Kleenex

So I've been sick.  It's the absolute worst to be sick and have to take care of a baby.  Infants just don't understand that Mom wants to lay on the couch and be selfish while eating massive amounts of crackers.  If I haven't mentioned it before THANK HEAVENS FOR GRANDPARENTS! Seriously I don't know how I would have survived without help.  I'd just turn into a gigantic pool of mucus and who wants to clean that up?

There isn't a lot to report.  Today I feel mostly human with just the frayed edges of sickness lurking about my body.  I'm coughing and such but am on the mend.  Hoorah!

I just finished a children's book called Fortunately the Milk.  It was a cute story and since I'm giving it to my niece and nephew I thought I should preview it to make sure it's not too scary.  I would definitely recommend it to read aloud to kids in grade school that don't get freaked out by brief mentions of aliens and vampires.  My niece and nephew are 8 years old and I think they will enjoy reading and listening to the story over the course of several bedtimes. It's very imaginative and a lot like Dr. Who so I think both parents and kids will like it.

Today I have a few hours to myself as both hubby and baby are snuggling and napping.  Our little one sleeps so much better when being held so I'm sure to get more than the normal 45 minute morning break. I might just start a little sewing or knitting project. Stay tuned for the results.

Spring Cleaning

I am desperately trying to get my house organized and by house I do not mean basement. So far we have donated three bags of clothing, one box of home goods and brought one box to a local consignment store.  Needless to say there is still too much crap.  I think it's our new roommate.  Sure she's cute and all but why does she need all these things.  We may have to scale back to pioneer days when all babies had were bugs, sticks and rocks...perhaps not that sparse but you get my drift.

Today my Dad came over and was a huge help.  I cannot tell you how much Grandparents rock.  Seriously anyone who comes over and mops my floor is probably going to be my new best friend.  Do they still sell those BFF necklaces?  I may need to stock up. 

Tonight we have Baked Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust.  Delicious! The only trouble I had was getting the dijon mustard split evenly between the chicken breasts.  I think that next time I will try the spoon and schmear method.  Other than that the chicken was crunchy, moist and flavorful.  

I am still trying to find time to craft in between the madness that is being a stay at home parent.  Yesterday I made a dinosaur pincushion out of a planter a friend made me. My cat ate the plant so I repurposed it.  I think it turned out pretty darn cute.

Sweet dreams

It gets harder and harder to find time for myself.  Baby has been waking me up at 4:30 in the morning hungry.  It really takes a toll when you lose a full nights rest.  It's probably easier on me than my husband because I don't have to function at work the next day.  I do what I can to make it balanced but when exhaustion rolls over you like a deafening thunder there's little sympathy for anyone else.