Am I Crazy?

What is wrong with me? Today was my official first day of nannying for a 7 month old, a 2 1/2 year old and Declan (3 1/2 months). I am so tired. It was crazy. I still remember all those good reasons as to why I chose to do this. I get to be with Declan, I get paid for watching him rather than paying someone else to watch him. I appreciate him so much more with crazy kids around, and I know that it will be different when the school year starts. Just... for today... I am completely overwhelmed.

They Say It's Your Birthday!

Today Logan turned 26. He's turning into a pretty old man. Just kidding...

We spent the day sleeping in (until 8... thanks D man), going to birthday breakfast at the Village Cafe, getting coffee (of course), and BBQing with some friends and family that came by. Thanks to everyone that took some time out in their day to have some burgers with us. I'm so happy that it was nice out so we could just spend the day with the sunshine in our faces. Except for a little run-in with the neighbors over parking spots (what would a holiday be without my family causing a bit of a ruckus?) it was a pretty perfect day.

The apartment is clean and the carnival starts tomorrow. Now to find a babysitter so Logan and I can go on the rides...

Exhausted.

I didn't know I could ever be so tired. The thing is... I have pulled a million all nighters, worked hard, studied hard, and played hard. All of these things have driven me to pure exhaustion at one point or another. Being a mom though? It doesn't stop. Ever. I don't get to just take a few days off and relax because my few days off... are with Declan.

Now don't get me wrong. I love him. I would do anything for him. It is just a whole new definition to the word tired.

10 hours of sleep???

Last night. Declan slept. For 10 hours.

I couldn't believe it! I was in shock this morning when I woke up at 7:45 and heard nothing coming from his room. He was STILL asleep. I woke up BEFORE him. I don't want to say this too many times and have it never happen again, but I am just so happy. Of course he didn't go to bed until 10:30, but who cares when he then slept for 10 hours? And on top of that... he is taking a very nice nap right now. Is he turning into a more scheduled, dare I say more normal, baby? I think this whole cereal thing is going to work very nicely.

And I finally got a micro SD card for my phone so I can put pics online from it which pretty much just makes me the happiest!

Can Anything Ever Get Done???

We are getting pretty tired around here. This means that nothing ever gets done because as soon as Declan decides he'll be fine for awhile or wants to go to sleep it automatically makes Logan and I so thankful for a moment of peace that we usually go and bury our heads in a pillow or our noses in a book. Because of this our apartment is still a mess and there are still wedding things to do. I know that everything will pull itself together, but sometimes it feels as though all we are doing is treading water and not getting anywhere. Hopefully after the wedding this feeling will let up a bit.

After the wedding Logan and I are going to be taking our honeymoon. Our first trip anywhere outside of our parents' houses together. I'm not sure if I mentioned this before (and forgive me for repeating myself... it seems as though baby brain doesn't go away with labor) but we are headed to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. I am very excited but am also pretty nervous about being so far away from Declan. He will be in the care of Dan, Logan's mom and my mom. I know that he will be taken care of and given lots of love, but I have to just be able to let myself enjoy where I am and not worry about him. It's probably a good thing that there isn't free wi-fi or else I would just spend the whole time making Dan put Declan on the video chat.

Oh well, at least Declan is sleeping in his own crib, the house is quiet and I can have a minute to breathe. I am thankful for all that I have.

Starting Out

As always I will start this out by saying how awful I am at keeping up blogs. I do however love to read them and keep up with other people's lives, and I feel as though I must return the favor. Things here are crazy and hectic as always. Who knew that being a newlywed, a new parent, recently moving, planning a wedding, being in grad school, and working would be so hard? I guess it's good that my dad instilled a good work ethic into me. Wait... was that instilled... or pounded? Anyway... things here are good. Declan is growing like a weed and smiling more and more every day. Those smiles are pretty much what keep me going. We spent the 4th of July weekend in Rhode Island and then a couple of nights at my mom's house. Unfortunately Logan was unable to come because he had to work, but I'm sure he enjoyed the quiet house (at least a little bit). When at my mom's house, I had a run in with a beach umbrella but came out of it with all teeth in tact which I am very grateful for.

I guess that since we've gotten to the three month mark already I should do a little recap...

Newborn- 4/2/09


First Easter


About 2 months or so

Declan and Daddy at 3 months

So now we're just figureing out life as a new family. Things get easier and easier every day.