Supermom and CEO

I have to be honest. I am feeling a little like supermom today.

On a day to day basis, I am the family CEO. And I say this with no bragging intending. It might be the only thing Nick and I can agree on 100%. 

Marisa F. H. BSN RN CEO 

Or some kind of variation of those letters and initials. 

Today though, I am supermom. At least I feel that way. 

Dishes. Done. 

Laundry. Complete. 

Mattress cleaned and sheets changed. Check. (Marlee had an accident last night.)

Teeth of both children brushed. Cross it off the list.

Breakfast made and milk consumed.

Oh but the madness does not stop there.

I had this urge to pack up the kids closet (approximately 45 days till we move!) so I grabbed a tote from the garage and stuffed two of them till they could burst. Blankets, toys, burp cloths, winter items, and even my breast pump are ready for the move. Now I have two more totes stacked in the corner for little Nicky to climb on - labeled and ready to go. 

Keep in mind it was only 9AM by this point. Also keep in mind that mornings are my least favorite of times. Nap time being my favorite. 

So I kept the momentum going.

The kiddos needed a little attention so we read books. Ok I lie. We read the same book four times. So correction, we read one book a lot. Then we cuddled and watched a little Dora. Pretty sure I have seen that episode five times but it had puppies so both kids were content. Then it was Nicky's nap time so I went back to my super duties.

This time I moved over to doing bills for the month (yuk) and making a couple appointments. I am a little late with Nicky's 15 month check up so I scheduled that first, then my doctor appointment, and then followed up with getting some more information on Marlee's preschool. 

Marlee is going to be in preschool! 

(Insert all the shocked and surprised emoji faces)

I took this a step further, filled out her paperwork, signed a check, and sent in her registration. 

I took a deep breath because I am pretty sure supermoms do not cry. 

Is it even possible for Marlee to be old enough for school? How can I be the mom to a preschooler?! When did this happen?!

What is happening??!!! 

Ok enough of this nonsense. 

Now I am waiting for Nicky to get up from his nap so I can serve lunch (chicken nuggets are the super-est meals) and then get Marlee down for a nap. 

Then, just then, might I take a little time for myself. Nothing crazy but brushing my hair and drinking a cup of coffee would be nice. 

A hot cup of coffee. 

Supermoms need hot coffee.

Today is Monday?

If I had a general sub-theme of this blog it would be 'busy' because besides Marlee, I am generally always talking about the business of being busy. And I am pretty sure there are a bazillion people busier than I am but hey! I do not care. 

Yes, I do. I feel bad for busy people. It is exhausting!

My beautiful Grandma brought it to my attention that I have not posted at all this month! So this post goes out to her! 

Hey Gma!

Marlee, my sweet little baby girl, will no longer be a baby. This Wednesday she turns one. So I have been busy planning her birthday party (which was Sunday and will have a separate post for itself) and emotionally preparing myself for this big day. Time flies. I know everyone says this but seriously, my baby, the baby that just a year ago I was in the hospital getting ready to give birth to, is turning one. Her party was amazing. My family and friends are amazing. It really was a great day, but we will get to that later. 

Nick and I both started new jobs within the past month. So we have been trying to adjust to new surroundings, new schedules, and new specialties. He is now in the car selling biz (check out Ohio Auto Warehouse - great cars and helpful staff!) and I am now an Emergency Room nurse for a local hospital. Big changes with hopefully even bigger possibilities for both of us - and of course the family! Unfortunately with training being on days and Nick not getting home till after six, things have been really crazy with Isaac and Marlee. I am used to being home with her all day and I have had quite a few days that I do not get to see her at all. BUT this week is the last for orientation and then we have a week for vacation. After that, things should be back to normal. Hopefully.

Vacation is next week so the mental prep has started for that. The craziness will start Thursday when I start packing. How do you pack with a nine and one year old? Ekk. 

Baby number two pregnancy is going wonderfully. I feel great but am exhausted. It could be the new job, the crazy schedule, pregnancy in general, or Marlee keeping me on my feet at all times. Regardless of the culprit, I fall asleep as early as possible. Lets just say that husband and wife time was far and few in between. We were able to watch a movie last night though which was something small, but definitely needed. 

Once I write it all down, it doesn't really seem like that much! ha! We are extremely busy though. I have a growing appreciation for stay at home moms and working moms alike - since I dabble in a little of both. I think staying with Marlee all day gives me a break from work and working all night gives me a break from Marlee! Hopefully that is not too horrible to say! Eh, truth is life. 

Ok one quick sneak peak from Marlee's Boats and Anchors Birthday Party! 

I will update soon! I won't make you wait a month for the next one!