Hungry?

I've been doing much better than I anticipated at preparing meals and keeping the house clean while staying home with 2 kids.

That's not to say you wont find a few tumbleweeds of dog hair hiding in the corners, or perhaps some toothpaste in the sink. But, considering the love of cleaning that I had while pregnant has vanished, along with my free time, I'm doing pretty well.

And on the cooking front, we've hosted Jason's family for dinner a few times since having Jackson, and while my meals are usually in the semi-homemade category, at least we are eating at home, right?

The other night we made fold-overs.

Oh so delicious. This time, instead of using our usual Pillsbury pizza dough in a can, I bought a bag of frozen bread loaves and used one for the two of us (um, one bread loaf? Could feed 3 or 4.)

It was an excellent choice. Requires some thought ahead of time, as the bread has to thaw overnight, but well worth it. And a much more economical choice too as the bag of 5 loaves was about the cost of two cans of pizza dough.

For dessert I whipped up a not very good cobbler.

I should get zero credit for this because A) it was refridgerated pie crust and B) it was canned peaches.

It was just ok.

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I've been kind of down in the dumps lately. Hormones? Post-partum? The loneliness from staying home with the kids? All of it?  It's left me pretty darn depressed the last couple weeks and I cant seem to shake it. I'm hoping that when Emma starts her summer camp (26th) Jackson and I can get out of the house to help my sanity. I took both kids to Target the other day by myself (and I should when a medal for that I think) but other than that, I havent gone anywhere with the two of them alone. Shut up in the house all day isnt good for me, I  know.

Anyway, I'm hoping it will get better soon.

Comments

[Magnolia Sun]

The food looks really good. I know it must be hard staying in when you aren't use to it and with Jason working so much. I think your doing great, the more you get adjusted to having two kids the more comfortable you will feel being out with both of them.

[Dooneybug]

Oh yes, honey. You have to get out of the house. Even if you just go sit outside for a bit while Emma plays in the yard. Or walk around a mall window shopping. You know, I had a way tougher time hormone wise when my son was born than when my daughter was. Maybe those hormones are different this time around seeing as you had a boy, making it harder to normalize? Who knows? Remember we love you to bits!!

[Tiffany]

I know exactly how you feel, I have been wondering the same thing lately, why I feel kinda in the dumps and such and I have felt this way for a while so I guess it must be the change of staying home full time with kids. Its not like I imagined it would be but I hope it gets better for you and me both.

[Wendy]

It's so hard to be stuck at home! You and Jason should definitely take some time for yourselves! I remember feeling so similar after having Lani. I didn't want to leave her so my friends basically kidnapped me. I was mad at first, but it really jump started my mood:) *hugs*

[Chas]

Hungry? Yes...I'm always hungry lately. I was especially salivating over that slightly overcooked bit of foldover.

Have you thought of joining a play group? That has been my saving grace since becoming a SAHM! I've met some of my closest friends this way, and they all have kids...perfect!!

[nikki]

The fold-overs look mighty yummy.

Yes, get out of the house!! Even small walks to a park and back will do wonders. Sunshine is awesome for the blues.

[Tammy]

That foldover looks so good. I could even go for some cobbler. I'll bet it was better than you said!
Hope you are able to beat the blahs soon. It is no fun feeling that way. I had a touch of that with both of my babies. Just keep busy and try to get out as often as you can!

[Page]

I wish I could come "kidnap" you and have a girls day out! Getting out definitely helps with me. I think it will get better soon. Oh, and BTW, I have tumbleweeds and toothpaste as well without any children! HA! I'm hoping my cleanliness improves after I have children...

[girlville]

those foldovers look WONDERful! restaurant quality even. hey, i'm in a bad funk lately and have zero kids thus no excuse like you...and my house is a wreck...i think i need to be a stay at home mom with no kids just to stay sane. since that's not a possibility right now i just say 'forget housework' and go outside on a sunny day and just sit and be and breathe fresh air. it helps tremendously as does walking.

I don't know, that cobbler looks pretty good to me.

[pam]

the above comment was from me, I don't know why my name didn't show. Just didn't want you to think it was some anonymous person.

[Judy]

Everything looks delicious! I'm sorry you're feeling blue...if I lived closer, I'd come over to visit. Often. It will get better. (((Hugs))) to you!

[Laura McIntyre]

I hope you are feeling better soon and its just some baby blues, i think the food looks lovely :)

[Anth]

The foldovers look delish!

I myself took my first solo trip with both kids yesterday, also to Target. Everything went fine and I feel like I should get a medal too! It was even pouring down rain when we left, but I managed to get everything in the car before we were all totally drenched and left feeling cheerful and competent.

I turn into a hermit after the birth of a baby, but my toddler is not keen on that. She keeps asking to go. Go where? I ask. She repeats, Go! Apparently the where is unimportant.