July 31st, 2008
Last night James flatly refused to sleep anywhere other than my shoulder. I would lull him to sleep. get up off the couch, go into his room, lay him down, start toward the door and he would wake back up screaming. I *finally* got him to stay asleep somewhere around 1:30. I always get a little wigged out when he does that and it makes me feel guilty that I get stressed out when he does things like that, even though it’s totally natural.
Anyway, so to make up for it he slept in a little bit this morning.
Weigh-in: 224.2 lbs
skipped breakfast this morning. Was too busy with the kiddo. I put him down for his nap at about noon and fixed myself the last turkey burger for lunch.
I’m looking into acquiring a Texas State ID card because I don’t drive nor do I feel it necessary to drive at this very moment (which could very well change in the future) and I’m wondering how long it takes to get one. I’m originally from Canada so right now I’m in the process of renewing my green card which can take up to a year. I have an appointment on the 13th for fingerprinting and other biometrics. Last time I went, I didn’t have anything with my married name on it and that caused a lot of headache. I’m unsure that my green card will suffice when my passport still bears my maiden name. So I’m going to get a state ID. I think. I have 2 weeks before my appointment so should that be enough time?
Anyway, on the menu tonight is arroz con pollo because I’m feeling a little wimpy and I need something comforting. I’ll make it with brown rice, though.
Rumour has it that my sister in law is coming over later. I should probably clean up a little bit.
(ps: the whole canadian thing is why I still spell certain words differently. Humour, favourite, colour, labour, etc.)
5:30: James is driving me up the wall. Unless I was holding him and standing, he was crying. and then I was crying. and I called my mom cause I needed someone to talk me down. to let me know it was completely normal to be stressed out in such a situation. So even though I feel totally emotionally drained right now, apparently this is normal.
snack: fiber one oats and apple streusel bar.
Rob is home now and James has been napping for two hours. The instant Rob picked him up he fell asleep and hasn’t woken since. This is what sucks about not being a stay at home mom. My son is more comfortable with his dad than with his mom. Right now? I don’t blame him.
dinner: a plate and a half of arroz con pollo. I’m gonna go ahead and call it a day for calorie intake.
the son is still giving me a hard time. So dad has taken over for the evening.
late night: ww giant ice cream bar. husband strong-armed me into it. (and if you believe that, I have land in florida…)
And by the way, he is teething but he still seems to have no problem hanging out with daddy.
Filed under: daily ponderings on July 31st, 2008
Fellow Texan here! Read a few of your blogs and can totally relate to your Whataburger woes. They’re open 24 hours too! They just love to make it difficult, don’t they?
I’m sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. Babies can be such fussy little creatures when they want to be. Do you think he may be teething? Well, glad he finally go to sleep. Hope you get a good night’s rest tonight as well. Hope tomorrow’s better for you.