As I've said, I think of a lot of things to write about, but when it comes down to it, I just have difficulty making the time to do it. For example, one might think that naptime would be the best time for me to sit at the computer and dink around. But, really, it's the time that I get to shower, read, do 15 minutes of yoga; whatever. Or, admittedly, I sometimes just zone out on the internet, because I can bring that to a halt quickly if Henry wakes up.
So anyway, excuses aside, things have been good here lately, although we're still waiting for a closing date on 215 Case Street. This is frustrating! It's been several weeks since our accepted offer, and we just want to know when we can move in already! Things are fine with Grandma, although we're still feeling moderate stress related to the lack of babyproofing.
Henry has started teething on some new molars, and is grouchy, uncomfortable and only wants me. This is rough for him, and for me, although I'm trying to stay super patient with the whining and frequent night-waking. Sometimes I fantasize about just being alone in a quiet place for an entire day...but then, I'd miss Henry too much! We've been having fun taking family bike rides, and playing at the park. He loves the little play set, and has started going down the slide like Superman...a little cringe-inducing for a mama but fun for him. Here's a few pictures of Henry playing at the park the other day...
Quick shoes!
Love the cloth diaper poking out of the pants.
How big is Henry?
My beautiful boy...it sometimes seems like he's surrounded by fireworks or sparkles or something...he just exudes happiness.
We went to a meeting of the "Yooper Nursers" last night. A bunch of nursing mamas and kids, it was really chaotic and noisy, and not much of a meeting. But, I met some nice ladies, and saw Beth and Erin, the two moms I met a couple of weeks ago. I'd like to be involved in the breastfeeding community here...there's no La Leche League group, and no peer support for nursing moms other than this group that I've been able to identify. I'd love to help new mamas with nursing, a la LLL. I didn't get a chance to talk specifically about this with the group's organizers, but would love to help them if they move in this direction. I've been thinking about getting started on working toward being a lactation consultant too. I have lots of ideas, and we'll see where they all end up. I imagine getting settled in our new home, doing a garden, wrangling Henry and thinking about being pregnant again will pretty much take up the next 6 months or so! But, I'd love to put my skills, knowledge and passion to good use here, just not in a hospital!
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