My so-called [crazy] life

As you can see from my lack of blogging lately, life has been one crazy roller coaster. I thought I didn’t have time when I just had Caleb…I was so wrong. It seems like all I do these days is change diapers (Caleb’s included – he was pretty much potty trained and then when Eliza came, he regressed so we are waiting a couple of months before trying again), feed Eliza, do laundry, and try to catch up on the sleep I missed the night before.

Caleb and Eliza have also been tag teaming big time. When I put down Caleb for a nap, Eliza is ready to be awake and most days when I finally get her to sleep, Caleb wakes up. One day Eliza woke up early and Caleb slept in; then the next day Eliza slept in and Caleb woke up early. I have so much respect now for my friend Allison who had twins after her toddler. She said that the first six months were a blur…yeah, I can’t complain too much. Things actually are pretty good. Caleb has not been throwing major tantrums lately. Eliza is on a good feeding/sleeping schedule (I actually got six hours of continual sleep one night).

I have learned that I need to let some things go if I want to stay sane. With Caleb, I was always quick to pick him up when he cried. I tried that in the beginning with Eliza but there were times when Caleb and Eliza were both crying and then I would feel so overwhelmed that I would start crying too. Now I realize that it is okay if Eliza cries once in a while…like when I take a much needed shower or when Caleb really needs something and I can’t hold her and help him at the same time.

It is so much fun to have a spring/summer baby. Caleb was always bundled up. I love putting her in cute dresses and not having to worry about socks (that always fall off anyway). It is especially nice to get out for some fresh air.