I know I've been MIA lately. I had all time these elaborate plans of how I'd constructively spend my time once I was a SAHM. I had thoughts of meal plans, cleaning charts, fitness routines, extreme organizing and finally focus on budget focused themed decorating (DIY projects). But mostly I end up staying in my PJs til 5pm while Ali watches way too much TV. I'm stuck in a bad rut of missing home, of missing life that was so familiar to me. Not sure why I didn't think this would happen to me. I know so many girls who go through this when they move out far away from home, but I was so sure it wasn't going to be me. Everyone kept reminding me how proactive I am and how I would have so much fun being home utilizing my time so much better than I did before. Never say never huh. What bothers me most is how I love writing and reading, and I want to get back to it so badly but I'm just stuck in a rut. So while I'm here and still figuring my way back to being a normal non-useless human being, this is what life looks like:
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| Finally got around to organizing my jewelry armoire. |
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| I realize I love the idea of accessorizing more than I actually do it. |
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| First time using markers and play dough with the toddler, mostly a success since he makes me do all the work and it keeps him distracted away from TV time for a good hour. |
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| Weekly trips to B&N for story time always end in us spending an extra hour there doing this. I don't mind, glad my boy loves to build! |
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| Took a trip out to Downtown Disney. I love this picture of Ali terrified of the Dinosaur, he's like RUN BABA RUN! |
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| Free admission day at the children's museum. Semi fail- museum was over crowded and outside it rained A LOT. but luckily in Tampa the rain lasts maybe 15 minutes so afterwards we hung out near the spray park outside. Ali loved it! |
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| Beautiful mural at the museum gift shop |
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| Silliness |
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| afternoon tea has become a must cuz Ammi's energy level runs pretty low chasin' crazy little man all day |
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| This picture would've been epic had that kid on the right not barged into it. My Green monster was so into that pose! |
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| More excited than most little girls to get a shot with it. Sigh, that castle never ceases to take my breath away. Even in a souvenir shop |
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| Attempting to potty training Ali, guess who I found on the seat last week? |
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| Whipped up a super easy super quick beef enchilada dinner using chapati roti not tortillas (improvise!) using this recipe |
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| My crazy kid yelling "I Like to Move it Move it" riding the whale. So strange. So much like his Ammi. |
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| Fearless monkey |
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| Obsessed (is putting it mildly) with Thomas the Engine |
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| "Look I'm Oscar!" (from Sesame street) |
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| Ali's toys join us every week for Story time |
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| Trip to Lowry Zoo in Tampa |
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| First time seeing a manatee |
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| Found Baba sleeping on the sofa and thought he'd join in. (this was not posed, he actually did this) |
So while I miss home immensely life here isn't so bad. Me and the little man get some wonderful moments together I know I'll cherish dearly. I'm trying hard to pull out the creative Sania that I know is hiding deep inside, she's just being the stubborn one that she is and letting Lazy Whiny 'Why cant we go back to Jersey already' Sania have her moment.
