A New Day

Well, my exhaustion levels have returned to normal. Actually, I feel really well today. I made an executive decision this morning to stay in my pjs as long as I wanted. Now, maybe I should do this more often, but after working almost 8 years before having a baby, I feel sort of frumpy when I do this and so unproductive. Something about getting yourself ready for the day makes you feel more productive (or at least for me it does). But today, I knew I needed it.

It started off rocky this morning when Mackenzie refused to eat more than a couple bites of applesauce or oatmeal. I get really frustrated when she doesn't eat because I just want her to gain weight. But her appetite is what it is. I poured out the food and put her to bed for her morning nap a bit early. I think she was tired because she went to bed late last night after a rare (these days) standoff with daddy over bedtime! Now, I normally would get ready myself for the day during her morning nap, but I did some much needed things around the house that were probably adding to my stress level this week and that felt good to get those things done. When she woke up, we were both different people! And both of us happily still in our pjs!

Daddy dropped by for a surprise around noon and she was so happy! Then she ate a great lunch! Some peas & some of the applesauce she refused earlier! I felt better. She is currently taking a GREAT nap this afternoon. Going on two hours right now :) Mommy needed that! One good thing about being home all day. She gets her full naps in & I love it. I also love to get out & about, but then she catnaps in the car & doesn't sleep too well when we get home. But today.....she sleeps! Which should make for a better night :)

During her long afternoon nap, I finally got myself ready for the day! I feel so refreshed! Aunt Natalie is flying in for a short weekend visit tonight & Mackenzie & I are excited! I think that will help recharge my spirits even further!