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December 22, 2005
Wish Us Luck!
So we are off on a plane to Kentucky tomorrow to join Steve's family for Christmas. I am freaking out a little - partially expecting Liam to be a horror on the plane and partially because of everything I still have to do to be ready to leave. Oh, how I long for the carefree days of childless travel when you could pack the day of and just step out the door into a taxi. Now there is planning and buying and lugging and juggling and preparing food and OH MY GOD I AM FREAKING OUT! Did I say a little before - silly me.
So a little family update for you before I leave town - I'm not sure if I'll have much of a chance to post while we are gone. I'll be sure to give you your Tuesday Dose, but other than that - ???
On the homefront, Steve has been working like a madman trying to get as much done as possible before we leave. Which means I have been by myself with Liam alot which stresses me out and probably stresses Liam out in turn. Which may be why he has been having trouble getting to sleep at night. Naps have been fine and once he gets to sleep at night, he's been good, but it's been anywhere from one to TWO AND A HALF HOURS to get him to sleep. By myself. Which sucks, but I've managed to deal with it okay.
Liam turned seven months old yesterday and his first tooth is just trying to make an appearance. This may have something to do with his sleep problem, but I don't think so cause you'd think he would be cranky and hard to put down during the day too. I have a feeling that this is probably early separation anxiety rearing its ugly head - perfect timing when we are about to be with family that will free Steve and I to have some couple time. Oh well - I guess we'll see.
He is working hard on crawling. He pushes himself up on his arms and kicks his little legs like crazy - so much so that I am worried he's going to break a toe - but he still hasn't figured out that he also needs to lift with his legs to get mobile. Just this morning I could tell he was trying to put weight on his knees as well, he just doesn't seem to have the strength yet. Soon though - GULP!
I'm not getting as much sleep as I'd like, nor as much exercise - with the holidays, my focus has been elsewhere. I plan to start spending as much time planning my health as I do planning Liam's starting in the New Year.
Which brings me to the end of my post. Liam is waking up from his nap and I have laundry to retrieve and shopping to do. So, wish me luck on our first plane trip with baby and I'll be back at least on Tuesday.
Happy Holidays!
Posted by leah at December 22, 2005 11:10 AM
Comments
Leah & Steve - Have a great time. I'm sure Liam will be fine. It's the parents I worry about! Say Hi to everyone for us.
Posted by: Deb at December 22, 2005 12:04 PM