Mighty Mickey March

We've had an active and exciting March! The highlight of it was Guinny recovered from her ear/sinus infection in time to enjoy her (early) birthday celebration: her first visit to Disney World!! She did great with Nana and Aunt Katie. And we FaceTime'd at least once a day. She had a blast and can't wait to go back and show her sisters :)

Strong Start

2015 is off to a strong start! G' advanced to the next level swim class. She lost her 3rd tooth and a forth is loose. She remains an attentive big sister and loves on baby sister. A' is now wearing big girl underware both day and night. It only took 2.5 days for day time and under 2 weeks for sleep time. We are still working on the poops though. She is getting better about her night time routine: dinner, change in pjs, play, gummy vitimins, potty, wash up, brush teeth, brush hair, skin treatment, get in crib, wind music box, tuck-in. M' has stolen a bite of cheese. She seemed to enjoy it until she almost choked. About a week later, after realizing her first tooth (lower middle left) broke through we let her naw on a raw asparagus. She was curious. She salivated so much she began coughing and choking. So that was short lived, however we will soon be incorporating solids to her diet.

Postpartum

I've realized how brief and list like my last few blog entries have been. I feel a little less creative these days. Actually it's more that I'm not taking many moments to savor and reflect (and then write and post). The family has been busy and I've battled my temper. Some days I'm fine, even with a few days being really calm and present but too many days I'm having to scream into a pillow. I think I'm through the roughest of it but am working to further improve my approach/temperament/mood/patience/enjoyment/parenting/partnering... or whatever you call it. Anyway, I do plan to update my doctor in case it is a manifestation of depression or postpartum depression. I was lucky to not battle such after #2. However, after #1 though I started in baby bliss and a new type of energy and focus I then suffered with melancholy/lack of motivation/hopeless anxiety junk around 10 months postpartum (which is considered late onset). My understanding is that more often people suffer from deep sadness and/or anger while dealing with depression. None the less I'm feeling we've rounded the corner yet still plan to consult the doc.