What a Wednesday...

Comments from the Couch...

I am not sure whether to talk about how perfectionism and motherhood are sworn enemies or how much I am glad I am not a single mom (or a mother of multiples).
As I sit here having just got Dotty to bed and then picked up the entire house, folded clothes, packed her diaper bag, and then made a list (a mile long) of what I need to do tomorrow I am discovering that my need for order and for perfectness (is that a word) and my need to be a sane mom are not going to happen at the same time.
I have finally given up trying to clean as the day goes on. I now just let the house look like a tornado hit it and then when Dotty goes to sleep clean it up and then sit and admire my work. I have also learned that I need to get myself ready before Dotty wakes up and then never look in a mirror again b/c it will just depress me.
I have also learned that going to work (without my child) is a good thing. It is not a day off but close.

As far as the single parent goes I thank God every night that I am not one for whatever reason. Of course as I write this Tony is hanging out with a friend and has spent a total of about 30 minutes with Dotty. But he does do things that I am thankful for...most importantly loving Dotty with all his heart and loving me when we are both not too tired.
I can't imagine doing all this by myself. I don't know how other women do it. Or how women do it with twins, triplets, or more. Or how women do it who have children with special needs. It is crazy to me. Just when I start to feel sorry for myself I read Ang's Blog and with her great attitude she reminds me how lucky I am...thanks Ang!

Your Daily Dose of Dotty...

I don't think I have mentioned that Dotty can make duck noises...quack, quack! She has a rubber ducky that covers the faucet in the tub and she loves quacking at it. We are working on other animals now but so far the duck is ruling the farm. She still can't (or won't) say Mama...much to my dismay. She also still has no teeth and I have been home with her all week b/c my mom has had my niece Presley and Dotty has been in a bear of a mood. I am not sure if it is teeth or just her personality but man I wish some of those pearly whites would break through and soon!!!

This, That, and the Other...

If anyone has any good (and easy...emphasis on the easy) slow cooker recipes I would love to have them. With sports picking up and pecan season about to start I am looking for ways to provide meals that don't come from a box and require a microwave every night!!!