Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Parenthood
There are three very distinct changes that have crept into my life as a new mom. Allow me to elaborate.
Laundry. What the heck is up with the laundry? How can such a tiny girl create so many things to wash? Onesies, bibs, towels, bibs, pants, burp cloths, bibs, blankets, socks, bibs, washcloths, sweaters and more bibs. She has recently turned into a little nugget of drool so everything she touches gets wet which means it then gets grubby. She is officially always grubby. And we, are officially always doing laundry.
Time. I have never been more acutely aware of time in my whole life. What time did she go to bed? How long did she sleep? When did she eat last? Do you think I have time to take a shower before she wakes up? How long did she nurse? When do you need to pump? What time to you have to go to work? What time will you be home? When should we wake her up? When is she going to bed? How long did she sleep last night? Etc. etc. etc. I am constantly aware of what time it is at all times of the day. It seriously makes me anxious when I forget to wear a watch. I am that person now.
Plans. I think my job has prepared me well for parenthood. At work, I plan for a living. Well, apparently, I do that at home now too. For me, as a parent, in order to not let my day fall into complete chaos, I have to have a plan. For example: we're going to go for a walk, and if Kate falls asleep in the stroller, I'll just go over to the grocery store really quick and then when we get home, she'll eat, and then play while I'll make dinner. A good, solid plan. Yeah, yeah, sometimes the plan doesn't work out--like yesterday when my plans for two waterfall hikes were thwarted by snow and an incredibly cute sleeping baby--but having one works. For me.
Being a Mom is the most challenging, stressful, worrisome, all-consuming job ever. It's funny, I knew it would be that way, but I didn't really know until I got into the thick of it. But that darn cute little girl, with her "I'm-a-Leo-and-therefore-a-lion-and-the-boss" personality, makes all the challenge, stress and worry disappear into the background. All I see it what an amazing girl she is going to become and I'm so excited.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
This post is sponsored by the letter G.
G, as in Granny. And G, as in good god, it was great to have her here for a week.
Flora flew in last Saturday and spent the week with us, spoiling us to no end and showering Kate with attention. I didn't think we would be "those people" (you know, the ones who don't leave their baby until she is 13 years old and not a baby), but it's true. B and I hadn't been alone, together, without Kate, since she was born. It was time. Well, Granny to the rescue!
Not only did we get date night in on Friday with Ryan and Dacia, but we also got a gorgeous day of skiing at Mt. Bachelor in Bend for my birthday on Wednesday. 32 never felt so good.
It was WONDERFUL to have Granny around. This morning, as I walked with Kate downstairs after she woke up, she looked for her and I think, is pretty disappointed it has just been me at home today.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Sunny Skies
(Is it bad for me to say that one of my favorite times of the day is when little K is napping and the house is quiet and I can sit down and post some photos to this blog? Well, I'm going to say it. It's my fav.)
Today, the skies have turned on the faucets again, but for the past 5 days, we have enjoyed sunshine around this gloomy state. Blue skies, crisp winds and sun. Lots of sun. Kate and I enjoyed lots of walks over the past weekend and we got in some family time last Wednesday. It continues to amaze me how just the tiniest bit of sunshine can brighten our whole week and rejuvenate our souls.
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