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A new outfit from Aunt Pam. No sooner did she
open it and declare she loved it, did it suddenly
become "TOO TIGHT!" and worth throwing
a fit over. |
...or so the saying goes. When we found out Cora would be due in early October, Will was excited. About that time of year things start to slow down for him. He would be around a lot to help out. With holidays around the corner, clients tend to put off starting projects and just finish up what they need to for the year. Well, that was how it used to be anyway. I can't remember the last time his job kept him this busy. (Then again, maybe he's doing it on purpose...). He has been traveling a lot more than he has all year, and when he is at home he is quite busy. Not that I should be complaining. I know many friends whose husbands are never around. But, I'm spoiled by what I've been used to. And so is Evie. When we come home from school or any errands the first thing she comes in the door and says is "Hi Dadu!!" When he doesn't respond, she looks at me confused and asks "Where IS he?" "At work honey. He'll be home tonight/tomorrow/in two days." And then a look of disappointment comes across her face. Mine too, at least on the days when I know he is out of town. Not only does it mean we don't get to see him, but it means I'm doing it on my own.
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A moment of peace,
which didn't last long |
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While I was nursing Cora, E decided the
mirror needed to be cleaned. She got soap,
water, and a wet wipe and went to work |
He had just a two day trip to MI last week and I thought I was doing great. I told Evie I had to put Cora to bed and that she could play in her room until I was done, and that then I'd be in to read and sing to her. She seemed okay with that. I no sooner sat down to nurse Cora then I started hearing Evie crying "Mama, what did I do? Am I in trouble? I'm sorry!! I'll clean up! I'm sorry mama! Can I come to you??" Ugh! Break my heart. I stopped nursing and went to Evie's room. "Honey, you're not in trouble!! Remember, I told you I'm just putting Cora down and then I'll be in to play with you." She was sobbing, really distraught. Not even faking it. The poor kid thought she was being punished. I felt terrible, especially since she'd been good (relatively) for most of the day. I tried again to tell her she could play -- this time with all the doors open -- and that I'd be back shortly. I didn't even make it out of her room before she started sobbing again. Enter the iPhone. I Facetimed Will and he was able to chat with Evie while I finished putting Cora to bed. That kept her happy and me sane. I then got Evie to bed and bragged to Will about how I was doing. It had been a rough last two hours, but both girls were down. I had a glass of wine and put myself to sleep shortly thereafter. Not for very long though... Cora was up multiple times that night. And unfortunately so was Evie. I was in and out of both girls rooms all night long. I probably got 2 hours of sleep. At some point during the night I heard Evie rustling around in her room and realized she had taken off all her pajamas and was putting on a new outfit. This is a routine during nap time, but had yet to happen in the middle of the night.
The next day was rough, to say the least. Evie was a bear to get dressed, kicking and screaming that everything was too tight and refusing to wear socks or shoes despite it being 28 degrees outside. I took her to school like that and am fortunate that they are understanding. Apparently once she enters the doors at school she continues to be a dream child, but doesn't like to share any of that with me at home. The day continued to be more than a little challenging once I got her back from school. Fortunately later that afternoon Will came home and Becca came for the weekend. It's funny. As I write this I am having a hard time remembering all the chaos of just last week. At the time I couldn't see the forest through the trees. I thought the day would never end. And now I can't even remember enough of what happened to write it down.
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| Cora at 1 month |
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| Evie at 1 month |
Cora just turned one month old and I completely forgot to take a picture or even really notice it. I can't believe it's already been a month. Indeed the years are short.
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