Sleep is for Sissies

UGH. We were not blessed with a baby who "sleeps like a baby." She has a lot of wonderful qualities, but being a great sleeper is not one of those. Nine and a half months into this and we are still struggling. I know what some of you moms out there are going to tell me to do, and I just can't do it...yet. And, don't even think about Olivia's Nana, 'cuz she can't do it either. So for the last several days and nights, we've been kind of swapping shifts. And, it's been SO nice. I've been able to sleep in a few mornings until 9:15! I know, sounds great, right? It would be even more awesome if I hadn't been woken up multiple times the night before by a baby wanting to spend the night attached to me, but nonetheless, the sleeping in is fabulous.

My mom is loving every second of our visit because it means she gets to hold, feed, soothe, and play with Olivia whenever she wants.

Olivia had her first real bath a few nights ago and promptly christened it with a poop. And, while I took a picture of it for prosperity's sake, I'm not going to post it on here. Yeah, there's a first time for everything.

Of course, our child who REFUSES to sit still had to crawl all over the bathtub!

That's just a washcloth...

I really got the royal treatment today not only getting to sleep in, but also getting my hair highlighted and doing some shopping for ME. I haven't done that in so long, I'm pretty sure I have forgotten how. Brianna, I NEED YOUR HELP!! But, Olivia was so great the entire time - playing with my mom and not fussing once while I shopped.

Readers, I must truly love you to post this picture. Nahhh, I just know you'll be focusing on that precious baby in my arms and not me!

The fun hasn't even begun to start as my brother doesn't get out here until Thursday...and then it's restaurant after restaurant after restaurant. I can already feel my jeans getting tighter.