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What do you get when you take an overwhelmed mommy of 4 out to breakfast and dinner alone without the kids? A happy and relaxed mommy who is able to put things in perspective and handle life again.

Today Scott and I went out to a pancake breakfast this morning. Just the two of us (and Aisling but she slept through it so she doesn't count). It was great. You see, I've been having a really hard time emotionally lately. It's taken us longer than we expected to find a home of our own. While living with his parents has been fine, there's still a little bit of a homeless/failure at life feeling. Pair those feelings with just having given birth and you've got one mess of me. I'm not good at the whole explaining how I feel thing so it mostly comes out as anger and frustration (much like my 2 year old). Then today at breakfast my husband suggested that we take a vacation before summer is over to Minneapolis. Minneapolis is my favorite place ever. I mean, Mall of America, HELLO! That's where we went to college and I have tons of great memories there. When he said that, I remembered that he's not my enemy. He's my husband. My best friend. Underneath all the crap we've been through, he's still the guy that tries his best to make me happy. He knows I'm having a hard time and he wants to make it better. He really thought about it and he came up with a great idea. It was like he reached through the quicksand surrounding me and pulled me out by my collar and kissed me right on the lips, then sat me  behind him on his horse so we could ride off into the sunset together. 

No official plans for a vacation have been made but I feel better already.

Then tonight after we put the boys to bed we went out to celebrate our new roommates anniversary.  We went to my favorite restaurant and the food was SOOOOO GOOOOOD and there was no wait! WOO HOO!

Happy 2nd Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Milk & Honey!

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Seriously, why didn't anyone tell me I have a double chin? 

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Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 11:52PM by Registered CommenterSheryl Bane | Comments13 Comments

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OH lawd. I so understand. I remember after giving birth I missed a hair appt. and I was walking into Rite Aid openly crying. hehe. Now I laugh. Because it was exactly about missing the hair appt. It's a rough hormonal ride. Minneapolis sounds fabulous, girlie. And those are adorable pics.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnn
Girl, you are not alone. It is so hard especially when you're living with other people and don't have your own space. I am sure this time must be tough. Goodness girl. Give yourself a break- you just moved with 3 kids and a newborn and you've been uprooted and trying to make a home again. It'll take some time, so don't feel bad.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterhyperactivelu
btw, the trip sounds awesome! i know you're looking forward to the time away!
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterhyperactivelu
You all look GREAT. And I am so excited for you to get away!

Steph
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAdventures In Babywearing
You don't have a double chin - that angle will do that to anyone. And you look really pretty!
I know how you feel - I need a getaway,too.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBeck
It's the angle of the picture. You do not have a double chin!
Sometimes just having something (anything) to looks forward to helps get us through the rough days. I know it does for me. Have fun, and you'll have to let me know all the best things to see and do. We're planning a trip there next spring break.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLisa
It's the camera angle...That's why I hate myself in pics cause I really do have a double chin...(thanks mom). You guys look like you really had a nice night out. Aisling is lucky, she gets to party with you.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRhonda (mimi)
Thanks for reminding me that our husbands are not our enemys. I have a great one and I want to say I love you, Mike more today and its grows everyday.
July 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShannon
You are so lucky to have Scott. Do get that vacation arranged and take the time off. Mommies deserve that :).
July 22, 2008 | Unregistered Commentergoofball
You have a great sense of humor.

Nobody tells me I am bald, except my 5-year old who draws my face with just one hair.


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July 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMike
I feel like we are leading parallel lives. When we moved back from Florida in May, we had to live with my parents for 8 weeks and now we are finally in our own place again. Hubbs flew down to Florida and got our stuff then drove the moving truck back. When he showed up with all our stuff, I just cried. I needed our normalcy and yes I do thank my parents for helping us until we found a place, it was just plain hard :(.

I'm so glad you all get to take a little vacation.. I know that will help. Big (((HUGS))) and you look great in the photos. Girl you just had a baby!
July 22, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJen @ One Moms World
HUGS!
July 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercasual friday everyday
Glad to know I'm not alone. I called Matt about 700 times yesterday because the kids were about to drive me batty, and I am quick to lose my temper with them (especially the 2 year old!). So glad you got some time alone with your man and that you are feeling a little better. Hang in there; vacation will help!
July 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJana (sidetrack'd)

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