I never thought it was possible to by simultaneously exhausted and filled with energy, but that's the best way I can describe combining work and motherhood at this point. I have spent the better part of the last two weeks moving non-stop, sleeping 3-4 hours a night (if I'm lucky), and somehow I am STILL going, and I am actually able to function this way. For someone who used to get crabby if she even missed 15 minutes of her precious 8 hours of sleep, this is an astounding revelation. People can actually function on this little sleep? I can actually function? Yes, knowing that it's not forever definitely helps. Eventually my baby will sleep through the night..eventually.

Adjusting to working motherhood has been, well, interesting. Can't say it has been the most fun, but I have learned a lot about myself in the last few weeks. The worst part has been just trying to figure out how to get all those inane tasks (laundry, dishes, cleaning) done without sacrificing the too few hours we have with our precious baby. But, we are getting there. We are slowly, but surely, finding our groove. Now, if only my daughter would drink from a bottle and stop requiring hours of tedious use of a medicine dropper to down 2 oz of milk we'd be in business. But all in all, everyone is surviving and adjusting as best we can. We are all a little worse for the wear right now, but we keep reminding ourselves that for us, right now, this is the best case scenario. In an unstable economy you have to do what you have to do. Much as I would love to stay at home full-time, it's not in the cards right now.

With that being said, I bring you Amazing Amelia Antics. Last night she "crawled" off her play mat for the first time. Now, of course, at 3 months of age it is hardly crawling, but more look scooting. But, she's getting it. It's fascinating to watch. She's also already holding her head up, mostly sitting up on her own, and talking and laughing a lot. She is one amazing and strong baby (yes, I know I am totally bias. Who cares-it's my blog!)

I read an article recently written by a Mom who said "I used to need to set goals, to acomplish things, to feel like I was doing things with my life. Then I had a kid. Now, I could be happy watching my son eat a cookie all day." It's so true. Having a child really makes you realize how precious each and every moment is and it is SO enthralling to watch them do EVERY little thing like it is something so exciting and new.

On that note, over and out. Until next time.