Well! Babies really do run you off your feet! I tried to have a shower last night for hours, and eventually fell asleep while feeding Toby… then this morning, he was starving again. Eventually I managed, but no sooner had I done that then it was Toby’s turn…
He generally only cries when it’s changing time, bath time, or hungry time. He gets absolutely furious at being dunked in water and screams his head off – Mum says he’s exercising his lungs. I guess. Today he exhausted himself and has been sleeping ever since. Lucky for me – I got caught up on the sleep he stole last night! Even managed to have a sandwich, change a couple of beds, and now here I am, finally updating the blog. [Exciting life, I know]. So, little does he know it, but he’s getting a bath again tonight right before bed – let’s see if he’ll give us more sleeping time!
Toby hasn’t been eating all that frequently during the day, so he does allow me to dash out to do whatever errands I can. Even though it’s only been a week, I feel great as long as I don’t sit too long on my stitches or walk too much. Also I am starting to wear non-maternity clothes – I’m getting back to where I was!
The other day, Mum, Leah, and I went shopping, leaving Dad and Gigi at home with Toby. [Anthony was busy editing the DVD entitled Toby’s Arrival – look for it soon at a Voerman household near you!]. I called home to check in and was greeted with Gigi’s frantic “Could you call back! We are dealing with baby!” We later found out that Toby had started yelling, and then Opa & Gigi discovered a huge poopy… My Dad probably hasn’t changed a diaper in 26 years or so, but did a fine job! He couldn’t decide if Gigi was more of a nuisance or a help, but together they managed.
I am REALLY appreciating having Mum & Dad here – though Mum thinks I’m self sufficient, she’s more help than she knows. Together we change & bath him, and of course exclaim how cute he is at every opportunity. She’s the only one who can comfort him without breastmilk – though Anthony also manages with scary airplane rides (I swear the baby will throw up on him one day). The new Oma & Opa are also fantastic with Leah & Gigi – the kids will totally miss them when they leave!
I want to say a big thank you to everyone who’s sent me congrats and/or stuff – it’s so thoughtful and kind of you to think of us! He’s busy using all of the blankies, clothes, pillows, books, and toys (or will once he’s a bit bigger). I haven’t managed to reply to all of the congratulatory emails, but I do read the messages and sometimes will get my typist to write back ;)
And bless whoever sent soothers ;)
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You're welcome for the soothers, not sure if someone else sent some too but I definitely brought some in January when I was there along with that massive car seat from your folks, will never forget jamming the oversized luggage conveyor belt at Pearson trying to get that to ya *haha* Wonder now if soohters are called that because they sooth the little ones or because the quiet sooths the parents of little ones *hahaha*
ReplyDelete*HUGGS* to all the Khisas and Voermans!
Auntie sonJa :)
A very belated congratulations from us here at the Reid house. Sorry we haven't had a chance to write sooner, but as you know, Angela is also pregnant and expecting any time now, so I've been pretty busy with her. Also, I was in emergency the other day for a very serious asthma attack; one that I'm still recovering from. I was in the hospital all day on Wednesday, and they were thinking on keeping me there overnight. Angela was very nervous, as was I, because I wasn't able to take care of her.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, enough about us. It looks as though you're enjoying motherhood and family life. I am very happy for you. All the best to you and your family. Take it easy, and write to us sometime!
Brent & Angela and baby girl on the way!!