Little Miss Abigail has decided that she is just too old for two naps a day now. This week she has decided that she’s good with just one nap. Well sweetheart, mommy is not good with you taking just one nap each day. Don’t get me wrong, she has not been cranky or whiney during those days with just one nap, she’s actually been a pretty content child this week. I, selfishly, have come to depend on two naps each day. I take a shower and get myself ready for the day during the first nap and then use the second nap to get work done on webpages or around the house that I was not able to do while Abbi was awake. So, with just one nap, I need to decide how important that shower really is each day. I feel like I’ve been transported back to when Abbi was first born and I had to choose between showering and sleeping. Yup, I was stinky then and I’m stinky now!
Meanwhile my baby had taken on a very bizarre personality these days. She just does the craziest things. She has learned that she can jump on the ground just like she does in her bed, although she doesn’t hardly get her feet off the ground. She has also discovered all of her books. The past few days she has been going into her room and removing every book from her bookshelf and “reading” them. It’s quite cute. On the more bizarre side — yesterday she decided to chase me around the house while crawling and would then sprawl out on her belly on the floor. Today she decided to crawl into her little toy basket and just sit and play. It has been quite fun to just watch her each day and to see what kooky things she will come up with next.
The winter weather started early Friday morning as freezing rain closed down all of the schools and cancelled most events (except my dear friend Tara’s all night lock-in — Sorry T!). It quickly turned into snow and made for a very pretty winter scene. The snow started up again today and is supposed to continue through the night, giving us a few more inches by tomorrow. The snow definitely helped get me into the holiday spirit, especially since I didn’t have to drive anywhere.
Despite the snow dumping on us, we had a very busy weekend. Between the shows Tim had to mix for this weekend we did find time to put up the Christmas tree and a few decorations. Thankfully Tim’s parents graciously let us borrow their brand new artificial tree for this year since they are still in Mexico for this Christmas. We decided to go artificial this year because the thought of Abbi eating pine needles or cleaning up needles for the next three months just doesn’t sound appealing to me. We went shopping last week for a tree and that was a nightmare. After dashing in and out of four stores in the rain and finding out that the two trees that we actually liked and were willing to spend that kind of money on were sold out, we decided to wait until after Christmas to find an artificial tree. Hopefully we’ll come across a good sale and not have to take out a small loan to pay for the stupid thing. Seriously, those artificial tree guys have got to be doing pretty well for themselves! Highway robbery!!
The winter festivities continued today as I took Abbi outside to play in the snow. This was her first encounter with snow. She actually liked it….or at least she put on a good front. She did amazingly well moving about in her big puffy coat and boots. Then we had Tim’s family and Tara & Scott over for a little birthday party for Abbi. She, of course, cried during the birthday part because she was ready for her nap and I don’t think she really likes all that attention on herself….for now.
And, after a very busy weekend, I am happy to have a quiet evening at home to myself. I am snuggled up under my blanket, watching trashy TV, and blogging. Hmmmm, I love these winter nights!
My baby is 1 year old today….that’s 12 months…52 weeks…365 days! I know it’s very cliche, but this year has gone by so fast. I don’t necessarily want to pause time, but I would really, REALLY like to put it on slow motion for a while. I have loved each stage Abbi has gone through, even though I was reduced to tears quite often during those first few weeks of teething. It is amazing to me how much she has developed her own character and personality this last year. She is my “little Tim”!
Words to my baby: Oh little one, a year ago today I was holding you in my arms, both of us exhausted from a long and tiring labor. I fell in love with you the very minute your daddy showed you to me and my love has only continued to grow for you each day. You have grown in so many ways this past year. I look forward to seeing how you continue to grow this next year, but slow down baby. Please slow down so I can enjoy each and every moment. I love you Pookey Bear! Happy Birthday!
Abbi got her first glimpse of Santa Clause on Saturday night when we went downtown for the Holiday Open House. The cobblestone street was lined with luminaries and carolers were scattered about. It was a nice little kick-off to the holiday season. Even though the weather was pretty mild, we bundled Abbi up in her big puffy winter coat and stuffed her into her back pack. I think she had fun even though she couldn’t move her head much, due to the severe puffiness of her coat. She did get to sit on Santa’s lap and didn’t even cry. I would call that a success! Or at least she did better than the kids behind us who wouldn’t get within 8 feet of Santa without screaming and crying.
Unfortunately, Abbi and I are both sick now. We both have the cold that Tim just got over. So I’m spending most of the day wiping both of our noses. To top that off, Tim has to work pretty much every night this week. I’m hoping that this cold doesn’t wipe me out completely or at least that I have enough energy to get through the day with Abbi and then I can veg or sleep once Abbi goes down for the night. Ahh, the joys!
A year ago today I was lying in a hospital room awaiting the arrival of my Abbi. I was thinking about it yesterday because a year ago yesterday is when my water actually broke — I was on my way to a work meeting when I thought I had peed my pants getting into my car. Needless to say I had to cancel the meeting because the pee kept coming, followed by a long labor, and a very unexpected delivery. You can read the story here.
I look at Abbi now and cannot believe that it has been a year. On one hand it seems like we just brought her home from the hospital, all swaddled up in a blanket, confused as to who we are and where we are taking her. On the other hand it is hard for me to remember our life without her.
So, here’s to hoping that today goes a little bit better this year than last year.
