Thank You, Mr. Postman (it's really a Ms. Postwoman, but that doesn't have the same ring to it)

Today was a very exciting mail day.  Not only did we receive the first disc of Dexter Season 5, but I also got my Rookie Moms book!  It's a cute little handbook that I will likely throw in my handbag as a source of strength and a few giggles to get me through the tough days.  One great suggestion for the first month is to create a "Did Do" list as opposed as a "To Do" one.  I love this idea because it really gives me a point of reference when Z asks me what I did with my day.  This is my "Did Do" list so far today (not in chronological order):

• Went to the mall with Connor
• Took the boys ('Rad and Blue) for a walk, only to turn around literally two minutes later because of rain
• Emptied and reloaded the dishwasher
• Reorganized some kitchen cabinets
• Pumped twice
• Reserved our spots in next month's baptism preparation class
• Washed my face and put on makeup
• Changed three diapers between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.

It might not seem like much, but I feel pretty accomplished for today when it's put in pixels.  Without a daily schedule, I find that I've become a serious couch potato, surrounded by screens (tv and computer), baby stuff, and books.  Yes, I know I'm taking care of a new human being and should cut myself some slack, but I need to feel that I've done more than nursed, initiated tummy time, and danced around with a 9 lb baby in my arms; I need to feel that I've done things that I would have done in my pre-baby life to gain that sense of normalcy.  It is a process.

What's on your "Did Do" list for today?

I decided yesterday that I would expose 'Rad to a different type of music each day.  Thanks to the music channels on TV, yesterday was Light Classical day.  Today I thought we would give the Swing music channel a chance.  This was his reaction to it:

Note to self: 'Rad is not a fan of the Glenn Miller Orchestra or Count Basie.