Do you ever just see something and in that moment realise that it perfectly sums up your current state of parenthood? Perhaps it’s the laundry monster in the living room or hallway. Maybe it’s the dishes still waiting to be washed in the sink, or the ones that need to be put away in the dishwasher.
For us, it would be a photo of all our to-go coffee cups. Yes, I actually saved some of them from our most recent drive-thru coffee stops. We are running on fumes and caffeine right now. Both of our girls have not been sleeping very well and I swear they are tag teaming against us. One wakes up and we finally get that one to sleep when the other decides it’s time to wake up for whatever reason. It’s been a constant back and forth for over a month, maybe it’s two months now? I am honestly losing track now.
I am so thankful for those who gave us gift cards back when each girl was a newborn. They were such a blessing. We were able to grab food or coffee to help us through. Even now gift cards are incredible to receive. Coffee is what’s getting us through some days. If you have parents of young kids on your shopping list for the holidays and have no clue what to get them consider coffee or tea. Goodness, even offer to watch the kids so they can have a nap and feel human again.
All I want for Christmas is coffee and to sleep! They warn you that parenthood is exhausting, but you have no clue until it fully hits you. The days when you can barely keep your eyes open and find yourself falling asleep at the dinner table with your face about to go into your food. Now excuse me while I go reheat my cup… again!
If you took a photo right now to show parenthood from your viewpoint right now, what would it be of?
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So, from now on I’m totally giving new moms a starbucks card with whatever meal I take them. Genius. What would we do without Starbucks drive-thrus? Also, love that lipstick in the photo 🙂
Yes! Starbucks gift cards are what any mom needs. Keep an eye out for a new post coming soon about the makeup line I have been trying out. 🙂
I’m not a parent, but if parenthood looks like a bunch of coffee cups then I’m already half way there. Beautiful photo!
Haha! This made me laugh out loud. Thank you 🙂
A coffee gift basket was on my wish list this year 😀 Got a wine one instead ROTFL It’s a fine line sometimes. Cheers to parenthood! I have three myself, twin 10 yr olds and a 7 yr old.
I hope you can get some rest soon! Wishing you starbucks giftcards under the tree haha.
xx nicole
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Aww I totally get it! Coffee should be it’s own food group, I’ve decided. Hope you guys get some good rest soon!
A very relatable subject! Coffee saves me from falling asleep mid day, everyday! Cute post Tamara! I am wishing you a restful Holiday weekend 😉
Hahaha. So true… I want coffee right now!
Coffee … yes. It got so bad that my lil guys started asking for it once they began to talk lol . Wishing you all a fun holiday season , filled with cute memories !!!
Oh, you are spot on! I survive on coffee and wine lol.
Haha right there with you mama!
Love this…and I know that stack all too well. 😉
Parenthood from my viewpoint is trying to teach my son that there’s more to life than a screen (ipad & Wii) while trying not to seem too hypocritical working on my online biz and blog all day. Wah!
It would probably be a completely messy living room with a smiling toddler in the middle and a crazed mom on her laptop in the corner lol
Love the photo of the coffee cups! I will have to remember to start giving out Starbucks cards like candy to all my new mom friends!
LOL! Me too. I’m not a parent but I drink about 3 cups a day. So addicting. xx thecarlycollective.com
You look stunning in that picture! I love coffee too!! I don’t drink it as often as I’d like because of acid reflux, but the holiday flavors are my jam!
If I took a photo right now it would be coffee and peanut butter sandwiches, because that’s all that my kid wants to eat right now! Parenting ain’t easy. :/
Loved this!! Cant do without my coffee in the morning and glass of wine when the kids go to bed.
Too funny! I don’t have kids but that picture also sums up adulthood 🙂
Love that picture because it is SO TRUE! I run on coffee in the morning and wine after bed haha!
yes! I survive on lots of coffee! It’s a mommy essential!
I don’t have kids yet but that photo sums up my life as an adult too! I run on coffee when I get up at 5am every day for work! lol
Ellie
http://www.scotchandstilettos.com
My photo would be of me sitting at the kitchen table with my daughter, helping her with her homework. It is just the stage of life we are in right now. No complaints, I enjoy the face to face time it gives us each night.
My photo would probably just be a blur. A 18 month old and almost 3 year old run my house hahaha It is fun, but boy is it exhausting! Thank goodness for coffee. Starbucks cards are a genius gift for new parents.
Hahaha! I’m with you on the coffee!