The week started off rough, but got a lot better. My Monday meeting at the Navy base in Bremerton was awful. I was already exhausted when I got there, after lugging two laptops, a projector, several binders, my breast pump, and purse all the way over there. I had to pump on the ferry, which is quite a feat when there's nowhere to set anything and the water is choppy. It's amazing - now that I'm a mom I seem to have grown extra arms and cloned myself - there's no way I would have been able to handle as much as I do now before I had Brenden.
Anyway, two hours into the meeting my laptop crashed and the file disappeared completely, so my notes were totally gone. Then we took a short break for lunch, which meant I had to run to the bathroom and pump. Then I ran to McDonald's on the base, and ended up eating in my car because the Navy guys were staring me down. I don't know how the women on the base survive - it's incredibly intimidating. They kept trying to make eye contact with me, so I stared at the floor until my food was ready. There was only one other woman in the restaurant, and I applaud her for being able to stand it - I couldn't!
The rest of the week got progressively better. I'm finally getting things organized at work. The girl who filled in for me did a great job, but she didn't have time to keep up with my tracking spreadsheets and filing system. Being disorganized makes me nuts! I also started a "to-do" calendar for our move, which makes it so much more manageable. It doesn't seem nearly as daunting when I give myself one thing to do each day. Today I booked the movers, so that's all set!
Brenden has been a bit cranky this week, but he also had two amazing firsts - his first time sleeping through the night, and his first real laugh. Both happened on Tuesday. His laughs were the best sound in the world. He thought it was hilarious that I was pretending to snore. I was laughing and crying at the same time - just an amazing moment. Adam grabbed the video camera but Brenden had stopped by then. But I'm posting the video anyway, since he does a few cute smiles.
2 comments:
Julie, I laughed and cried along with you while reading the blog and watching the video. You write so eloquently and honestly about your experiences in Motherhood and the growth of my grandson - I've always loved you but now I love you even more. Hugs and kisses all around the Fortney household.
OMG,I both laughed and cried too! Please post more videos for us "distant" family. LOL!
Love and miss you lots
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