Viva Las Vegas
I’m writing this blog from a hotel room in Las Vegas. Alone. All by myself. No Brayden. No Chuck. No Hauggy. Just me, myself, and I. I’ve wanted a break for months. 20 months and 4 days to be exact. But, now that I’m here all I want is to be at home. With my boys. I cried when I left them at the airport. It broke my heart to hear Brayden ask for me over the phone, “Mama? Mama?”. It’s only 2 days, but it’s 2 whole days away from my baby.
It’s my busiest time of year and it’s very easy to get wrapped up in deadlines. I hear myself saying over and over, “One more minute, Brayden” and “Brayden, please don’t touch Mama’s printer. Put my lens down. Don’t play in my office!”. I’ll admit it. I’ve snapped a few too many times lately. It’s impossible to get anything done when I have Brayden by myself. I’m tired. Chuck’s tired. It’s been a rough couple of weeks.
But, sitting here in my lonely hotel room makes me realize that I need to prioritize. Work when it’s time to work. Play when it’s time to play. Try to have more patience. My little boy will only be little for so long. He’s learning new things everyday. He put two words together for the first time the other day. I’ve never been prouder to hear someone say “Bye bye Dada”. I seriously screamed I was so excited. Today he said, “Uh oh” for the first time. And he said it over and over and over again. But, the way he says it is hilarious. He says “Uh” and pauses for a few seconds and says “Ohhhhhhhhh”. That boy cracks me up.
I guess I will take this opportunity to get some quality “Drew” time in and rejuvenate and be a better mommy when I get home. Which will be easier because my wonderful husband surprised me with a massage the morning after my wedding. By the way, I have the best husband in the world 
I don’t say that to him enough so I will tell the world. 143, Chuck.
I have a whole bunch of old pictures on my laptop. This one makes me smile.
Have a great weekend, friends!
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That’s such a great picture!
Hopefully you will come back totally rejuvenated. Mommies need breaks sometimes……sleep in:)
Drew,
I’m going through the same thing! However, I am now pregnant with my second (believe it or not) and realize that I especially need to prioritize. Therefore, I am going to slow down and and spend more time with my babies while they are still babies. The photography thing I can always focus on as they grow older. I hope you return home refreshed. Have a great trip!
Jen
What a good reminder. We definitely need a break at times as mom, as then we appreciate what is really important.
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Awww Drew, I know how that feels. I cry when I have to stay at work for overtime and don’t get to put Dakota to bed. And I obviously leave way too early in the morning to see her before I go. You DO need this break though, so try to enjoy it!!! And you’re right, it will make you an even better mommy when you return home. Be safe out there and HAVE “RAD” TIME!!! =)
Love it!! Have fun!
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Oh Drew motherhood is so hard. And trying to balance work and being a good mom and being a good wife at the same time can feel impossible. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Just remember after every bad day there is always a new fresh day just waiting for you. Enjoy your “you” time!
Yes, we mommies need breaks, too! But, I am with you on all of it and never take a break because I don’t want to miss one single thing. Even though it is hard you are doing the right thing–regrouping!!
Cillian is 16 months and I just love hearing the new words everyday–his big ones are “kool” for Cash’s school and “quirell” absolutely adorable!!
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I wonder who took that picture? It looks familiar
I think it’s so sweet the way you talk about your family! I don’t have kids yet, but sometimes I feel the same way about my nephew. When I’m trying to get work done and he’s knocking on my door, I want to just be left alone. But then when he leaves to go home, I want him to come back so we can play. I think you’re balancing everything amazingly. And I don’t know how you do it so well! Good luck at the wedding!
I was supposed to leave my baby for the first time this weekend. Plans fell through and I have to say I am glad. I now get more editing time and baby time and time to myself. The best of everything. If we don’t take a little time once and a while, we’ll have a harder time realizing what we are missing!
Hey Drew,
I did that same sort of thing when my children were young…sometimes you just need to get away and have some time to reflect and process. Enjoy your time…journal and pray. Bless you!
Oh Drew! I feel kind of sad for you reading the first part of this post… but as you know, all Mom’s do need a break and some time to themselves, so enjoy! And go back a better Mommy! (this got me to thinking to, I need to slow down and not work so hard too, read a book more often to Kennedy, etc.)
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