Cabin Fever

My smart card is full, that is not good for a picture feen like me! I have to empty it tonight b/c tomorrow we are having a Mommy & Me outing at the park and I want to take a lot of pictures. I had Cabin Fever today really really BAD! Elizabeth and I have stayed home for two days and it got to me today. I wasn't depressed or anything, I just felt a little ick. I kept thinking I should go out, but I didn't. I think I am going to join the Weston Stroller Club and sign up for another Mommy & Me class at Nova. That will give me a lot to do. I figure three days to go out and two days to stay home and rest. Do you all think it is bad to take the baby out and about a lot? Jess and Jamie did you take your girls out a lot when they were babies? I really need some opinions on this. I'm a very active person, always have been. I LOVE my house and spending time at home, but I do like to be out and about some of the day too. I don't think it is healthy to stay home all time. The thing is, I don't want to mess up Elizabeth's naps, but she can nap when we are out so it really it not so bad. Plus I won't be out alllll day long. I read a book that said if the baby does not nap well in the day time she will not sleep well at night. Ok I have found that if I go out or stay home she still wakes up at night. Oh by the way we are making good progress with her going to sleep on her own. Last night was a bit tough b/c she kept waking up for her binky (4 times - like every half hour!), but I sat in the chair the last time I went in to give her the binky and I listened as she worked to soothe herself. She was so cute, she played with her baby doll and fussed and then finally fell asleep. Everything is good.

I'm posting this picture of Elizabeth in her Jumparoo - not sure if I posted this before or not.


My house is such a mess, it is making me sick. I have been putting things away little by little, but I feel like I have made no progress. The laundry is piled high! I'm so over it. This weekend I'm going to throw out a ton of shit, and I mean it! It is making me feel so overwhelmed!