3. Coffee is a lifesaver. My mood determines my coffee mug for the morning. Is that the same for you too? My favorite one lately is the red one (sassy), but the owl mug Claire got for her birthday has been very tempting. She has first dibs.
4. Homeschool this week went well. We breakfasted and went to Matins on schedule. I had the girls do abbreviated lessons after Matins, an induction of sorts. I plan to start full bore next Tuesday.
5. Chris and I have watched the RNC the past few nights with Theo--in a sort of sleepy, hypnotic trance. Condi Rice was amazing. I loved Paul Ryan, Susana Martinez, and Marco Rubio's speeches (Damn! We're Republicans!). Clint Eastwood was creepy weird. Mitt Romney? Eh?, it was okay. I will vote for him, but I did not find his speech inspiring, granted I did sleep through half of it.
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Dearest Erin, Clint Eastwood is your mother at 82. While he may not be great as a speech giver, he is 82 and had great things to say. Did you hear it? Just like you hear a 3 year old speak, a awkward 12 year old speak, a idealistic and inward thinking 18 year old speak, did you hear the 82 year old speak? What inspires me now about Mitt Romney is the fact he does NOT toot his own horn but NEEDED to do it for the American electorate. Can't wait to be your mother at 82. Thinking I will continue to trouble you. With much love. Your Mom. P.S. You are a great Mom. Your children are especially perfect, ESPECIALLY because they help you see who you are.
All kids nurse differently and have different learning paces. The only way I kept #2 nursing was by pumping half of the time for 3 months.
You're a great mom. You'll figure him out eventually; that's what cuddling is for.
I do want to mention, though, that extra fussiness can just be temperament or there can be allergies/sensitivities.
I enjoy your list style blog posts. Very you.
I agree that it can take awhile (or a lifetime) to figure out babies. Good thing they're so dang cute.
(((hugs)))) dear Erin. Life with a newborn is always hard and always seems to have as its goal, "figure out nursing." Here's hoping once it is figured out, he doesn't change it on you.
P.S. remember to go easy on yourself in regards to book work for school. Your kiddos will catch up easily, and they're learning all about taking care of Momma and baby brother.
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