I REALLY miss having my mom here

Although she really was only here for a week; it was great. I loved to watch her with him; I loved being able to take a shower; I loved being able to manage a trip to the store because there were two of us; you get the picture :)

Then she mentioned the other day on the phone that she and dad may want to come up again for a week in September. I really hope that works out. I could use the relief and the adult conversation.

Sunday weigh in and hopefully my return to posting

I did actually get on the scale this morning. I figured with all the junk that I have been shoving in my mouth for the past two months that the scale would be laughing at me. But, somehow it shows 189. I guess I have been holding steady there, even without strict diet and exercise. I am assuming it is from all the sleepless nights; my metabolism must not be slowing down at night. I doubt I'll be at either 185 or 180 by Labor Day which were my initial goals, but I am okay with that. I can't take Baby J out for walks in this heat so we have basically been homebound for weeks. My goal this week, however, is to take him to the mall and at least do a couple of laps there. It should do us both good to get out a little more.

I have to post the birth story, the shower info, etc. So this is my reminder to myself to get on it!!! So sorry that I have been neglecting my blog. We'll just say that it has been temporarily overtaken by events.

Getting ready for the brunch/shower

It is on the 13th and we are looking forward to seeing so many of our family and friends. My mother is coming up for a week starting next Wednesday to the following Tuesday. It will be great to have another pair of hands around the house. I won't feel so guilty for wanting to, GASP, take a shower or just plain relax/nap more often.

We also have been blessed with people wanting to visit now. They are kind enough to bring things to make our lives easier, work around our schedule and leave relatively quickly. That has helped me a lot too so that I have my much needed socialization time.

We also went to a friend's birthday party today. Jackson did extremely well and was only fussy for about 20 minutes. Everyone just doted on him and were exceptionally well spoken and knew exactly what to say. I love that feeling.