the Gabats: 2014

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

The Afternoon Plague

The 4pm plague still gets me...heavy sigh...deep breath. Now that the weather has cooled to 90 degrees in the afternoon I am trying a new prescription to survive the Plague of 4pm, it's called tea. Whaa whaa whaa. How boring, but it's working! Seriously, the slight drop in temperature means I am no longer running the air conditioning ALL day and my body temperature is regular. I decided to give my fave night time tea a try, with a twist. I regularly drink chamomile tea at night, clearly not a wise decision in the afternoon. So I switched it out for ginger tea with stinging nettle tea, some honey, coconut oil and splash of my fave coconut milk creamer. I'm sweating, but the pick me up is being met with much success. I had to think of something, I can't drink wine at 4pm everyday...can I???

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Dear 4pm,

Screw you...Too much? But seriously, am I the only one? 4pm sucks. I am completely convinced that I wake up each morning with a set amount of patience and when it runs out, it's out. Usually occurring somewhere between 3-5pm. I hear myself with my kids and I cringe. I exhale, I pray, I drink wine (Not everyday, but Happy Hour clearly exists for parents) and I still cannot muster a steady, kind voice. My kids are my favorite people in the whole world...until 4pm. After 4pm it's survival mode until bedtime. Then I put them to bed, do the dishes, wipe the counters, grunt at my husband (because words require too much energy), pick a TV show or book and...miss my kids! Wait, what??

I fear I sound totally mean, or like an alcoholic, so truth be told I usually have a game plan. It's called "sunshine." The afternoons are meant for playing, fresh air, running and deep breaths. But the IE is offering up 110 degree temps lately and we are on house arrest. I love love love Fall, but I forget that September is the most brutal month of the year where I reside. I'm spent...

Ok. I need a new vibe. Here are 5 things I am grateful for Right Now:

1. Air conditioning

2. Ice cubes

3. Margaritas with ice cubes

4. Disney movies

5. My family

I'm done wine-ing, I mean whining...for now. If 4pm stinks, you are not alone!

Monday, September 8, 2014

I can feel Fall

We are heading into my absolute favorite time of year. The rain today has me crafting in anticipation of the season change (I'm cranking the air and ignoring humidity). If you know me then you know that I do not have a crafting bone in my body; I try to replace my lack of skill with hardwork and spirit. 👍Pinterest inspires me, I apply it, fail heavily and pray no one looks too closely.

But seriously, I'm so excited for Fall this year that the kids and I are eating marshmallows and watching a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at 2 in the afternoon.

Oh cool nights and tall boots, I cannot wait to be together.

Don't judge me:

The kids told me what faces to draw on the mini jack-o-laterns

Who knew mason jars are so versatile??

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Tonsils/adenoids

I have a blog...huh...who knew? Apologies to anyone who checks, I have bad time management skills.

Ok, so Avery got her tonsils and adenoids taken out. Big relief, huge. This poor kid has struggled with sleep since the day she was born. From thrashing to snoring to constant exhaustion we couldn't help her. An X-ray revealed a 75%+ blocked airway. We made the decision to have her tonsils/adenoids removed and are praying that she will finally have a peaceful nights rest.

Pillows...

Puzzles...

Polka dots...

and Pools

Are how we are surviving recovery. It's Day 3 and we desperately need out of the house but she also desperately needs rest still. Tips and tricks? Send them my way. I'm good at outdoor, not indoor, play. And the tv has been on way too much!