Monday brain dump.

Trying to find a balance between my daily responsibilities, exercising, maintaining a home, still speaking to friends, seeing my husband in passing, putting on my photographer hat, AND being a Mom has been a challenge in the last few weeks... unfortunately I feel like I'm barely succeeding at any of them, which is extra frustrating.

I don't like to just give 25% of myself to something.  I want to give all or nothing... and somehow I need to learn to balance these responsibilities better.

This post is sponsored by lack of sleep.

:)

On a positive note, we had a fun weekend.  Friday afternoon Tyler got sent home from work early, so I took off and had a 3 hour coffee date with my best friend.  We don't see each other nearly often enough, but when we do, it's just a matter of picking up where we left off.  It's one of those friendships that no matter how busy we are, our friendship remains.  I'm thankful for that stability.

Saturday I went to a pump class while Tyler took Jaxon to the Home Depot kids workshop.  This boy makes my heart swell with pride each time he goes... he can't wait to come home and show Momma what he made "for me" and I love that he gets one-on-one time with his Daddy as well.  I fully anticipated Cohen being a mess at the gym without his big brother by his side, but he held his own quite well.

We had my nephew + nieces overnight Saturday as well, so it was a full house, but seriously?  These cousins are the best friends ever to my boys.  I love that they get to grow up together and how much fun they have.

Sunday wrapped up our weekend with a church picnic at the lake, followed by a wedding that I photographed in the afternoon.  It was a last minute gig, as they called and booked at 9pm the night before, but I was happy to accept!  With another wedding coming up this weekend, I appreciate all the practice I can get.

Grocery shopping ended our weekend, but not without a trip to Sonic for a diet coke and ice cream cone for Jax, who has self-declared himself "Mommy's buddy."  Of course, this was after the ice cream cone was already finished.

Even when it's busy, life is sweet.