Back In The Saddle Again
I'm going to be honest with you. I'm not an enthusiastic blogger. It would seem (at least to me) that leaving the blogging world for a brief stint would leave me with more insightful interesting things to write about. However, the reality is I have now ended up with a luandry list of happenings, milestones, trips, etc. to catch you all up on. So, my lack of enthusiasim bascially updates and informs my readers (glad you are still with me), that due to my absence I now have a lot of work ahead of me. Sigh...I feel better now.
It would make sense to start back in March when I last posted, but I'm going to wait on that. It requires some thought and I feel as though I need to make a list so I go in the correct order. Especially on the Jacob stuff. He's just changed so much. So, with that expressed I will just let you all know that we had a great Mother's Day. It's still takes some getting used to(being a mom), and highschool seems like it was just the other day. I can't believe I'm a mama. I love it, but since I'm being honest with you... it still continues to be an adjustment. I have day's that are really hard and I feel extremely selfish and guilty when all I want is some time to myself. Again, I love what I'm doing and Jacob is sweeter than I ever imagined he could be, there's just "those days". I'm sure there are some of you who can relate. Anyway, back to Mother's Day. We had a great time with both the O'Quinns and the Billingsley's. We got together for a delicious lunch and enjoyed each others company. Later, Jason's family came to our home for a visit before they got back on the road to head home to Tyler. It had been busy most of the day already since it was a praise team Sunday for me. Meaning I go to church at 7:30 and leave around 12:45. So, after family left yesterday and I got Jacob down for a really late nap, it was 5:00. I was exhausted and rested until Jacob woke up. All in all, it was such a special day and I'm so glad I got to spend it with my boys, and the rest of my family. I am truly blessed.
Here are some pictures from our fun day...
It amazes me that we got Jacob to look at the camera. This is very rare these days so I was really excited that he's smiling for the camera.
Jason holding Jacob. Isn't that face just adorable?!! That face gets cuter every day! I can't get enough.
posted by Holly O'Quinn @ 3:01 PM
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8 Comments:
Yay! Glad you are back Holly!!!
Sounds like you had a good/busy Mother's Day!
I have "those days" too. Don't feel guilty. I think that is perfectly normal! Being a mom (especially of young children) is a very demanding job.
Going to the gym to work out or doing some shopping alone helps me. Wish we lived closer so Jacob could come play with our girls to give you a break!
Cute pictures! You look beautiful!
Naomi
Honesty is a refreshing attribute in a blogger. I'm glad that you're posting again and that you had a happy Mother's Day! Sweet pics!
His new hair cut is the cutest! :)
YAY!! I'm glad you're back! Jacob is SO precious -- we really need to get to Dallas for a play date!
If that is not the cutest little boy in the world! His daddy is pretty cute too, but the mama is gorgeous!!!
Bring the boy to Gramie! You can relax. Isn't it funny that after we have left our children somewhere for just a few hours, we miss them terribly!!!
Yay for an update! Jacob is precious and I love his cute little outfit. I also love reading your honest thoughts about being a mom. Holly, I think that you are an amazing and wonderful person, and of course an amazing mom. Don't feel guilty about wanting time to yourself. Taking a break will likely help you to be a better mom to Jacob. You know that saying, "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." I think it really is true. Love you!
Hi Holly! I love reading your blog, too, and have missed it lately. We saw you on the video about The Branch--it was inspiring. Jacob is TOO sweet. Love you!
That's one cute kid - and he's really growing up. You can tell he's a happy boy.
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