Some days are really hard for me as a new mom, and some days seem so easy and wonderful. Today was one of the easy wonderful ones. I woke up at 5:30 to pump while David hung out with the baby. I then fed her as he let out our dog, got dressed for school, and made espresso. When David left for school I put on the Today show and Soph played in her bouncer, had tummy time, ate again, and hung out on her play mat. I was starting to feel worn out so she and I went to Starbucks where I indulged in a grande nonfat no whip 2 pump pumpkin spice latte. YUM! After that we came home and I read her Guess How Much I Love You, Oscar's Rotten Birthday, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She then ate and hung out in her crib laughing at her mobile while I got out of my pjs and straightened up the house. I grabbed some cheese and crackers for lunch and then we took a nap together until David came home. Heaven is a peaceful day with coffee, a nap, and no tears.
Lord knows, we NEED days like this to remind us that A.) Yes, we do know what we're doing, B.) We're pretty good at it, and C.) Perhaps I CAN handle a baby afterall! :) It is nice to have a sort of routine - for you and the baby -so you both know what to expect out of your day. As you said, it doesn't always work out perfectly, but even coming close to that is a good thing. Keep up the good work, mommy!!
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thanks for the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteThose days are so sweet. Cherish them! Then don't come often, but are such a blessing. They fade so quickly too. Soon she will be running circles around you. =)
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