Still here!

Yup, I know I have fall off the face of the Earth. Honestly, not really my fault. In our desire to make the most of our money, we have decided to switch from our current phone carrier to a different one (TMObile at home is awesome!), but in the process things got screwed up and we ended up with no internet connection for almost a month (long story short, but from our perspective, Verizon is a terrible company!).

Today, C is a little older than 6 weeks and I still can't believe it! It has been such an interesting ride, with lots of ups and downs for me (trust me, listeting to a screeming infant for 2 hours is a down no matter how much you love them!).
What have I learned in the past 6 weeks? Here is a list of it (here I go again with lists), in no perticular order:

1. To say "diapers" when people ask what they could buy for C when they come and visit! While I like the idea of cloth diapers, reality is that I just like the idea of it! I looked into it and I can't see myself dealing with that all day long! So, we end up spending lots of money on disposable diapers, so much so, that my husband A is considering adding it as a separate item line in our budget!

2. To chill out about the bathroom not being sparkling clean, or the unmade bed, or the dust on the coffee table. While I spend the day at home with C, you would think I would have plenty of time to do all the house work too! Not so fast! Between feedings, changings poopy diapers, pumping, changing her outfits 5 times a day (the child can spit!), waking up in the middle of the night for feedings, I am so exhausted that I can't think! So at the end of the day, who cares about the dust on the coffee table?

3. To master making dinner while holding C with one hand. Or trying to do the same while suffering thru her screeming "bloody murder" sessions. For no reason at all, other than being borred!

4. To feel ok about letting her scream in her crib/pack and play! Sometimes there is nothing you could do for her... I have learned that I am not a terrible mom for doing that, but just adjusting to life with an infant.

5. To go grocery shopping/run any other errand with C! I am actually very proud of myself for being able to feel her with one hand, while pushing the cart with the other and adding stuff to my cart! (it looks ridiculous, but it works for me!)

6. To be excited for 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night! Thank goodness for A and the fact that we have a system and take turns, otherwise I would have been a gonner by now!

There are many more to add, but I have to run and feed her! (again!)