Family Living: Abbott Style

you only have time to shave one leg in the shower you re-watch the same cartoon a bajillion times because "kidlet" likes it you hear your mother's voice, in your own voice, several times a day you stop saying, "when I become a mother, I will NEVER" because truth is, when baby comes along...all bets are off you turn the radio up, not because it is your "jam", but because you trying to drown out the crying (don't judge me) you lick your thumb before cleaning something off your kidlet's face you find pacifiers in your purse, even on girl's night out you're more scared to get pregnant now than most teenagers you drive 5 under the speed limit, even when the backseat is empty you start to "get" the invention of the mini-van (however, I don't think I could ever really go there) you sport carrot and milk spit up on your basketball shirt..... *sigh* I love being a mom. Until next time....

 

Ahh Wednesday once again.  First, some pictures of my kidlet eating.  Notice she is already grabbing the spoon to feed herself. Girl may not be able to roll over yet on a regular basis, but girl loves to eat. I could literally eat up her chubby little hands.   ............mmm ya, that's all that I've got for you today.  Sorry, let's just call it writer's block.   Until next time...

In four short months my precious baby girl.... sleeps through the nightlight dislikes naps loves her jumperoo isn't a fan of her swing rolled over once, and decided it wasn't all that; but frequently rolls from side to side started tolerating tummy time for longer periods of time smiles  laughs squeals in delight prefers not to be touched by complete strangers sits with little assistance drools all over eats like a champ (still going strong on breast milk) eats rice cereal once a day rocks the cloth diapers at home coos all the time has an angry coo that she will use to warn before crying has said ma-ma (not really knowing the meaning though), and mimics other sounds that I make at her including ta-da! loves checking herself out in the mirror smiles the biggest when she sees her dad loves bath time and laughs when she makes huge splashes thus getting me all wet enjoys being outside thinks it's funny when the dog barks plays with toys and has comp...

Jumperoo time!  Oh how I love being a mommy....

Todays tasks: clean house top to bottom, laundry, paint bathroom. Thanks to Haley taking a long nap...house is clean. She woke up for some lunch and then was chilling with me while we watch old episodes of Greys and folded laundry. She looked right in my eyes and smiled. She continued to smile and gave me a few coos in response to my excited chatter. Maybe she doesn't hate me so much after all. I have the best job in the world. Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

The bassinet is a solid three inches further away from the bed than last night....AND I did not hold her, rock her, cuddle her to sleep. I laid her in bed semi-awake after feeding her and allowed her to drift off to sleep on her own. Progress.....the truth is, I think it is harder for Mom than baby. Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9