Dahan, dahan

Audrey is 3 weeks old and things are going well for the most part. She is up most nights 3 times or more and I have enjoyed watching re-runs of the Olympics while I am up with her. Now they are over and I am bummed. I have been watching CNN and feel so informed! I tell Will each day what is going on in the world since I saw the same segments at least twice during the night-time party with little Ree-Ree.

She is proving to be a wee-bit fussy so that has been kinda challenging. Mostly because I homeschool and have an obligation to do school with my kids each day. I worry that I am not doing enough, or doing it well enough, and golly I am sure tired most days. I can't just veg out each day like with my other babies, so I have felt kinda stressed. Shocking, I know. Don't even mention my calling, that I have all but disappeared from. I hope the other leaders understand......

There was a saying in the Philippines, "dahan, dahan" and it means "slow down" or "take it easy". I have had to do a lot of self-talk and remind myself to slow down, and things will fall into place soon. I will get my groove back and be back at things full force. I have searched and found blogs from other homeschooling moms that have a newborn and have found some encouragement in their experiences. Being flexible is important, which I need to work on. Realizing that some days may not go as planned, due to a rough night, and that is ok. If I end up doing some school here and there this summer to "catch up" it is ok. Dahan, dahan. Well, Audrey is crying....again! LOL! Better go hold this little pink bundle........