10 Things to Do with the Kids

Here is a list of the top ten things students around the world said they remembered and loved most about their mothers.

1. Come into my bedroom at night, tuck me in and sing me a song. Also tell me stories about when you were little.
2. Give me hugs and kisses and sit and talk with me privately.
3. Spend quality time just with me, not with my brothers and sisters around.
4. Give me nutritious food so I can grow up healthy.
5. At dinner talk about what we could do together on the weekend.
6. At night talk to me about about anything; love, school, family etc.
7. Let me play outside a lot.
8. Cuddle under a blanket and watch our favorite TV show together.
9. Discipline me. It makes me feel like you care.
10. Leave special messages in my desk or lunch bag.

From: LifeHack

The Dog Days of Law School

This is the first time in my adult life that I don't have a job--I'm not even looking for one.  I just stay at home with my sweet baby girl.  Quite frankly, I still can't imagine leaving her with anyone...although on the flip side it sometimes pains me NOT to work.  But that was the plan, so I just suck it up and go with it...and being a stay-at-home-mom can be quite stressful.  My baby girl has been having a little bit of a hard time lately, so she's not sleeping well.  She's learning new things every day which makes watching her every move so important.  She rolls and scoots everywhere.  If she wants to go somewhere, she'll find a way to get there.  The other day I was thinking about how little time I actually have to myself.  For example, yesterday...Sunday...I went to the bathroom...by myself.  (I usually sit Liliana in there with me).  Daddy was in the other room watching her, so I took my time in the bathroom.  It was surprisingly really nice to just have a few moments to myself.  So I guess what I mean to say is sometimes having a kid can be exhausting...Although I should point out that I do think it's easier then having a job.  I rarely get dressed because I'm home all day...I eat whatever I want whenever I want (I don't have to wait for "lunch time") and I get to play with the CUTEST baby all day.

But with that said, I know my husband is under an enormous amount of pressure and stress.  AND he doesn't even let on just how much stress and pressure he feels.  He studies 12+ hours a day...we literally see him maybe, maybe 2 hours a day...Liliana sees him less.  Since Lili has been having her sleeping problems (and she still sleeps in our room) my husband sleeps in what will be her room.  (I'll transition her in January).  He leaves before we get up so we don't see him in the morning and he gets back well after dark.  AND his tolerance for things in lower.  Life in Law School is completely different than undergrad.  The stakes have never been higher.

Needless to say, I'll be happy when his finals are over with, and I'll have 5 whole weeks of just me, him, and Liliana.  He works hard, and we sure do love him.  Liliana LOVES him...I'm sure this will all be worth it when all is said and done!