Well its a 27 day warning anyway. Anna Grace's estimated due date is 2/25, but no one thinks we are going to hit that date. Everyone is guessing that we are going to be "plus one" by the second week of February. I will do everything in my power to keep you up to the second. And why won't anyone get in on a "delivery pool" with me?
I would be remiss if I did not thank everyone for the gifts, hand-me-downs, and well wishes. We have been so very blessed to have the people in our lives that we do. I am not going to mention names because I will only forget someone. Thanks Again.
We have the nursery pretty much ready. The only thing lacking is fixing the "thwack/thwack/thwack" the ceiling fan makes. If anyone has any ideas on that one I am listening. I also need to set up a little radio in there for our amusement. Otherwise, the nursery is a GO.
I still have a few questions that I am sure will get answered as each day passes.I know which way is up; the green side right? I know which end gets diapered. I even know how to put the diapers on. But I have questions. Is it ok to leave a sleeping baby in the bassinet or crib when you take a shower? Is it ok to let the dog lick the extra food off her cheeks? When is it ok to leave the house with the baby? When is it ok to finally get a mistress? Just kidding Em!
One more question. As you have probably noticed the blogging has slowed down. Main reason is I am to scared to think straight. When do I go back to normal mental status?
Stay Safe,
Rob
Normal mental status? I thought this was your normal mental status.
ReplyDeleteThings (including mental status)will become a new normal. You'll be sleep deprived when the baby comes for about 5 weeks. Then things fall into place and the rest is a piece of cake! Trust all of us parents. If it was too hard we wouldn't have more than one. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, it would seem a few comments are in order, so...
ReplyDelete1. With regard to the above comment on having more than one - some people are slow learners and/or drunken lovers. Others just may be good catholics or sadists. 5 weeks huh? Good luck with that.
2. You can probably hope to be back to what is normal for you in about 25 years or so - if you are lucky and if you make it.
3. The fan? Turn the damn thing off and use the A/C Sparky. If you have some unwritten rule that the fan has to run, try tape or glue with one or two pennies on top of one the blades. It is best to use the tape first to narrow down which blade(s) need the extra "balance". Yes Sparky, the extra weight goes out by the end of the blade, not in close to the shaft.
4. Remember that your "radio" is not private or restricted to your house. Folks with similar receivers can hear all of you conversations (and moanings/screaming) for a 2 or 3 block radius. Perverts with stronger receivers can pick you up for a mile or two. (No, I'm not kidding.)
5. Generally, it is best to leave the sleeping kid in their bed while you shower. The sudden dash of water tends to wake them up if you take them in with you.
6. There is a lot of scientific evidence that a dog's saliva has strange and wonderful disinfectant and healing powers, so let the licking begin. After all, if you have a sore and the dog licks it, it heals faster, right? Can you drink out of the toilet without any side effects? Can you lick your ba#@s? I rest my case.
7. As soon as the kid can reach the light switch and take care of personal needs on their own, you should be able to leave the house with them. You run the risk that they may have some friends over or leave a mess, but thats the chance you take when you go out and leave the house with them.
8. If Em doesn't already know about your mistresses, you are good to go. If she does know, you better go. GO!
Glad to be of help.
'Noid
Noid, Don't scare the poor man! He'll learn all the gory details of children soon enough and he'll take it in stride like the rest of us....with medication! HA!
ReplyDeleteYour NORMAL MENTAL STATUS is over forever………..When she gets here in just a few weeks everything changes, and NORMAL MENTAL STATUS flies out the window forever. You are Mom & Dad and nothing is the same ever again. You will find your life wrapped up in a bundle of joy! The awesome responsibility that God has put before you is a miracle…………enjoy her and love her.
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