Typical Tuesday

As I write this, Cooper is sitting on one side of me (even though he prefers Patrick, who is at work), Jacob is lying on the couch on the other side of me, talking to his toys, and I'm working on my press releases that are due today (well, I was before I started writing this). It's 9:14 am and I'm still in my pajamas and my hair needs to be brushed. I can only work and write so long before I feel like I have to play with Jacob, or Cooper, or both. Both of them look to me all day for their entertainment and their needs. When they're hungry, when they're thirsty, when they're bored, when they have to go to the bathroom (or already have in Jacob's case). I try to juggle being there for them 100% while also working for a paycheck and keeping the house in check.

I haven't run since before Jacob was born, but since 6 weeks postpartum I've been doing workout DVDs. When I do get a chance to go out, I choose to walk Cooper instead of run by myself. Cooper is rarely as happy as when he gets to go out on those walks. Too bad walking him and pushing a baby stroller at the same time is such a hassle.

I miss doing youth ministry. We've been taking Jacob to mass every Sunday and so far he's been really good. No meltdowns. He's quiet. He just likes looking around at the different surroundings.

I miss writing for fun. I barely even have time to journal anymore.

I love Jacob more than running, writing and youth ministry though. And I love all of those things a hell of a lot.

Jacob has tired of talking to his toys so I have to go.