clingy springy

I am going to try and post more. I've been just trying to get into the routine of things and haven't had a lot of free time.

Adele is overly clingy. To the point where I can't pick up in the same room as her. I can't even stand up or lay down. I have to either be doing something with her or sitting within view. She's always been really outgoing and pretty good at playing by herself. BUt I know she's at that separation anxiety age and it's normal. That doesn't make it any easier.

So I tried to be pretty understanding for a few weeks and really focus a lot of time in getting a new routine for her. I'm sure it's hard on a baby to move, be used to lots of relatives, suddenly have mommy at home full time, and only mommy.

Well, on the bright side Adele is finally letting me have a 5 min shower. It was a battle from the beginning with lot's of crying and shower curtain pulling and tantrums but I wouldn't give in. I showered everyday at the same time and then gave her a bath after me. I think she has finally figured out that I"m not leaving her behind the shower curtain and she gets to have a bath too.

The best news is that she's finally going to bed at a decent hour and every night. 9 pm. Yeah!!! That really helps to have that standard bedtime routine.

Now back to my bitch fest. Yesterday, I finally had it and just put up the baby gate and let her scream her head off while I mopped the floor. And it wasn't just whining. It was blood curdling screaming. I vacuumed, picked up, loaded the dishwasher, all while trying not to tear my hair out. I think I tried about every other option with her and she does need to get used to the fact that we will have a little bit of clean up everyday. Why she can't play with her toys while I talk to her and make the bed I don't get. I read about how when you become stay at home it takes time for the baby to adjust and not think you're going to sneak out and "work" and leave them alone. And it's probably just a phase. I think it will be nice to have Case here all week. She only does this if it's just me. If there's another person in the house she's fine. She'll even sit and play by herself. I think it must just be that thought that she will be alone.

I now own 12 magazine subscriptions. I signed up for 3 at 1.50 per week and then the offer went to that I get a free watch (don't really care) and they heard kids in the background. So free kids magazine. Then I have a hubby. Free ESPN for 4 years. LOL! I'm sure Amadon's going to be soooo thrilled about that. Neither of us are interested in sports. Then I got golfing digest for free. Grrr. I HATE golf. Give this to someone who could use it. I know it's free but no, just no. And on and on. I guess I can change the subscriptions. "It's like having a magazine rack right in my own home!!! " What did I get myself into? At least I got a couple super cheap subscriptions.

Amadon and I are going to plan a date night this weekend which I'm excited about. I also convinced him to learn dancing with me. We're thinking swing. SPeaking of Da Da, here he is home for lunch so will post later.