Look what I found on my doorstep 2 weekends ago! As it turns out, the lovely Sara is not only a mommy, a talented craftswoman and a blogger, she is also a maker of SLINGS! SLINGS, SLINGS, wonderful SLINGS. I was quite delighted to receive her gorgeous ring-sling, and it was so beautifully packaged I couldn't help but take a picture!
The shocking adjustment of motherhood is beginning to wane, thankfully. Froggy V. has almost hit her "magical 3 month" mark... the point in her little life when she starts to cry less. These days she seems to have made more sense of her little world. She's smiling smiles the size of watermelon slices. Her cheeks and legs are filling out nicely, and perfect for gleeful squeezing. People, mainly experienced moms, had told me of this mythical 3 month milestone... and I say mythical because I really never thought that 1) the day would come or 2) that it could even be possible. But I'm starting to see so many changes in her and in myself, It's rather rewarding-- Praise be to God!
Job and I are getting the hang of juggling life with one car... it's nice to have it some days, while other days (like today), I don't mind letting him take it so I can get things accomplished around our home. June Cleaver I'm not... these days I'm drifting dangerously towards the "Roseann Barr" side of the spectrum... but I'm working on it. hehe :)
Right now I'm reading Clear Springs: A Memoir by Bobbie Ann Mason. I read her collection of short stories (entitled Shiloh) in college and I've just recently re-read them. I highly recommend both books! She's from Kentucky and really offers a unique geographical perspective on her little corner of the world. Great summer reads!
Well, how's this for a blog? It's certainly been a while... I've been trying to blog less and focus instead on Vasilia, as well as making intentional connections with friends so I don't feel isolated or anything. But I love my blogging buddies, so I'm not so sure I'll ever quit entirely... at least not in the near future. And if I do, I'll be sure to give fair warning.
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I've said it in different venues, don't remember if I've said it somewhere you'd read: I think that just as we say that kids go through phases, we parents also go through phases. (I just came up with that myself a few months ago and liked it so much that I keep repeating it. ;-) You are going through the learning to be a mom phase. Don't worry about the Roseanne Barr phase! Just keep working at it, and you'll find a balance that you'll stick to most of the time.
Oh, and just remember that just when you think you've got your kid figured out, they change. :-P
Great about the sling! If you need any help figuring out how to use it, give me a holler. My babies practically lived in them. People at church started to complain that I wasn't letting them see that baby, because Zachary was always asleep in the sling.
Amen to Elizabeths comment. Your children just outgrow one thing, and in to another. I had two, 18months apart, and they were always in a "stage" on or the other.
It is so much fun watching babies grow.
Savor every moment:)
Good to hear from you again.
You seem to be echoing similar sentiments that I've heard from someone else...hmmm (scratching head).
Whohooooo! What a beautiful sling and I totally hear you on the baby thing. Plus, I agree with the far wiser than I Pres. Elizabeth.
So glad you like the sling :) May you have many happy moments with it.
We had one car for a long while...I actually miss it sometimes. I walked a lot more and learned how to content myself when I got antsy instead of pack up and leave for some random place just because I was bored. Aaron took the nicer, kid car today and I've gotten a lot done!
Don't worry about the roseanne thing...if it bugs you, most likely that's not how it will be forever. You have a 3 month old for golly sakes!
And...as an officially blogging buddy, I'm glad you posted :)
Oh my! I completely feel you on this one. I am living in a disaster most of the day. Being two months pregnant and caring for a very active almost one year old is about all I can handle in my day. I've given into it for now. I'd rather enjoy my son, than stress about the house. I know in a couple months I will be feeling better and have my energy back.
Just enjoy your girl! She will grow up SO fast and the precious baby months will be over. The mess in your house, however, will still be there patiently waiting. Let it wait!
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