Today is the first day in a month that I've been on my own. A couple weeks before Boofer's birthday, my mom came down to help with Mr. Boo and make sure I wasn't alone in case something happened - like me giving birth. It was such a huge relief to have someone help. I didn't realize how worn out I was, both physically and emotionally, until I had help.
Susan came down the day Boofer was born, and stayed until she took Dirk back to the airport on Saturday. Mr. Boo loved having his grandma around. And I know Dirk loved having her here for his short leave.
Because of the trouble I had with my epidural, I was under instructions to not lift anything heavier than 10 lbs for two weeks while the puncture healed. Mom and Susan set up a tag-team to make sure I had someone living here for those two weeks. I couldn't have done it without them, literally.
Mr. Boo's grandmas were great sports in taking him outside to play. They also did all the Boo-lifting - in and out of his crib, up to the chair to eat, up the stairs when he was protesting a threatened diaper change, and in and out of the car seat.
And best of all, they are good company. It was wonderful to not be alone those first couple weeks after Dirk left. I needed my wonderful mom and mom-in-law as much as Mr. Boo needed them.
My sister was also wonderful. She took Mr. Boo that first week for most of the days when he had such a drippy cold. As a blessing for her sacrifice, she caught Mr. Boo's cold and then passed it on to all three of her kids. Sorry Chelle!
Many thanks and undying gratitude for your help.
2 comments:
aren't families wonderful! I feel badly that my intentions to help didn't make it to fruition. Excuses aren't good, BUT....... with Shawn gone a week, and my BP being stupid, always being tired, and then the house I didn't get to it.
I am glad Susan and your Mom and Michelle were so helpful. I am glad you weren't alone. It is tough I am sure. We did think of you a lot if that is worth anything and kept/keep you in our prayers.
I have to admit I have loved every minute of it and Marilyn deserves lots more accolades than I do - she has gone above and beyond the good mom measure!!
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