Here are my little punkin head's current favorite hobbies:
- looking at her hands (This doubles as her superhero impersonation.)
- screeching and laughing like there is a par-teh going on
- rolling over and over and over (This doubles as her enchilada impersonation. I think she's going to be a TexMex fan like me.)
- smiling at anyone who talks to her
- taking baths
The big change for me during this past month of mommy-hood was going back to work. It's been tough, but we're doing fine. The main problems I'm struggling with are baby brain (or is it 'mommy brain'? I can't remember...) and sleep deprivation/moodiness. Examples:
- I've missed my exit on my way to work twice in the past week. I've worked on the same street for four years.
- On a nightly basis I go into the kitchen to take my vitamins, walk back to the living room, and then can't remember if I took the vitamins or not.
- I recently tried to start a fight with my sweet hubby about RICE at 5 in the morning. Luckily he didn't take the bait. He must have gotten smart after the peanut butter spat the day before.
I have missed my exit for work twice this year. so annoying, and I have no legitimate excuses.
ReplyDeletemommy brain is a pain. I do the vitamin thing too! Oh and smart man to not take the bait!
ReplyDeleteI had to get one of those vitamin containers for each day of the week right after I had Adelyn, because I was in a constant debate with myself if I had already taken them or not. It made me feel less crazy, but also like an old lady. I no longer need it though. I think sleep makes a world of difference for "mommy brain."
ReplyDeleteI've been stalling on getting the old lady daily pill box. I guess I should just do it since this seems to be such a common problem!
ReplyDeleteUmm, I have never born children, and I think I have mommy brain. What does that mean? Just that I'm getting old, I guess! ha! Glad you are coping ok.
ReplyDeletealthough the newborn mommy brain does improve slightly it unfortunately never goes away! i still do brainless things constantly. the other day i called jay to ask him if he gave josiah his medicine and then a few hrs later i called him to ask the same question only to have him remind me he answered that when i called the first time! the old lady pill strip definitely helps me! love reading your blog...cracks me up!
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