Busy, oh so busy...
Work is a bit overwhelming at the moment. I am more than overworked. I am putting my foot down about it too. I will not be used like I am being used right now. So, I feel a little better because I am taking back control of my life. *sigh*
Baby Jim has been somewhat harmed by my work issues too. He really only calls his Dada when he needs something. He really doesn't look to me for everything as a normal baby will do. While I completely appreciate my hubby, and his love and care for his boy, I am not happy that work has let me put time, care, and feeding of my boy on the back burner. :(
I DO spend time with Jim. I do not let them suck up all of my time, but I get home late enough that I only have 1 1/2 hrs with my son before he hits the hay. I don't like that part, at all. Sometimes I get home late enough that I miss feeding him dinner.
However, I've been getting up earlier and doing his morning bottle. My hubby really wants to own the morning bottle, and that is great, but my boy is such a happy morning baby. I've put my foot down about my right to feed him too, even when my hubby says, "but he's calling for Dada!". Yep, and he'll never call for Mama if he doesn't get any quality time with me.
We've gotten the go-ahead to put Jim on 2nd level foods! He can have MEAT! I've not bought any of the meats yet, but I did buy a boatload of 2nd level food. Target had the large tubs on sale for $ .89 each! Normally these things are $1.19 - 1.39! I stocked up. I sure hope he loves what I chose. Of course, with that kinda price I have a cheap way to find out that he doesn't like a flavor, eh?
I also bought him some "big boy" bibs too... He needed ones made for catching food vs. milk. Carrots and white terrycloth do not mix well. :( The new bibs have Dr. Seuss on them - so cute! One of them is from the Green Eggs and Ham book, and it says "I will not eat them on a train... etc" I think it is a very funny thing indeed...
Oh, and Jim is now able to sit up by himself!!!!!! Woooo Hoooo! A whole new world has opened up to him. He still falls over, mostly backwards. We just set him back up and off he goes again. Hubby said I should get him some Weebles so he learns how this is supposed to work. LOL
This weekend I'm painting the trim (lower 1/2 of the wall) in my dining room. We'll see how it goes, it is a very big job...
Hope everyone out there is having a good one. I've missed you all. I hope to get time to catch up on your stories today...
5 comments:
Good for you for putting your foot down and getting quality Mama time!
I think we're going to start rice cereal this week. What kind of bibs are big boy bibs, if I may ask?
Yea for standing up for yourself! The work thing is hard, isn't it? We have to do it, but it stinks just the same.
I can't believe how much Jim is doing at his age. He is amazing! Enjoy the new foods and the bibs (and all the faces that are sure to come with them).
Much love to you as always.
It's a tough balancing act - good for you for getting "mom time."
I love Target!
I hear ya on the work thing. Well, we do what we gotta, I guess.
Exciting new stuff for little Jim!!!
I can completely relate to what you're experiencing. My husband stays at home with our daughther while I work, so I feel your pain. However, she has turned into a big mama's girl, so give it time. A friend of mine told me that mothers always catch up (in the love department), and it seems to be true. Also, they ALWAYS say Dada before Mama. Zo still doesn't say Mama, yet she cries when I leave the room.
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