Lilly and I just got back from Texas this week. We did a lot of fun things, but it's fun to think of it as all the fun "firsts" for Lilly. She went to her first movie, pool, airplane ride, birthday party (happy third birthday to Eva), bouncy house play place, liquor superstore, photoshoots, etc (first two by Kristy/Larry and the third picture was taken by Kristy's friend Meredith). We had a blast but things were fun crazy with two babies and a three year old. Not a dull moment..... Having a baby seems like a cinch compared to two kids. I thought that at Kristy and Larry's house and also on the plane ride home watching a mom trying to entertain two 18 month old twins. Yikes! I guess it's the old addage---it could be worse, which makes one feel better.
Just as I'm settled in being a temporary stay at home mom, I have to think about going back to work. The logistics of planning out the day with figuring out how to pump, etc, seems overwhelming. No more afternoon naps with Lilly starting in a month or so. Maybe my migraines will magically disappear?? I try to remind myself that many women go back to work at six weeks and that I've had lots of time with her. Somehow I don't think I'd ever really have enough time. It makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing. I think all moms feel the guilt. Hopefully we'll both adjust quickly once I start working. I always thought I never wanted summer to end--now I really don't want summer to end.
Lilly has been happy the last month or so (with the exception of the last few days--is she in the early teething stages?). She loves horsey rides and bouncing while I say no more monkeys jumping on the bed... She giggles and has the mouth wide open silent scream expression. She can now grab both feet and squeals regularly (where did I put those ear plugs). I had been worried about not putting her on her stomach often enough. Well, I admit it--I hardly ever did it because she didn't like it and could hold up her head really well. Today I was showing Al that she could push up a bit from laying on her tummy and could hold her head up. She pushed up, rolled on her side then--drumroll please--rolled over from her stomach to her back. What a trick! It's funny how I was so excited. I guess its because I've been with her almost every moment of every day since she was born and watched her learn pretty much everything she knows how to do. Way to go, Lilly, Mama is proud of you!
One month left at home with Lilly. I'm going to try to soak it all up and enjoy every moment. The only problem--time goes by too fast. Now I understand why my grandma would tell me to stop growing and stay little. If only life had a pause button...
Happy summer everyone.
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