I know that I'm going to regret using the word stupid in my title because Lauren is going to read my blog and admonish me about using that "bad" word.
However, my hormones are, of course, a little off these days. They aren't usually too bad; I get a bit cranky and weepy, but otherwise I think I'm pretty much normal.
Two things are making me overly emotional right now, both of which would usually not bother me all that much.
First, tomorrow we will be putting a bed in Allison's room. I probably should have put her in a bed sooner, but she likes her crib, sleeps well in it, and has never tried to escape. But, I want to have several nights home with her without having to get up to go to work to get her used to the bed. I figure that she will be hard to keep in it at first. The whole thought of tonight being her last night in her crib made me cry. I won't (barring some sort of medical miracle) ever have another baby to bring home with me. Therefore, after tonight, I wll never have a crib in my house again, unless it is for some future grandchild :)
Second, I can't seem to get myself to take down my Christmas decorations. I don't know why, but just seeing them lifts my mood and reminds me of the joy my kids expressed this entire season. I will probably work on taking them down tomorrow, but I really just wish I could rewind time and it be last Monday again.
In happier news, my husband and I bought a pool and hot tub yesterday. I can't use the hot tub until after the pregnancy, but we got a really good deal since it was off season and we bought both. They brought the hot tub today but are going to wait until the weather is consistently warmer before delivering the pool. Apparently, pool liners do not stand up well against really cold weather. It is actually supposed to be 28 degrees tonight, which is super duper cold for where I live. Too bad it will be almost 60 during the day and there will be no snow. I would really like to have a little snow for my girls to play in!
Also, have I mentioned how much I love being home with my girls. Sometimes I wish that I didn't have long breaks from work because they remind me of what I am missing when at work. Then I remind myself that I am lucky to have this time and to cherish every day. Today I cherished the day by catching up on laundry and playing with the girls. I also spent a good hour putting the darn stickers on Allison's kitchen that she got for Christmas. My husband and brother put the kitchen together on Christmas day for her, but I just got around to the stickers today. We went to Macon, which is about 3 hours away the day after Christmas to spend time with my dad's side of the family. We left at 8:30 in the morning and didn't get home until after 10 pm. It was an awesome trip though. The girls had a lot of fun playing with all of their cousins. Yesterday we spent the entire day in Savannah shopping for various things, and buying mattresses for Allison and the pool and hot tub. Of course, we got home late from there as well. So, today was our relax and catch up day.
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful holiday, and I will try to have the patience to upload some Christmas pics soon!
Oh, Trish. I'm thinking of you. I don't even celebrate Christmas and I'm not dealing with pregnancy hormones and I still feel a touch of the post-Christmas blues.
Though I have to say that the hot tub and pool sound totally awesome.
Posted by: niobe | December 29, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Oh, I can soooooo relate! I am dreading returning to work because I know I'm going to be an emotional wreck!
Posted by: Danifred | December 29, 2009 at 09:28 AM
I say keep the decorations up through Epiphany. It is a perfectly legitimate excuse. {{{Hugs}}}...it is hard when your baby grows up.
Posted by: Kristin | December 29, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Here from LFCA, hugs to you!!
Posted by: Meredith | December 30, 2009 at 10:55 PM
We converted our daughter's crib to a toddler bed when she turned 3. It was difficult (on the no-longer-a-baby front), but she has had no problems staying in bed. Most of the time. It's tough to transition, even when your hormones aren't out of whack.
Posted by: a | January 01, 2010 at 11:34 AM
here from LFCA, and as an IM, I think what you're doing is absolutely awesome. Be as hormonal as you want to be - you're entitled to. Unfortunately I have no live children so can't comment much on your daughter's crib etc - but just wanted to say I stopped by. Take care and look after yourself,
S
Posted by: S | January 02, 2010 at 09:32 AM