Past Two Days

I promised Matt that I would take pictures and share them with him. I figured the easiest way is to knock out two birds with one stone ... I'll share them with you at the same time!!

We got home from the airport. Preston had not napped, and would not nap. The house was a disaster area, so we played outside to distract us both from the inevitable.





Today we went on the hunt for a new purse/diaper bag. I've been carrying a huge brown bag, stuffed to the brim with toys, treats, books, and burp clothes; and trust me it is to the point where it needs a vacation. We searched the classy Gordman's, the thrifty Stienmart, and the trendy Target. To no avail. Not one bag was worth its weight in gold to me. Not to mention I have never been a shopper, neither have I bought a purse ... so as you can probably assume this was a very trying trip.




The Story of the Purse
After about two hours I called it quits, and was driving home when I saw Khols. Although I am not a shopper, I AM very determined. So I thought, quick in and out. Sure enough I found the lovely purse you saw within two minutes of being in Khols, and purchased it within five. We were outta there and home for nap time.

I find single parenting very difficult. There are no such thing as breaks. There is not one moment to sit peacefully and ponder on ... whatever you want to ponder. You have to be the Energizer Bunny. I am sometimes asked how I do it, living so far from family, being a student, keeping the house clean, plus Matt being gone most of the day then studying for the rest of it. I used to just smile and say "will power." But now I know it's not will power at all, it's Matt.