My baby girl

I'm feeling sentimental today so on top of being able to express my emotions, I'm also feeling guilty for not recording them 24/7 these past two weeks. Although I haven't thought clearly much of that time due to lack of sleep. I really can't complain though. Except for two nights in a row earlier this week, she has been good at sleeping 2-4 hrs. at a time through the night. And although he doesn't have to, Mike has gotten up several times to rock with her so that I could get an extra hour. As the reality of having a girl sinks in a little further and I think about things that will happen in her future, I also love her while she is so tiny and kind of don't want her to grow up! At least not so fast. I love her tiny little clothes, her tiny fingers and toes that grip to anything, her little mouth that pouts when she is getting hungry, her funny faces when she is trying so hard to wake up, her beautiful dark blue eyes, even her cute little bum! In order to try and preserve these moments I video taped her a little this morning during diaper changing time.

My first day survival kit

My dear, sweet, thoughtful husband gave me a large bag that said "Day 1 Mommy survival kit" for my first day alone with all three kids. In it there was a bag or envelope for each hour of that day, starting at 8am with a piece of chocolate and a note that said, "Know that I'm thinking of you and the kids, not only every hour but every minute of the day." This was followed by cards of love and kindness, a pre-made lunch for the kids, Tylenol and water for mid-day, and children's medicine in case Connor didn't want to take a nap! (only a joke), and an afternoon treat of gelato and a magazine. At 4pm I was able to mark off that I survived the first day. Not only did I survive, but he made me smile all day long and made me look forward to each hour of the day. He made me realize how lucky I am- to be his wife, to be a mother and to be able to stay home with my kids, and to have two fun, cute, sweet boys and a beautiful baby girl.