OK so the moving company guy just pulled up to drop off our "Cubes" so I went outside and told him where we'd like them to be put, he said OK and has not moved since - almost a half hour ago now. He's just chillin in the parking lot - pretty funny and awkward for me considering that I have no clue if there is anything else I need to do. I'm sure I have to sign something but he's not talking...
I really hope the sun comes out today.
Hey I was thinking if any of you have any packing tips I'd like to hear them. I would like to start packing the things we do not use right now when I have time (while Eli naps) and it's such a hassle BUT I know there's gotta be effective, tactful ways to go about doing this so if you have any helpful tips please share :)
*Playtime Photo*It's still so new but here are some emotions and instances I've experienced so far:
*Despite the inconveniences of being up all night, sacrificing sleep, it is when some of the most precious moments occur when it's just he and I in the quiet of the night.
*I will do just about anything to make Elijah smile. I used to think that those moms were crazy, talking all high pitched, saying ridiculous baby words just to get a smirk but it's SO worth it. So I am officially one of those crazy moms.
-->For new moms this is something that I've found really works for us now that Eli is a little older (2 months now) *It's difficult listening to him cry at night but rewarding in the end for all parties involved. It's something Eli does almost every night. He refuses to sleep to the point of SCREAMING tears but once we lay him down and comfort him from outside of the crib (not picking him up but patting his back, singing to him, anything we can think of to calm him down while keeping him lying down) seems to really help him to get it - it's bed time! We may have to go back into his room like 5 times but it eventually works.
*One of the best bits of advice I've received from another mom is that no matter what I'm Elijah's mother and I know what's up. It's great to have doctors and other mothers around to give advice/opinions/experiences but I know him better than them all and if I feel or think something is wrong or is not wrong I'm almost 100% right. Motherly intuition trumps almost always.
*I really love being at home with him. I know it's not for all moms but as for me I wouldn't trade it for anything, being with him all day allows me to not miss a moment. I just love to watch him learning and discovering new things everyday (his hands for instance, I think he's amazed that they are always with him)
*Although my world is changing and life is different being a mom I'm still me and I guess I expected to lose a sense of myself with motherhood but at the end of the day I really feel more like myself than I ever have - I haven't lost any part of me, just added a new love and joy that's unspeakable.
last night was so bad that Zack had to take Elijah out in the car at 2:30am and drive around with him so he would sleep then when they got back Eli immediately woke up and did not go to sleep until 4am- he was awake and fussy for like 7 hours straight. I'm really hoping he does not do that again tonight.
tonight around 7 Eli and I went into our "safe place" it was kinda scary knowing that a tornado was spotted so close to us. He behaved very well in our bathroom though, calm as could be :) I thank God that we are OK.
i'm trying to be patient and rational about this but I really just want my preggo weight to be gone. it's sorry enough that i had weight to lose before i got pregnant but now it just gets me done in the dumps. I started this past week eating light and healthy and working out but my problem is that i'm too impatient. i want results the day i start going at it - i'm so ridiculous, i know.
