Diary of a First Time Mom

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With Wyatt being so busy yesterday, he just did not want to stop to nap all day.  This resulted in him waking in the night every two hours.  So this morning, we spent all our time in bed and in pajamas.

In His Santa PJs

A three hour nap this afternoon has resulted in a mellow and lovely evening, and after two yawns, he looked at me and said -ok mommy, it’s time for bed.  Seacrest out.  It really reminds me of the early Baby Whisperer days where I read how the more the baby naps in the day, the better they sleep at night.  It seemed like the opposite of how it should be, but as he was not beat down exhausted tonight, he got to unwind in a nice relaxed way and let sleep creep in.

I do not want to jinx anything, but I have a feeling he will have a very long and restful sleep tonight.  So shall we all!

Tomorrow I hope to post a video of him walking.  So far every time I start recording, something happens…  so watch this space!

What a difference four days makes!

Today, running errands with Wyatt seemed… dare I say… easy!

Colors are brighter.  Food tastes better!  Am I in love….?  Well yes, but that is not the point here.

I.  Feel.  Rested!

For the first time this year, I actually feel fully rested and energized.  Which probably means I’m only at about  75%.  But compared to running at 30% all year, that is damn good.  Taking advise, (finally!), to nap when Wyatt naps, and go to bed when he does (at 8pm) for four nights in a row…  I feel like a human being!  That being said, Wyatt is going down for his second nap today, and I have not napped yet.  Back on the nap wagon tomorrow.  Today I have work to do!

The one very interesting thing I noticed was that every time Wyatt napped, I thought I was not tired.  Till I put my head to the pillow.  I actually heard my body sigh a sigh of relief.  Who knew how exhausted I was?!  Is everyone this tired and we just don’t notice it?  Is that why we pay $5 for a cup of coffee to keep us going?  I am glad to be resting my adrenals for probably the first time in my adult life.  And it feels very strange.  Like, isn’t there something I should be doing…  zzzzzzzzz……

Got minimal sleep last night.  One hour, I think and then 2-3 afterwards.  What’s interesting is that I feel more positive this morning, even though I am beat.  I think that when I am overtired, my mind has no energy and does not chatter away in the background.  I am amazed at how much energy my mind uses with no positive outcome.  Blah blah blah all the time…  But this morning there is silence.  Ahhhh….