Category: Totally Tatum

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A Week of…

Sickies…..

First, my mom got some kind of stomach bug. She felt like she was going to throw up all day, and then was also very week. All week long, I felt like a bus hit my body, yet kept up with everything on my plate..and then some.

Friday, it bit me too, and I wanted to sleep for days. I even had to leave the Sports Banquet early. Trying some toast right now as I stare at Tatum on her little play mat. These are the times I wish I had another set of hands, but on the other hand, I want to spend ALL of my time with her when she is not in school.

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I can’t waste any time, and I know being sick is just a darn waste. Sometimes, I wish I could just suck my fingers and make it all go away!

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Pretzel Baby

She has discovered her feet. Now, if she is putting everything that hits her hands into her mouth, then one can conclude that her feet are going….Yep….into her mouth.

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My little contortionist has a future as a human pretzel.

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The 5-month FRENZY

Happy Birthday Tater Tot! Five MONTHS!! 21 WEEKS!

I wish I could say it was a walk in the park or at least a stroll…. but NOPE! It was frantic. My dear friend Nancy came over to watch Tatum for a couple of hours while I went to PT and took Coti to be groomed at OHMYDOG! When I got home, Nancy commented, “Tatum was PERFECT!” So, she left, and I figured we’d play a bit. We tried the swing. NOPE. We tried the mat. NOPE. We tried walking around. NOPE. We tried the OTHER swing. NOPE. We tried the rocker. NOPE. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Seriously, screeching! I hadn’t seen this before. So, of course, I took it personally, and thought, “She hates me!” Well, no, but this is my first thought. Mom even tried to calm her down. I could not diagnose the issue as I racked my brain for answers.

Then it hit me. She has had no BM for 24 hours. OUCH. She was not hungry; not sleepy; and not overstimulated. BAM….had to be it! Finally, she relaxed in my arms and OH BOY, it was the best feeling in the world. She fell asleep in my arms and we just cuddled for hours.

Lemons…..Lemonade. I think this takes away ALL pain and suffering; being with her and comforting her.

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Countertop Connecting

The BUMBO is definitely a connecting device. As I ready myself in the morning, and often as I make dinner, she watches me!

What do I do with these?
What do I do with these?
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Mom? Got an idea?
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OOOOH! Yes, of course!
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Breakfast
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Or, maybe I’ll just stretch them out

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This face. It’s this face that makes it all worth it

The other day, when I was reading Dr. Seuss’ ABC book to Tatum (well, we watched it on YOUTUBE being read aloud), it hit me. She is soaking up every minute of time with me as I am with her.

It is not possible to over-do time with her (as some may argue), but I can say that it is possible to UNDER-do time with Tatum. When one puts her child in a day-care situation, it appears to become “easier” to parent because one just hands off baby to caregiver, thinking…”you deal with it…I have to go.”

The conflict one faces in her heart is not understood until one is put in the situation directly. Can one be 100% worker and 100% mommy? I thought one could. I am not that person, however. Trying to do “it all” limits my ability to be the best mom I can be. I get ONE shot at this. ONE. No do-overs of babyhood.

Let me think about this....
Let me think about this….
I am going to learn to roll back over.
I am going to learn to roll back over.
Maybe if I hold onto these here rings!
Maybe if I hold onto these here rings!

 

 

 

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Play day Sunday!

Today, Tatum was feeling better so I figured I would try the bouncy thing! It’s new for her, so maybe she’ll fit right in! …or maybe not…baboing!~