A whole lotta NUTTIN'

Wow, so today is Maya's two weekday! Happy two weekday to you, happy two weekday to you! It's literally incredible to think that ALL THIS has gone down in a mere two weeks. Phew... incredible really :)

Thank the baby gods, Maya is doing great! She is eating well, sleeping well, and seems to be a very content baby. I am so grateful for this!

We had our first non-doctor outing on Thursday night... going ALL THE WAY down the street to H's brother's house for Sukkot. Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the historical pilgrimage of the Jews to the temple in Jerusalem. The holiday lasts for seven days, and what is nice about it is that you eat all meals in a sukkah, or a temporary outdoor structure that you build. Traditionally these are built of wood and big palm leaves, and the meals are festive and joyful. BIL and SIL built a beautiful one at their house built of 2x4s and white sheets, but it was still beautiful and full of great flowers and decorations. Sadly I have no pictures because the hub has the camera today, darn it.

Maya did really well during her outing. She is not a fan of being in strapped in her carseat, which has made me less inclined to go anywhere unless necessary at this stage. It has also been SO hot the past two weeks that I haven't wanted to even venture outside. That is kind of hard for me -- I am not one to sit home all day and if anything, this little period has convinced me that the SAHM lifestyle is not for me. Anyways, I have had a few crying spells -- which is really so out of the ordinary for me - but they are short lived and undoubtedly fueled by hormones, lack of sleep, and again, some sense of frustration at being so tied down to the house right now. I know this will change - she is a newborn - and so I am doing my best to remind myself of that whenever I feel vulnerable or sad on the subject. I love being a mama to this little bundle of joy and providing her with nutrients, sustenance and comfort - she is such a pleasure and such a sweet little muffin. As far as the frustration, I just have to remind myself, that this too shall pass.

So anyways, sorry for that diversion. The dinner at the in-laws was very nice, and Maya eventually dozed off in SIL's arms. We made it back home, and she was definitely stimulated by being outside for so long, and being around so many people. I fed her, and then H took over getting her comforted and eventually to sleep. Thank god - as it allowed me to hop into bed and pass the eff out. That's how quick I fall asleep these days. Before I even think about it.

Steppie has been with us too this weekend. She loves her little sister incredibly. Sometimes, just as Maya is getting into chill-mode, Steppie comes by and and wants to express some love to her sister, and that expression is of the loud and not delicate variety. Le sigh... Steppie had a friend sleep over last night and all I can say is H took her to her soccer game today so the house is quiet. Maya and I are both appreciative.

Once she's up from her nap, I'll feed her and then we'll go out on a walk in our bassinet/pram Orbit attachment! Whee, I am so grateful for this. If I had to now strap her into her carseat I might think twice, but with the pram, it's easy breezy!

Anyways, this post was a bit long-winded and unfocused, but it's what I've got right now. Exciting life, isn't it?