Parenting is hard work!

Eventhough things are going better then I expected I am still completely worn out at the moment. Tesfa is actually napping now so I get a minute to write. I have so much that I need to do but can't find the time to get it done. The house is a mess, I have photos to edit and I would kill to get a hair cut.

I don't know what I would have done if he was as difficult as I thought he was going to be. I don't know how single moms or moms with little help get anything done!!! Joel has been great. He gets up with Tesfa during the night quite a bit...actually more than I have lately. He is working better hours but he still has long days. This weekend he is going to his sisters to help her move which means I'll have less help then normal. I don't mind much but about 4-5p.m. everyday I am ready to hand Tesfa over to his daddy.

My arms hurt! I didn't think this was going to be a problem since I have worked with kids for two years. Tesfas rapid growth has not given my arms time to keep up. Everyone told me he would catch up quick I just had no idea how quickly! I figure it needs to slow down soon or he'll be 52lbs for his birthday (which btw the party will be April 9). He likes to be held a lot which is good for bonding but I kinda look forward to a time when I can get a day off. I know that sounds awful to say so soon in to parenting and after all the wait but... I do look forward to it. Mostly because I would love to get a hair cut and catch up on photo editing and maybe take a nap.

I think he is hitting many of his milestones for his age. He jabbers like crazy, plays with his tongue, reaches for toys etc... He does not roll over yet and he doesn't care much about his playing with his feet. I'm not overly concerned...not sure if that's because I'm easy going about these things or too lazy to work at it much more then we already do.