Reflective Sarah

I am super stressed out. I didn't sign up to do this all by myself. I thought that we were going to be a family, and live together.  

How to thank people  https://www.sciencealert.com/new-research-shows-the-best-way-to-express-gratitude-to-your-loved-one

At 3 months, Samuel is 11.7 lbs. He loves Liam and he absolutely adores the zebra on his pack and play! His second favorite thing is the chandelier in the living room. I guess Tom and I come in third and fourth after that :-)

Liam is in third grade! So obviously the whole world has changed because of covid. Last spring the school was shut down on March 13th and Liam and I stayed home together for the rest of the school year.  This fall, Liam's school district is working remotely on Fridays. But he goes to school in person on the rest of the week. I have been home the past few weeks on maternity leave. So we have gotten started on remote learning together.  I went back to work on Tuesday, but on Wednesday night we got the call that Liam school would be closed for the next 7 school days. Two staff members have Covid.  So I took off two days and we got to have another remote learning Friday together, the three of us! 

Pumping in a back room during shift change. My postpartum belly hanging out. I packed my dinner. My NICU badge hanging off my shorts. Random stuff thrown into my bag.  I'm exhausted but I'm so happy he's alive. 

For the past few months, little Samuel has been throwing parties in my belly every morning between 3:30 and 5. I usually can't get back to sleep after.  Well...bit appears only one of us is sticking to that schedule 😬 I am awake but he's perfectly sound asleep!!  *No tubes* 💗💗💗