I can't believe I've been here a week. It feels like a month at least. I've walked the whole town. Mostly in 90 degree heat. Nothing left to explore. Except for the nail salons I guess. Maybe we should get a babysitter and actually go out, but I don't even think there's places to eat, just ice cream. And I don't think Rick will see Twilight.
I put Bobby to bed a little later tonight, in hopes that he will sleep past 5:30am. He is sleeping through the night, going down super easily, but only sleeping about 10.5 hours. He's not walking too much yet. Standing up and down lots but not taking the steps.
He is crazy exhausted. We play all day in rocks, mulch, grass, pebbles, swing, slide and in heat. He's not eating that much which I hate, but I keep trying. We're on a pasta kick now. Probably since we don't have access to Harris Teeter mac and cheese.
I'm enjoying all the new pics and news when it comes. I realized today I have no interaction with anyone but Bobby and Rick. Small town yes, but not southern friendly. Maybe they know I'm an outsider. We'll try the library again tomorrow, haven't seen too many moms of little ones.
http://nymag.com/news/features/67024/ Okay, I haven't actually read this whole thing yet, so can't really push it as a recommended read, but here it is nonetheless.
Time is going quickly - soon it will be the primaries, and hopefully, Brian moves onward and upward to the big show! I imagine Rick is working hard, leaving you to find your way around and entertain yourself and Bobby. When time permits, you might want to visit Bob's cousin Elaine at the U in Ann Arbor. She is a very interesting lady - an art historian with a Ph.D. and has a daughter who may be about your age. Skimmed the article, and understand the frustrations but I must admit I'd be a mother all over again - the rewards far outweigh the difficulties - but it may take you years to see that. Meanwhile, know that I appreciate all your wonderful parenting. As a result, I have the best, happiest, cutest, well-adjusted and pleasant grandchild in the whole world!! Love all of you!
ReplyDelete2 comments of others on that article may apply: grew up with all of my grandmothers, aunts, uncles and cousins within walking distance. When my mom was having trouble or needed a break, there was always a relative available to pitch in and help out. Today's parents don't have that. I think it's a lot harder to be happy with parenting when you're out there all alone doing absolutely everything yourself. It's a wholly different experience when you can have a weekend alone with your husband while your kid has a sleepover with his grandma and cousins. and #2 - get therapy
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