The Sound of the Dishwasher

It's quiet in the house. Mark's at work. And the baby is asleep. I'm in the den, and the sound of the dishwasher is my company. I've paid a bill, submitted news to the college magazine, recycled some papers, showered, ate breakfast, and watched Project Runway, The View and now completing a House Hunters Episode, since the 7AM feeding. The sun is out, so it looks like a nice, cheerful day. But a bit too hot to take Lilly Rose out in it. Weatherman this morning, when I was flipping channels after Project Runway, and after the segment on Chelsea Clinton's wedding, said it was a Heat Advisory day, so definitely staying indoors. Might take a trip to Radio Shack, my first time driving since giving birth, to get a cord for the computer and camera hook up.

Also trying not to let the monkey chatter that is in the head come out, and I know that's all that it is - Monkey Chatter. Words that aren't true, ideas that are false, just trying to keep me off balance and worried. Found that there is a class at the Parenting Center at Children's Hospital called Snuggles and Struggles, meets every Tuesday morning, so I don't make it tomorrow will definitely shoot for next week. Mark's mom gave good advice last night, she said to practice with the car seat, getting it in and out of the base, practice taking her out, etc because I am not homebound (which I was during bedrest) and she and I can go out. It's just finding the nerve to do it. Fear Nothing. Or at this moment, a lot of things. But learn to let go. As Mark said, babies cry, they get upset, and they move on. People understand. And also saw that there is a post-natal yoga class at the studio where I took pre-natal yoga. Need to ask the doctor if I am cleared for exercise.

On another note, we celebrated LRM's 2nd week-bration last night. Ended up putting two candles in a brownie my mom had baked before leaving. Can't remember who ate the brownie ( I ended up eating several during Mad Men later) but Aunt Sarah blew out the candles. Video of the event can be found below. Hope you have a good day!