It is official. Yesterday was my first normal day since the arrival of Annelise. It was glorious! Annelise took three naps in her bed. Hadleigh took her normal afternoon nap. We took a little outing to the library for a modified playgroup. I made dinner and washed the dishes before I put Annelise down at 5.45 (she sleeps in out computer room which doesn't have doors and is next to the kitchen).
While we were out a stranger even commented on how smiley Annelise was. She said "What a happy baby! Is she always this happy?" To which I responded..."No, she is actually ridiculously fussy." When the woman commented I realized that is the first time a stranger has said something nice about Annelise. They are usually telling me she is hungry, or asking me why she is screaming. Sar and I have discussed this often...why is it that when a stranger hears a baby crying they immediately assume she is hungry. I think people just feel a need to say something when a baby is screaming bloody murder. I always feel the need to correct those crazies..."No, she isn't hungry, she is just ridiculously fussy!" I am guessing that there must be crying amnesia. Once your baby leaves the crying phase you forget that babies cry for no apparent reason quite often. I promise not to let the amnesia get me.
All that to say, it was a wonderful day and I hope it is a trend to more peace in the McNay household.
2 comments:
Wow, that is the awesomest news ever. Better late than never, eh?
Yea! I think it's so funny that perfect strangers would assume they have special insight into what a baby needs that the mom has just totally missed (especially feeding! As if your entire life doesn't revolve around a new baby's feeding schedule.) Anyway, I think you're right ... just a need to say something. Personally I think going with, "Wow, what cute shoes!" would be more appropriate.
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