Words...

I have posted a lot of pictures lately, but not a lot of words so I thought I would spend a few baby-free minutes to write.
Questions people always ask (and not that I get sick of answering them, just thought I would share the answers for those of you who aren't around to ask)

How old is she now? 10 weeks!

How much does she weigh? She was 11.11 at her last apt so she is probably over 12 pounds now

How is she sleeping? Pretty good. She takes several naps a day, ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours, and then she is sleeping anywhere from 3-7 hours at night. It is quite the range. When she does wake up at night she always wants to eat and then she falls right back asleep. I would rather her do that then get up and be ready to play. I keep reading that I need to get her in a routine, but I think the people that wrote those books didn't actually have kids. ha ha. We have a pretty good routine and I know the rest will fall in to place. I am not worried that she isn't "by the book". She is not even three months old. She was inside me doing whatever she wanted for a lot longer than she has been in the real world and I know everything will change (for the better and worse).

Who does she look like? I think she is a pretty good mix. She has Richard's eye shape, but I think she has my nose. She definitely has a round face and cheeks that could put a chipmunk to shame.

Isn't it great? I get asked this question a lot, and I say yes because it is great. It is great to be a mom and to have her look at me like no one else can. It is great to see her smile or coo or just relax and be content. It is great to see Richard with her and know what a special relationship they already have. BUT...do you remember what it was like to have a 10 week old? It is hard and not very rewarding and exhausting. It is draining and isolating and sometimes pretty boring and frustrating. So yes...it is great, but I am glad everything is just a phase. I am glad I will have these memories and move on to other stages in life. And I am glad those stages will not last forever and we will learn and grow together. I am so thankful to have a happy and healthy little girl and could not be happier - I could be more rested, but not happier.

So...I guess I should take everyone's advice and sleep when baby sleeps so I am off to bed.