Parker Love

Since mom left I have been trying to get a schedule. Trying to get back to the normal things that I did throughout my life. I went and got a haircut, saw my therapist & have been trying to get back into scheduling dinners for the week. That's my next step. Tomorrow, I hit the grocery store. Ugh...

Now, the real reason you are all here...

Is it wrong to love her sweet sad face?

An Aunt and her Neice

Tummy time is not for wimps

You Need A Leash For That Dog

Yesterday we all piled up and headed out for a walk. Just the two dogs, baby and us. Christian was walking Lola off-leash and pushing the stroller. I had Maggie and was trying (read failing) at working with Maggie and her collar. We were on our way back home when we heard some little yappy dogs. Their owner was sitting on the driveway with them. It looked like a kid sitting there. As we got closer I realized it was just a little old lady. There were two dogs. Maggie started throwing a fit barking because that's what she does now. I think she's acting out because of the baby. But that could just be an excuse for her horrific/annoying behavior.

The woman looked at Christian and yelled at her that Lola should be on a leash. Now, when you think about her yelling at Christian, who was CONTROLLING, her off-leash dog, this woman is being pulled down her driveway by her two little dogs. These dogs maybe weighed 10 pounds a piece. And they were ON leash. So, tell me, what good is a leash if you can't control the dogs on the end of it? It was ridiculous. Christian looked back at her after the woman had scolded her and said "my dog is more under control and listens better than your two dogs on the leash." It was so true.

Things I've Learned in 7 Weeks

I thought I knew a lot. Being around kids for a great majority of my life and all. Having my own baby was going to be a piece of cake.

I have learned the following:
1. Our daughter burps and farts like a middle aged man.
2. It takes approximately 5 diapers for her to complete a good poop.
3. We have gone through about 90,000 diapers due to above number 2. (Ha, no pun intended.)
4. A human can feel close to a cow and have doubts about drinking milk.
5. Daily tasks, such as using the restroom, are impossible.
6. Sleep...wait, what is sleep again?
7. You can love something more than you ever thought possible, the very second you meet her.

There are some more, I'm sure, but she's stirring and that marks the end of "me" time.

8. There is no "me" time.

New Year

To say that i've slacked on this blog is a bit of an understatement. I would like to use the excuse that I have a 7 week old that is spoiled rotten and doesn't ever get put down. I can also say that typing causes my already knotted up shoulder to act up even more.

Parker is fantastic. Her neck is getting really strong. I'm pretty certain that she's trying to launch herself out of my arms sometimes. The sheer force she exudes is amazing for such a little munchkin.

Christmas went off without a hitch. It was wonderful having Jill, Mom and Dad here for Christmas. We all got dressed up on Christmas Day to go take a big family picture. All of the photographers we know were either busy or have moved away. So, we used the timer. It was humorous to say the least. Also, as a side note, 10 seconds is quite a long time to wait for a picture to be taken.

Family Portrait

Parker loved her Aunt Jill and found her most comfortable spot ever to sleep.

Christmas Dress

Big Brother

Jake didn't seem too interested in havin a little sister initially. Lately he has seemed more interested and wants to make sure she's taken care of. Friday I picked him up from school and when we got home I put Parker, in her car seat, in the kitchen. She was sleeping and there's no harm in sleeping in the car seat! I let the dogs out and they love to sniff and lick. We are against the licking. I was running around doing stuff and Jake came downstairs. Maggie was sniffing Parker and Jake says to me "krob, you can't just leave her here. Can you do something else with her please?" I asked him what he thinks happens when he's not home and he responded by saying we must not be taking care of her.

He's already protecting her and we didn't prompt him!

Shots

I forgot the trauma of the appointment! Two needles. One hep B vaccine in the leg. She screamed a little but quickly calmed down. It's the blood draws that are killer. She screamed. Then there were real tears. I held myself together. I was on the brink but handled it.

We are joining a vaccine study too. Why not make some money off this kid. We get a $35 target gift card each appt! Essentially they have combined some vaccines to diminish the amount of pokes. Yes please!

Parker Goes to the Doctor

Today was Parker's two week check up. Really she's almost a month old but I procrastinated getting her appt scheduled. She is 7 lbs 1 oz! She gained two pounds in two weeks! Growing girl. She is also 19 inches long. That's two inches in three weeks. The doctor frowned upon the idea that we tie her up to keep her from growing. Oh well. Parker has a bit of reflux and has been deemed "dirty." it's not painful for her. Just means more laundry for me. She also peed all over the table at the dr. Lots of laundry. Good thing our laundress will be here next week. Mom has lots of work to do when she gets here.

Parker is sleeping about 2-3 hrs at a time throughout the night. I am waking her up during the day around two hours to keep her on a day/night schedule. We don't want days mixed up!

She also has been called him or he more often than anticipated. Everyone likes the name after I politely correct them. Oh well, she'll live. It's a cute name! And, there won't be many Parker's (girls) running around.

I am ready to be mobile with her. Right now it's no errands for her. Very inconvenient. Not that it'll be any easier with her, but at least I could take her.

My thumb is hurting. Too much solitaire on the iPhone in the middle of the night. I need an iPad. With a keyboard. Yeah, that's what I need.