My two year old is so funny. She barricades doors so no one can open them, locking people out or herself in the bathroom. How she spins around in circles until she's dizzy. Today she went out on the porch with her Nana and when Nana came in Grace quickly shut the door and leaned against it so no one could come out and get her. Then when I bring her in a few seconds later she stands there in front of me and screams "it's all your fault!" storms off to her Nana's room and leans against that door also! Needless to say she ended up in time out for those two plus locking herself in the bathroom just before all that. Surprisingly there wasn't much screaming like usual.
She also graduated from munchkins today to a full fledged donut. Now don't laugh when I say this, but the DUNKIN DONUTS we went to didn't have chocolate and honey dip munchkins, just plain and jelly, so we got her a chocolate donut. She loved it, I'm not sure she will go back to munchkins now, but that's okay, one donut is cheaper than a box of munchkins, so really I win lol.
The resale shop I go to for clothes for Grace is closing soon, so I went and got a bunch of stuff for Grace, and my nephew who is due to arrive in May. I would have bought for my nieces as well but Olivia has a ton from what I've heard and I think Haylee has a ton as well from the baby shower Gregg and Michele just had.
Grace slept in her bed last night for the first time in forever and I actually missed her. I wasn't sure how to sleep without her next to me, I like co-sleeping with my child really. Plus research has shown that "Co-sleeping children grow up with a higher self-esteem, less anxiety, become independent sooner, are better behaved in school and are more comfortable with affection. They also have less psychiatric problems." So it looks like its not ALL bad. And really I like having her nearby. I told Scott we have to get a twin bed and put it right next to our bed so that there will be more than enough room for all of us, plus when she is ready to sleep on her own, we will have a bed for her. But tonight she is in my bed again, all snuggled up and sound asleep. Where I'll be heading soon I'm sure!
Be well...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Even on my weakest day...
As I end the day with a bath for my little one, I can't help but think how lucky I am to have all that I do! I'm so blessed to have the amazing family I do, all the love and support that has surrounded me when I needed it most, and the encouragement when I didn't know where else to find it.
We celebrated Christmas with family like usual, and Grace got more gifts than I knew what to do with! But it's all put in its place and I've reclaimed my living room again. Well somewhat reclaimed, I still have Christmas decorations to pack away lol.
I have been off all pain management meds since just before the new year started and I've had no pain since! I've got more energy than I did and I'm feeling more like myself again.
I sunk into a horrible pit of depression just before Thanksgiving and I had a horrible time getting out of it. My psychiatrist put me on an anti depressant and boy has it helped. And he good part is, I haven't gone to the opposite end of the bipolar spectrum yet so bonus! I'm hoping to go back to writing more now that I'm out of that pit. It was awful! I was sleeping all the time, and I'd cry over every last thing that went on! Hell nothing had to happen and I'd cry, over my hair, my nails, anything. But I sought help when I needed it and am feeling much better.
Grace continues to grow and thrive every day. She's sweet and gentle, yet spunky and fresh all in the same breath. She is so smart and continues to amaze me with all she knows and remembers! I just can't get enough of her. Tonight while putting her to bed she snuggled up close, kissed me a dozen times, hugged me real tight for 5 whole minutes, and then laid her head on my pillow and fell fast asleep right there next to me. It was a little slice of heaven right here on earth. I am really so proud of my girl and can't believe just how big she is now! She's 2 and a half years old now and I really can't figure out where all the time has gone.
Be well all...
We celebrated Christmas with family like usual, and Grace got more gifts than I knew what to do with! But it's all put in its place and I've reclaimed my living room again. Well somewhat reclaimed, I still have Christmas decorations to pack away lol.
I have been off all pain management meds since just before the new year started and I've had no pain since! I've got more energy than I did and I'm feeling more like myself again.
I sunk into a horrible pit of depression just before Thanksgiving and I had a horrible time getting out of it. My psychiatrist put me on an anti depressant and boy has it helped. And he good part is, I haven't gone to the opposite end of the bipolar spectrum yet so bonus! I'm hoping to go back to writing more now that I'm out of that pit. It was awful! I was sleeping all the time, and I'd cry over every last thing that went on! Hell nothing had to happen and I'd cry, over my hair, my nails, anything. But I sought help when I needed it and am feeling much better.
Grace continues to grow and thrive every day. She's sweet and gentle, yet spunky and fresh all in the same breath. She is so smart and continues to amaze me with all she knows and remembers! I just can't get enough of her. Tonight while putting her to bed she snuggled up close, kissed me a dozen times, hugged me real tight for 5 whole minutes, and then laid her head on my pillow and fell fast asleep right there next to me. It was a little slice of heaven right here on earth. I am really so proud of my girl and can't believe just how big she is now! She's 2 and a half years old now and I really can't figure out where all the time has gone.
Be well all...
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