Sitter~ma! I was pretty lucky in that regard. I took the kids to work with me which provided lots of distractions and activity. We also had a family friend who was in his mid-20s that was my go to sitter for date nights. What nature didn't give him intellectually it made up for with common sense and I could trust his decision making completely. He also could play indoor and outdoor games non-stop and had the energy to keep up with the boys. He'll be going to Bobby's wedding too. After they were 2 their grandmother was always willing to keep them for weekends as often as I would let her.

You have to have time off! When they are in elementary school the social schedule and sports and thing keep you running non-stop and the time off is even more essential.

Thanks, Laura!

And since I feel like all I do is complain and annoy here, I'm having a pretty good day. I cleaned out anything suspect from the fridge, made a meal plan for the week, made a shopping list, and did 2 loads of laundry while sorting the rest.

I really wish I had family close by who I could depend on for babysitting. Or close friends, for that matter.

Mom comes once a week as do my inlaws, but sometimes a sitter is still necessary and easier.

how are you feeling, Jessica?

Pretty crappy. Pain levels are way down from last week, but everything still hurts all the time and I'm always tired.

I'm sorry, Jess. I hope the kids are being kind to you.

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that, Jess

Although less pain is good, so there's that, but pain is pain