I think I've written a post with this same title before, and they occur because I want to record some of these daily happenings that are going on around here, but I don't have any special occasion to report. Simple days at home are the norm, not grand events and parties.
Yesterday wasn't necessarily the most simple day because of Arkansas' big Sugar Bowl game, but it nonetheless had a rather ordinary routine. Reese and I didn't leave the house all day. She napped three times at varying durations, never over 45 minutes at a time. I cleaned a little, baked symphony brownies, played with sweet girl, read her stories, stressed about her nap schedule, decided it wasn't worth stressing about, enjoyed burgers and fries with Bret, Jayme, Molly, and Morgan, and then watched the big game from the couch. What a game. Moving on...
Reese slept through the night for three nights in a row, and I tried to convince myself not to get too excited. My instincts were right. She woke up three times last night, and after the last time, I just put her in bed with me for a couple of hours until her morning feeding. I'm not sure what happened, and I'm trying not to do my typical over-analysis of the situation. I'm telling myself that we must be closer to sleeping through the night on a regular basis if she did it three nights in a row. Of course there will be nights when it gets thrown off, right? Then I start wondering if she was hungry because I sure didn't feed her. I am determined that we are done with middle of the night feedings.
Oh, and right now? She's crying in her crib because she can't soothe herself to sleep. Hmmm...in fact, I just tried soothing her by putting in her pacifier, but she lost it as soon as I stepped out of the door.
Yes, I absolutely love being her mom. Her big gummy smiles pretty much make me the happiest girl in the world. Her new skill of rolling over makes me incredibly proud. These tears don't necessarily make me happy, but when I go in to get her up from naptime, she looks at me with such love and joy (of course, that's after she stops crying and realizes I'm here to get her out of that crib).
These next few weeks are big weeks in the Walker family. Tomorrow, I get to meet my newest niece or nephew. I know Reese will seem so big after getting to hold this newborn baby. My baby blessing is Saturday, and I can't wait to just have some good quality time with some of my dearest friends. And on the 19th, I get to meet Marion, Reese's newest cousin. Wes and I are taking our first overnight trip without Reese for our anniversary, so we have been working on getting Reese to take a bottle better for Mopsy and Popsy's sake.
One thing I need to finish is Thank-You notes. I cannot believe I haven't gotten all of them written, and it stresses me out a bit to think I may have missed a gift, but it's been quite a busy past few months. A few more things on my to-do list are to continue working out in order to be back in my idea of swimsuit shape in a few months, begin a Bible study at Fellowship, and make good on my resolution to communicate more and better with friends.
I know I can't write a post without some pictures, so I'll include a few shots from last night for your enjoyment and to make this post a bit more colorful.
5 comments:
What a cute little Hog-ette!
I know how frustrating it is when they sleep through the night a few nights in a row and then stop.... Ugh... I know every baby is different, and some all of a sudden sleep through the night, but I think for most it's a gradual process. There may be a few nights she does and then others she doesn't, but it will be soon. We have been traveling so much and their routine is constantly getting jacked up, so I totally understand your frustration. T has been sleeping through the night consistently, but Hud is getting up at 4 on the dot. I would let him cry if we were home, but since we are in a hotel, I usually get him. It's hard when you know they can do it... I'm just ready to be home.. But that won't happen for a while!! Anyway, you are doing great and the nap thing will come. Love you!
Hey Kate! Which study are you doing at Fellowship? Beth Moore, fruit of the Spirit on Tuesday morning? I'm doing that one & it would be so fun to see you & finally get to meet your lil girl!
hang in there Kate!! Little tip--try putting a little drop of Mylicon on the end of the paci or in her mouth before you give it to her when you're trying to soothe her back to sleep. Works every time for Sam! It makes him suck on it long enough to settle back down
:)
Kate, she is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! A perfect conbination of you and Wes. I cannot wait to meet her in person!
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