I'm taking the advice of my very wise aunt Kim. Emily is on a new schedule. I am a big fan of the schedule thing. I know it's not for everyone, but it works well for us. I believe that Emily likes knowing when things will happen. She can count on it--dependability. Lately, she has been taking a really long nap in the morning around 10 am and not taking one in the afternoon at all. By 5 or 6 pm, she is absolutely miserable. She actually fell asleep while eating her dinner last night and sitting up in her high chair. Pitiful, I know. So...today, Jonathan got a two hour lunch break (:D) so we kept her up until noon. She went down without a peep. We'll see how long she sleeps and how this evening goes. I'm hopeful for a better night. It's so difficult to prepare a meal with a fussy baby crawling up your leg desperately shrieking for your undivided attention. I'm probably preaching to the choir.
Jonathan and I are going to pick out a TV today. I'm excited. Who knew a tv could be such a source of excitement? Combine that with cable, which i've missed for quite some time now, and my heart rate increases. Okay, maybe that's a bit dramatic. Although, I know my sweet Em is excited to have her Baby Einstein DVD's back.
I'm loving being a housewife. I love cooking wholesome meals for my husband and his friends when they come over. I love having the house clean for him after a rough day at work. And I love having his laundry neatly folded for him. I suppose some people would hate this daily routine that I now live. I view it as a way to serve him, which I believe is my duty as a wife. He loves me unconditionally and, in return, I serve him by doing the things that I love to do. How cool is that?
Well, I practically wrote a book and some hilarious comments, but then I couldn't post them (and they disappeared -- arrggh!) because of the drop down bar thingy, which I think I've now "joined." I will be one of your faceless followers because I couldn't download?upload? any picture to the Google site. Have a great evening, and I look forward to more of your blogs. By the way, is there any way I can "comment" privately? Or are my comments available to all your followers? -- Cynthia
ReplyDeleteAmanda -I too love being at home and being able to take care of someone; in my case, that is Mom. She will be 88 in May and is in great health as you could see when you met her, but, still, common place things become hard at her age. I am so blessed that I don't have to work and can be with her. I love doing things for her, spending time with her, and with my cats, computer, crocheting, and books! I've been out in the work world and now couldn't be happier just being at home. So I can relate to your joy in taking care of your home and loved ones. May God bless you and J and Emily in your new life...and I know He will!!
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