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September 2009
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When we started remodeling this house, the husband and I had a discussion about central air. Did we want AC? Was it worth the price? After all, you really only need it for a few weeks over the summer, right? The rest of the time you can make due. Let me just tell you how absolutely, positively over the moon I am that we have it. OVER. THE. MOON. I can't fathom having baby Elle in a hot, stuffy house. She doesn't even enjoy stroller walks when it's in the low 90s. And short of stripping her down to her diaper and blasting her with a fan... I don't know that we'd be able to keep her cool. So, while we're all a little stir crazy right now, you won't hear any complaints. We're not sweating to death.
Baby Elle is slowly starting to stretch her overnight feedings. Of course, a 5 hour stretch for her doesn't mean 5 hours of sleep for mama. It's more like 3 to 3.5 hours of shuteye for me. But let me tell you something that most parents already know; the first night you get (relatively) good sleep you feel like a million bucks. Maybe $2 million. That happened for me two nights ago. I ran around the house like Superwoman. I could take on anything. Chores? No problem. Fussy baby? Please. Getting in a workout? Piece of cake.
Getting consistent nights like that are the first step in me coming back to do Live @ 7. Elle is only 6 weeks old, so I'm not counting on anything yet. But, we're getting there. It's starting to happen. And for the first time since June 10th-- when I went into labor-- I feel like I have a head that is free of fog and cobwebs. Man, do I hope this trend sticks around for a bit. Speaking of 6 weeks old, I realized the other day I forgot to write a week 5 update. Baby Elle is napping less and her since her smiles are apparently laced with a drug I call mama-crack, I find myself addicted to spending all day with her in an effort to catch every last one. If only you guys could see me at the house... making stupid faces, singing stupid songs, acting like a doofus. And you know what? It's awesome, because it works.
Of course, Dad has the market absolutely cornered on baby Elle smiles. He plays a simple game with her, "Running Through the Woods". He lays her on her back and pumps her little legs as fast as he can and off they go... jumping over imaginary logs, dodging bears, tripping over roots. And she lights up like the Rockefeller Christmas tree. It is hands-down her favorite thing in the world right now. I think she likes it more than my boobs. Since we're on the topic, it's about time I get her fed. These blogs take me half the afternoon to finish because baby Elle demands her mama (I started this one at noon). Stay cool. And thanks for the blog comments and the emails. It's nice to feel connected. What a wild ride I'm on. :) 23 CommentsLeave a comment |
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Isn't it nice when they start to smile! After a couple of weeks of taking care of them with just a blank stare on their face -- the smile makes it all worthwhile.
Isn't it nice when they start to smile! After a couple of weeks of taking care of them with just a blank stare on their face -- the smile makes it all worthwhile.
TMI on the boobs. isnt there another way you could get your point across?
It sounds like you're fitting into "mommyhood" very well. I have small animals that I was worried about ac or not- so I can only imagine with a little one.
God Bless!
Hmmm, no name. Let me see. She likes them better than my breasts? She likes them better than my mammary glands? She likes them better than my milk bags. It's called breastfeeding. Get over it.
ROFLMAO Steph!! Mammary Glands and milk bags!! Good one!!
I'm with Steph. Boobs it is. Breastfeeding has never bothered me and never will.
If you don't have the courage to read the word "boobs" when someone's Mom is talking about feeding her kid … well, I don't know. Stay home or something. Stay away from the intertubes, at least.
I almost CANNOT STAND the cute. That last picture makes my ovaries think twice (down, girls, down! We're 48!).
This is a 120-year-old houes; A/C has not been a thought here. But if this climate change thing turns out not to be a vast liberal hoax? We may consider it.
I almost CANNOT STAND the cute. That last picture makes my ovaries think twice (down, girls, down! We're 48!).
This is a 120-year-old houes; A/C has not been a thought here. But if this climate change thing turns out not to be a vast liberal hoax? We may consider it.
Awww...
Man, I remember these times with the family. Magical, mystical, like a waking dream. This post brings it all back to me again. :)
Take care Stricklen family!
Mike
Steph-
Your baby girl is sooo cute! Baby smiles are such a blessing. Love your updates about ALL of the things regarding motherhood. I have two daughters and though almost grown, their smiles still melt my heart.
Shelley
Steph-
Your baby girl is sooo cute! Baby smiles are such a blessing. Love your updates about ALL of the things regarding motherhood. I have two daughters and though almost grown, their smiles still melt my heart.
Shelley
You definitely made the right decision. I would give my right one for central air right now.
That baby is super cute. I bet she'll love you the best for not making her melt. Or she will blame you for making your fans endure Joe Donlon.
Actually, he is growing on me...
Jason is right, those smiles are the first major payback, things just keep getting better from there.
Good for making that A/C decision during the remodel. We got stuck with a kitchen remodel when our first was about 3 months old. Babies and remodel don't fit together well--nap time, food, cleanliness, everything was a mess!
Simply ADORABLE! If you like those "baby smiles", just WAIT until you get "baby belly laughs"! The best sound in the world!
I would like to say "hurry back to work, we miss you on air", but that would be selfish :-D The world can wait...
Congratulations to you and your family.. Take care, take it easy and take loads of pictures!
I read your blogs religiously, but I just can't stop myself from commenting on this one.
First of all, I'm gonna guess that this guy doesn't have a problem with "boobs" if they're being referred to in a "strip club" fashion. It's only when you talk about them in the context of what they were actually put there for, that really makes him twitchy. What a wimp!
Now as for that breastfeeding subject... we brought my daughter home from the hospital when she was 3 days old (Mommy had a C-Section, so had to stay a couple of extra days). She was born on July 12, and on July 16, it was 104 degrees in Eugene. We lived in student housing at UofO and had no AC. Let me tell you, there is nothing more miserable than breastfeeding in that kind of heat.
The good news is that we all survived it and that July 12th baby just turned 21. Take it from someone who lived through it; you ABSOLUTELY made the right decision. And keep in mind that if you didn't have that AC right now, those very precious 5 hour stretches of sleep probably wouldn't happen either.
You are doing it right, Stephanie.
I'm far into grandma years but your pictures and blog raise many sweet memories. Thank you for sharing.
Steph. That's the cutest baby I've seen in a LONG time. Enjoy her there's nothing in the world that will enrich your life than children. They are the joy of the world.
July 28, 2009 4:19 PM
no name said:
TMI on the boobs. isnt there another way you could get your point across?
BOOB TALK IS GOOD!
Sorry Stephanie
Rob
I don't have kids but as far as kids go,what a cutie,lol.Bet she gonna be a heart breaker like her Mom,lol.Congrat's on they family.About the central air.Get it.It's not just the A.C. in the summer but also heat in the winter.Keeps the house from being drafty.My Mom has is it and it makes a big difference.Congrat's again.
More updates please.
More updates please.
Delighted for you and yours-what wonderful pictures! Enthusiasm and love for whatever you do naturally carries to viewers, just as it did from Torino. Your authenticity, energy, happiness and presence leave us in turn feeling happy for you, wherever you go and whatever you do, and wishing you joy in every moment. Thanks for making time to share notes from the road on your latest grand tour.