen Mom and to bed early! I was looking forward to sleeping in my bed without a toddler on top of me. Don't get me wrong I love her cuddles but she is not fun to sleep with.

Sunday we went over to Matt's parents for brunch and enjoyed the beautiful day. Kinley loves blowing bubbles with poppy and checking out her pumpkins that are getting massive! I think they are going to be done way before Halloween. Matt wasn't feeling well when we got home so he took a nap and actually didn't get up for the rest of the night. I put Kinley down for a nap and ran to the grocery store. Sometimes it is wonderful to go to the grocery store alone! I like to grab some Starbucks but it was getting late in the day so I try not to have any caffeine so I skipped this time. I got home and all the groceries put away and decided what I was going to make so I had dinner for the next day.


Kinley woke up and Matt still wasn't feeling well. So I put Kinley to work helping me prepare Stuffed pepper casserole. She loves taking one bite out of the veggies and then putting them back LOL. Don't tell anyone there might have been half bitten veggies in the casserole. Hey you will never know because I chopped them all up in the Ninja! It turned out really good and will be eating it again for lunch tomorrow. And Kinley even took a bite! WIN!!! This child of mine is so picky!! I hope this stage passes soon!


When we were done we headed up to the park for a little. Of course she had to have the baby with the stroller. Thankfully she left the picnic basket behind this time. Surprisingly she pushed the stroller all the way to the park and then took the baby out for a swing in the swings. She wasn't too interested in pushing it back home so while carrying her and pushing her mini stroller we made it home. I was sweating, she was sweating, the baby was sweating! Oh wait maybe that was my sweat that dripped on the baby. Gross :)



I prepared another dinner for the nights dinner. I made chicken breast covered with cream of mushroom soup mixed with Lipton Onion soup mix. It wasn't my favorite. It was a little too salty for me. After getting everything cleaned up it was bath time for Kinley. Oh did I mention I had to feed Kinley dinner while she played with play dough. Dang this child of mine!

After she was in bed I thought I was going to be able to relax for a little after cleaning up her toys and the dishes that I didn't get to. Well it was for a little until she started screaming at 815. I don't know what was up with her besides wanting me to stay in her room and hold her or stand by her bed. She never lets my husband go into her room  at night. She screams worse. And has always been like this. It makes my patience wear very fast. She really knows how to doubt my skills as a mother. That went on until about 930 when she finally laid down. She always asks to eat. I know it is a stalling tactic because I always offer her something and she eats about 4 puffs. I really don't know what else to do! If you have any ideas please share!! Besides letting her scream until she passes out I don't know what else to do. Parenthood is always challenging and testing my limits!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and your week is off to a great start!

20 comments:

  1. Your little lady is ADORABLE!! House hunting can get so frustrating...I promise when the right one comes around, you will know! Good luck!

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    1. Thank you so much Pellerini!!!! I am trying to remain positive!

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  2. Looks like a great weekend... and I think parenthood is exhausting for all of us ha. My almost 7 month old changes sleeping habits based on the week, argh! Hopefully this week will go smoother for you!
    xoxo
    Lee Anne
    http://lifeinatx.com/

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    1. Isn't that the truth!! I remember when my daughter was 7 months old! She hated sleep!! They are silly I tell you! Thanks for reading xoxo

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  3. House hunting is stressful and fun at the same time, my child is also extremely picky (he's nearly 5 the phase hasn't passed,) and I might start by "forcing" (for lack of a better word) to let your daughter be soothed by your husband at night. It kind of gives her what she wants without giving her everything she wants. ;) It would give you a break and it might be good for their bond too. Good luck momma!

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    1. OH no!!! She was the best eater when she was younger. We did BLW and she ate everything. Ya I should try to let my husband go soothe her. The thing is he puts her to bed 3 nights a week with no issues! It is only when I am there.

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  4. Ah picky eaters my son is the same way I hope it'll pass too :) and he also screams louder if his dad goes to him in the night he only wants me I'm not sure what to do about it either, I guess they'll grow out of it and in a few years will be telling us to leave their room.
    Good luck househunting ! Don't worry the right house will come along :)

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    1. These kiddos of ours! I am sure they will eventually grow out of it. I tell myself at some point she won't want me so I should embrace it :) but it sure is hard some nights! Thanks!!

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  5. Looks like you had a great weekend! You should post the full recipe to the stuffed pepper casserole! It looks amazing!

    xo, Chelsie @ Life with Rosie

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    1. Chelsie you are right I should post it!! Good idea...thanks!!

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  6. sounds like an amazing weekend full of love
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  7. Kinley is absolutely adorable! I'm glad she's feeling better.

    I love the stuffed pepper casserole. I'm going to have to do this soon. I love one dish meals and we have peppers in the garden.

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    1. Thank you so much Robin! You are so sweet! We did peppers this year but haven't gotten very many yet! I am hoping for some more soon! I love fresh veggies!!

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  8. Don't Give up! You will find the right one! Your little one is adorable by the way ;)

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  9. Thank you so much Tamara! You are right, we will!

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