Working Girl

So today was my first day back to work. It was kind of surreal. I thought once I had Lincoln that I would want to stay home with him all the time. Don't get me wrong, I love him and love watching him grow, but I need that little bit of change thrown in there as well. I am only going to be working a couple shifts a week, so I still won't be away from him that much. It gives Ryan the chance to bond with him like I do too, so that is good.

Today was Ryan's first day alone with him. He said he wouldn't be able to do it. He would get too bored. A lot of times I do get bored. I usually end up passing out with Lincoln sleeping on top of me with the TV on. That is a common occurrence since watching TV is pretty much all I do. Right now it is hard because he is so demanding. He still doesn't really do that much and I have to keep him happy, but he is slowly being able to occupy himself for longer periods of time.

He has discovered his hands, so he gnaws on them. Last night we tried to give him a toy link to hold on to so that he would try and chew on that and get used to holding something. I think when that happens, when he is able to hold and play with things he will be easier to manage, and I will be able to accomplish more in a day. I'm sure other people are able to cope and still get stuff done, but I just find it too difficult. Not to mention that he is cranky half the time from lack of sleep. For some reason we have an insomniac baby who hardly ever sleeps during the day. I can't wait until he can hold himself up a little better too so we can put him in his jumper. I'm pretty sure he is going to love that. He is changing fast.

So I liked this and decided to take it from Jamie's blog...enjoy


I am Naomi- wife of Ryan, mother of Lincoln
I miss hanging out with Ashley
I think about going to the Cider Mill

I Love my family
I know how to cook
I want to finish school
I have webbed toes
I wish I didn't have bills to pay
I hate tomatoes
I am scared of failing
I feel tired
I Hear the computer running
I smell sleeping baby breath
I don't always go the speed limit
I wonder what Lincoln will be like when he gets older
I care about the well-being of my family
I believe in myself
I dance at weddings

I Sing when no one is around
I write in my journal
I win games I play with Ryan
I lose other games I play with Ryan
I never get a full night's sleep
I listen to show tunes
I can be found at home, taking care of Lincoln
I read when I get the chance