My life is starting to feel a bit like the movie "Groundhog Day". You know, doing the same thing everyday- working through breastfeeding sessions every 2 1/2 hours, changing diapers, trying to catch some zzz's, doing baby laundry, trying to get some housework caught up, and the cycle continues. Sometimes I feel so worthless because it's suddenly 3 pm and I realize I haven't done anything. I swear the hours 9 am-2pm have disappeared.
Then, I realize that I'm not worthless if I haven't accomplished anything around the house, I don't need to feel bad if it's 5 pm and I haven't showered yet for the day, and I'm not a bad wife if I haven't made a real dinner for my husband since the baby was born.
Those things are important, but this beautiful face on my lap is so so so much more important. This is my life right now. This is my only responsiblity, my only obligation, the only thing I need to worry about.
I love it.
Drake grabbed onto this toy- first time he's ever grabbed onto something. We were so excited!
What a special picture- Drake with his grandma and great-grandma.
Yesterday was my birthday- the big 23! My birthday has always been the biggest deal to me. I looked forward to it all year. I expected to be taken care of and pampered. I expected everyone to remember- pretty selfish. This year was different. I forgot about my birthday until about 4 days before. I've just been so busy with Drake, I hadn't even thought about it. And there really isn't anything I want- I got my birthday present December 20th. I love what little Drake has done for me. He's making me forget myself and it's good.
7 comments:
You have the right attitude! :) There were days when I would honestly do NOTHING to the house, or even get ready for that matter. Wade would come home from school and I would be on the couch just looking at Shelby...didn't even feel bad! haha He wasn't expecting anything either! I would make a little effort some days by putting the vacuum out right before he walked in the door saying "OH, I was just getting ready to clean this place up!" (i wasn't) haha Happy Birthday too!!! There will come a day when you could care less about getting anything, you will instead think of a Million things to get your kids, true mom! :)
Linds, you are amazing! You are such a great mother! Drake is lucky to have you as a mother. Keep up the good work, even though it sometimes, (okay, most of the time) feels like "groundhog day" It IS worth it!
What a sweet realization. He is a beautiful baby, Lindsay. No BD present could ever come close to this little package! Love you!
Linds I truely love to read your posts and the feeling like time disappears yeah well it doesn't get any better. There are days when Hallie and I sit in the rocker all day only getting up from cuddle time to eat something pretty pathetic I know but I love every minute since with the next one there will be limited times to sit and rock all day. Well being back at work isn't bad I only work 2 time a month and Matt is home with Hallie so I don't know if you would call that working. It is nice to get out and see people and excuse to shower and get ready. Haha but I miss Hallie horribly although I know she is in good hands. Keep the posts coming you will want to remeber every minute of your little ones life it goes so fast. Oh happy late birthday by the way
That sounds just about perfect!
Linds, he is so beautiful. I've been sick so I haven't come over, even by myself. I want to meet him so bad!!!!
Lindsay, Happy Birthday! Drake is such a cutie! Don't feel bad for a minute...being a mom is so important and I'm glad you are enjoying it! I must come visit soon :) Love ya!
Congrats you guys!! I'm only 29 days late, sorry! He is such a cutie!! Lindsay, you have the right attitude!!! That little boy is what is most important! I hope Rob is able to help out with some of the house duties when he is home! ;) Hang in there and try to enjoy the ride. They grow up so so so fast and then they are talking back and being little turkeys!!! Take care!
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