Friday Family Day

"We've only been here for 30 minutes."  She then looked at me and concluded that the screaming, crying child named Hazel was tired and hungry.  No, I said, she wanted to come out and that's why we were here.  In my mind all I kept thinking was, "Please don't judge me." 
I then quickly paid for the items I was able to throw into my basket and out we both went. Hazel still crying. Me: I felt defeated. 

And maybe she was tired and hungry. But, aren't all 3 year olds always hungry and tired.

It's when you wake up and realize that 1) you need more sleep 2) if you don't get up and tend to the 3 year old who is jumping up and down on the bed and telling you constantly, "Good morning Mom!". Your husband will have a nervous breakdown and you will be left alone trying to care for this little, demanding human being.

Lately its been non-stop with Hazel. Sometimes I wish I could send her off to a daycare and get some rest. Sometimes I wish my Mom was here. Sometimes I wish that I was a stay at home mom and could handle all this energy she has.  But for REAL. Parenting is hard.  I never realized how hard it was until Hazel was born. She's the fourth child. 12 years apart from my last child, Emily. She's precious. She's smart. She saved us all and gave us a purpose in life.

Do not let her Die!

We had a nice breakfast at Casa Costa in Leander. My absolute favorite little quiet spot. If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? Free coffee refills, gluten-free quiche and the prettiest display of treats. Hazel got her own quiche and afterwards a chocolate chip cookie, which she managed to throw at Emily as we were on our way to the Bookstore. Poor Emily!

Afterwards, we tried to go Thrift Store shopping and after being in the store with a screaming, crying child for 30 minutes, it was time to go. 

Sometimes just going to the Bookstore makes the day much better.  

And Spending an hour at the park does it too.
And getting a hug from your 15 year old who tells you that you're a good mom. 

Hazel loves books!

Until Next Time, 

Eat Organic, 

Eat Gluten-Free, 

Don't EAT THE ANIMALS, 

Jennifer