Trucking Along 6-7-07

Trucking Along

My to-do list has gone down just a bit, and man does it ever feel good. Wednesday I got half of my thank-you's written (I have yet to get stamps and send them....but still), five loads of laundry done, and a trip to Target accomplished. Thursday I got both bathrooms cleaned, all floors mopped (I finished that at midnight last night, but it was worth it), strawberry shortcake made, and two more thank you's written. Oh yeah, and I even got brave and took both boys to the library yesterday morning! So, my list is slowly dwindling, and it really does feel good. The bad thing about housework though, is that as soon as it is done it begins to need to be done again. I no sooner get the laundry basket empty then someone puts something new in it. I get the floors mopped at midnight and by 8 am it has coco wheats spilled all over it. Oh well...

Many of you suggested awhile back that I keep Noah more upright while feeding him to cut down on his spit-up problem. That seemed to work really well. In the past week he has started to have some serious problems swallowing too much air when he eats. This makes gas bubbles and a not-so-happy baby. My sister in law suggested I try a new hold while nursing, so I tried that yesterday. It did cut down on the air swallowing problem, but he spits up at least three times more than the cradle hold. Last night I gave him his first bottle. The feeding went so well...no gas bubbles, no arched back, very little spit up...and he ate it quick and painlessly. Makes me wish I could just do that all of the time, but I think it would be a pain to constantly pump every three hours.I know I just need to call a lactation consultant, but for whatever reason, I can't make the call. Don't ask me why...I have no idea why. I just don't want to...but I know I need to.

I am meeting a new xanga friend this weekend. I am so excited. Watchmefadeto100 is here with her husband for a little vacation before the birth of their little guy and their big move across the country. Tomorrow evening Jonathan and I are meeting them for dinner and ice cream in this nearby resort town. We are leaving Landon with my parents. I think it will be a ton of fun! I love meeting new people, although when you talk to someone so much online it kind of feels like you already know them.

So Jonathan and I had a slight disagreement the other night. We never really resolved it and then last night he came in the bedroom to talk to me about it. We got it totally resolved, but at the end of the discussion he challenged me that he would like to see some growth in my ability to communicate through disagreements and seek resolution, especially considering that I am going to be a counselor and I will eventually be teaching others how to do this. He is right, I know it. I am terrible at resolving and even talking about arguments...I would just rather let it go. I know this is unhealthy, and for me, it is mostly a pride issue. I typically don't argue with anyone, ever, aside from my husband. I am just not that type of person. But with him, when I am angry or upset I tend to stuff things down until they eventually erupt. I recognize the unhealthy pattern, I know where it stems from, I know what to do to improve it, and all that really stands in my way is my own pride and selfishness. I am glad that my husband cares enough to challenge me in all areas of my life. It is not always easy to hear or to take, especially coming from him, but I appreciate it nonetheless and I can recognize that it comes from his love for me. And ultimately, everything he said is absolutely right on. Guess he really does know me 

Jonathan is staining our deck this weekend. I have been looking forward to this for over a year. I am so excited and it is going to look so great! After he is done, we will begin our search for the perfect patio set so we can enjoy the beautiful summer weather for breakfast, lunch and dinner   Well, my time is up. Have a great weekend, friends!