Would you like some cheese with that whine??
Things have been busy around here, and I'm sorry that I haven't posted much. I've just been very stressed and very tired, and I'm no fun to be around anymore. My brain hurts just trying to find things to post about!
So the in laws are moving here. They are building a house which means that they will be visiting often to make selections and check on the building progress. There has been some talk of them selling there current house early and moving in with us on a temporary basis. I'm not happy with that idea at all. Time will tell, I guess.
I've had a house full of guests lately. His parents during the week, my parents stopped by on their way to Long Island, friends in from NY, BIL & SIL in from the other side of the state, his parents are coming back this weekend, my parents are coming back next weekend...Oh yeah, then my parents are leaving to stay at a hotel so that his family can stay here for Maura's Baptism. My entire family will be at a hotel. I may stay with them.
I'm constantly cleaning the guest room, washing the linens, and remaking the bed in there. It feels like I'm running a B & B. All this on top of the usual stuff--taking care of Maura, unpacking boxes (still!), dealing with obstinate contractors.
I'm tired and grumpy.
WE are having a Baptism party for Maura at our house. We're having a caterer come in to grill everything, and there should be about 30 people here. It will be nice, but I'm just not looking forward to it right now. Right now I just want to crawl into my cave for a while. I'm looking forward to Maura being baptized, I just don't feel very social for the party. I want to be alone. I'm tired of always having people in my house.
Ok, enough of a gripe session. It sounds like Sleeping Beauty is waking from her nap...
posted by Christine at 6/01/2005 09:55:00 AM
11 Comments:
I'm so sorry Christine. I hope you can get some rest. Its odd how people decend on you when you have a new baby and expect you to be a great hostess. I was suprised how many people wanted to come over when I was 1 week post partum and didn't feel like seeing anyone.
And then I did feel like seeing people, but not always entertaining people. Its exhausting.
Take really good care of yourself. I am excited to hear about Maura's baptism. I am really sad that I can't do Liam's until his one year birthday. Our church is under construction.
That's wonderful that Maura is going to be baptized. I am sorry to hear that all of the visitors have been overwhelming. I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes it is just nice to spend some time alone and not do much of anything. I hope things slow down for you soon ;) Keep smiling, you have a beautiful little girl!
If it makes you feel better this only happens with the first child. When the 2nd one comes along no one will visit hehe. Hope they leave you alone.
Eek, I can already relate! We've had SO many visitors (the hardest of whom was my MIL!!) this past week already. Not nearly enough quiet quality time. Hope it lets up soon Christine. Big hugs!!
(PS I'm quite proud to say that this was typed with one hand and didn't take TOO much longer than usual, since my sleeping beauty seems only happy in my arms today.) :)
I hope the visitors back off for you soon, especially the ILs. I know that always gets on my last nerve too.
I just looked at all of Maura's pictures for May and she is so beautiful!!! And she is getting so big.
I know how you feel about the visitors Christine, I hope that dies down soon and that the inlaws don't try to move in while their house is being finished. I would not be able to deal with that either. Try to rest up for the Baptism and party.
Lynn (Lyn)
I'm so sorry you are dealing with ILs. When Jacob was 10 weeks old we had to move in with my in-laws for 4 months, it was rough!! Hopefully they will learn to respect your space. Congrats on the upcoming baptism, we have to wait until Sept. to get Daniel christened. His god parents are coming from 2 different states and August was "booked" for our church. I wish you the best of luck and some sanity!
Christine,
I hope things calm down a bit for you & you can get some "alone" time. That just seems so crazy to have so many people coming & going....but I guess everyone is just so excited about Maura. I really feel for you with your in-laws. I hope they respect your need for "privacy"...although, something tells me they won't. Take care & know that I'm thinking about you! I can't wait to hear about the baptism. Best wishes, Cara A
I'm just stopping by to say I MISS YOU!!!!!!
Dear Christine,
I enjoyed reading your archives. Congratulations and best of luck.
I found your blog because I just had a missed miscarriage (I have two boys, 5 and 9) and I was googling for info and kindred spirits. Well, you seem like a kindred spirit. I
would like to welcome you to Pennsylvania, and if you have joined us in Central PA (more specifically, Harrisburg) I would like to extend a friendly hand. If you need local referral for anything baby or otherwise, please feel free to email me.
Judith
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I think, though I may be wrong, that Maura's baptism is tomorrow. Thinking of you and hoping you have an incredibly lovely day. Maura is God's blessing for the two of you.
My love to you. Relax while you have someone else grilling.
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