I Jinxed Myself

Right after I posted this mornings blog I got "skyped" by my Uncle Mike. Jack was what I thought was a good mood, but from that moment on the day went down hill. I jinxed myself posting all about his "preciousness"... can you tell I am annoyed I am using a lot of these """".  Today Jack was not so much of a precious little baby but a pain. Ok he had his "moments" but for the most part he was a clingy little baby in which nothing could make him happy for long. It is days like these that make me want to pull my hair out, and it is days like this that occur when I am totally alone for the day and night. Mike is in Bama and Mom & Dad are in Naples. But I did have my dogs.

A Mom's best friend.

They listed to me complain all day how I couldn't get anything done because Jack would cry if I stopped playing with him. When I did have to leave him to like go to the bathroom they stood by him. At bath time they were at my side looking in the tub. And to give me a few moments to myself the played with him, bringing their toys to him and licking his face. Jack would just belly laugh when Sammy kissed his face. Don't think I am a neglectful Mom, Jack was changed feed and getting plenty of attention. His cries were just he wanted more of me...more attention and playing and he didn't want to "self soothe" himself today. WOW was it a long day and WOW do I admire single moms! How do you do it???

At about 8pm I put Jack in his crib to make my loyal companions a special dinner bowl, suddenly I noticed no more crying. I ran into the bedroom wondering if he was still breathing. There he was fast asleep hugging his toy puppy that Auntie Lolo gave him. He was so peaceful. So sweet. So precious. And at my feet were my buddies. We all plopped on the couch, I gave them 2 peanut butter treats each and poured myself a glass of wine. Good job team!