Although I definitely want to highlight the milestones in Elayna's life, I also want to use this journal to chronicle our normal days too. After all, I am a huge proponent of celebrating the little victories every day. It occurred to me yesterday what a crazy person I am now that I'm a mom (of course, I've always been a crazy person ... I know that).
Elayna is becoming a great eater and inpatient monster. When she's hungry, she's hungry NOW. This had led to several melt-downs in her highchair while I'm trying to heat up her lunch. However, I have found that signing, dancing, flirting, and entertaining her tends to help -- she likes a dinner and a show.
I know this looks hysterical.... Elayna's mom, singing some rendition of "Blue Moon" like Kermit the Frog, while dancing the can-can in front of the microwave. Oh.... WOW my new life!!
Days fly by, and for the most part I'm enjoying the balance I have between Elayna and work. There are definitely days when I try to distract her with toys so I can veg on the couch. And there are days when I doubt my value to Wells Fargo as a 60% employee. And there are days when I wish I could ditch both Elayna and Wells Fargo, buy a motor-van, and live in the mountains somewhere with Clancy. Most days, I love that I can do both and yet I wonder if I do a good job at both. It's the struggle of the modern mother, I think.
Last night, Elayna and I joined Aaron at his weekly softball game. She even sat and watched the game somewhat. It was very fun to watch her play in the dirt, crawl up the stairs (it was a first!), and clap her hands for the team. I love watching her blossom. I love letting her learn about the world -- especially when she can watch her dad. I love how expressive she is and how she interacts with us; her new favorite is a call-and-answer 'SSSSS'ing noise.
Since I also want to use this journal to document the happenings of the world, I suppose I should mention President Barack Obama's inauguration on Tuesday. I was excited about it ... but I'm sick of the news coverage so that's all I'm going to say.
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