Yesterday it hit me.
I'm 8 1/2 + months pregnant!
And it's ok to be tired and relax a bit.
I've had the mindset that I need to keep up with all the housework, all the errands that need to be done, to be okay getting out of the house and making sure that the house is in order for Bailey and our guests, etc.
Being off these last 6 weeks has made me feel that I should always have the house in perfect condition, a fully stocked fridge, and dinner on the table every night.
Yesterday I realized, that No, I don't.
{something Chris has been trying to get me to understand for awhile!}
I'm carrying around 20 + pounds, my feet have begun to swell, I have trouble getting up from the couch and turning over in bed.
And it's ok for me to take it easy.
To rest during the day {because I won't be able to much longer}.
Sleep in.
Only go to the market when I have the energy to. (because I'm wiped out after a shopping trip!)
Last night we were finishing up some small to-do's in Bailey's room and I was content to sit in the glider and only give verbal input.
Chris hung up some pictures and got her monitor all set up while I sat and flipped through her Bible and other books.
I must say, the self-realization that it's ok for me to take it easy and enjoy these last moments before becoming a mother is a freeing feeling.
So here is to having a house that might have a little dust but a relaxed mom-to-be!
I think I'll go take a nap!
1 comment:
That is such a hard balance for me - having a clean house and a happy kiddo. Josh always tells me he would much rather have the house be a disaster and hear that Natalie and I had a fun day playing and exploring - as opposed to the house being immaculate, me completely frazzled and Natalie begging me to play. I just wish I could have the best of both worlds. :-) I guess it's just the stage of life we are in.
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