I’m a little late to the Currently party this month. Technically, it’s still August for a few more hours, so I’m gonna slip this bad boy in before the month fully expires. It’ll be our little secret. Cool? Cool.
Current Book: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. It started a tad bit slow, although it’s picking up steam now. The juxtaposition of the rowing team working towards a common goal alongside Hitler’s rise in power is really well done.
Current Triumphs: running with the baby. We do lots of walks, but August is the month we started running together, or rather I run while she basks in the stroller with palm fronds and bonbons. She’s living the dream.
(“Hey mom, would you pass me my drink already?”)
Current Indulgence: Baked Ratatouille. I’m pretty sure the only thing better than a boatload of well seasoned vegetables is smothering them with bubbly cheese.
Current Drink: all the coffee, mainly because I have a tiny human. If I could straight inject it into my veins, I totally would. On second thought, that’s a troubling imagine. I shall continue to consume it via my mouth.
Current Food: I’ve been averaging half an avocado a day, and I don’t hate it.
Current Non-Guilty Pleasure: the Hubby took the baby to Target two weekends ago and for forty-five blissful minutes, I had the whole house to myself. I totally made granola, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip to be exact. I know how to rage.
Current Bane of Existence: since the kid and I are pretty much together all day, every day, she’s not into bottles of expressed milk anymore. It’s breast or bust.
Current Obsession: my planner. I drank the Kool-Aid, bought some washi tape, got gel pens and fell down the rabbit hole; hard.
Current Excitement: Laura and Lucie arrive today to hang with Ave, the Hubby, and I. Surely shenanigans will ensue.
Current Confession: I can’t handle it when Ave cries. I’m sure it has something to do with my postpartum diagnosis, but the sound of her wailing makes me want to put my head through a wall. I don’t, mainly because I like my head and somewhere deep within the rational recesses of my brain, I recognize it’ll make the situation worse. That and I’m no good at repairing drywall.
Current Blessing: in light of my confession, it’s a good thing Ave doesn’t lose her shit often.
Current Wish List: that being said, I wish I had never heard of the four-month sleep regression. It’s a thing, and the struggle is real.
Current Needs: a drink, specifically a watermelon mojito. I do have a ripe melon on my counter just waiting to be consumed.
Current Thankfulness: progress, even if Oscar did steal Ave’s pillow.
Current Mood: giddy, since my girls are coming to town today. In exchange for housing them, I’m hoping they’ll watch the baby so I can shower. Dinner would be nice too. I don’t even care who makes it.
Your turn. What’s Currently going on in your world? Current book? Current obsession? Current confession? Any tips for surviving the four-month sleep regression?
So excited for you my friend! I know you’ll be basking in sisterhood and merriment. It will be amazing. Love it and can’t wait to live through yiu.
Lulu crying breaks me into pieces, it’s soul crushing. No explanation needed. Can’t take it. Do anything for the smiles. Le sigh. Love you mama
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I can totally relate to the crying stuff. Hang in there momma.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
if I hear a baby cry when we are out, to this day, I either want to cringe or swear I feel my milk let down and I haven’t had let down in what, 12 years? lol. that raratoille is so up my alley, looks so good! have so much fun with the girls!
meredith @ cookie chrunicles recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday 8.31.16
I’m glad to know I’m not alone with the baby crying stuff. Thanks for telling me that.
The ratatouille was so good.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
Awe, I am so glad you’re getting all these visits in with friends! Can’t wait to hear about all the shenanigans. Does Oscar not like Ave? And honestly, the 4 month sleep regression ends as fast as it started. Either that, or you just get used to it. Ha ha! She’ll go back to sleeping like a champ and then she’ll get a tooth, or a cold, or the wind will slam a door shut. I gave up on sleep years ago. Oh, and so I’m starrrrrting to figure out snapchat now. I can’t tell the difference between chats and stories though. Like, when I get snaps on the chat side, did that person ONLY send it to me? Or did they send it to everyone in their chats? AHHHHH.
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Oscar doesn’t like or dislike Ave. He has no really feelings for her either way so this was a good step towards building a bond.
I love Snapchat. Stuff I post to my story can be seen by anyone who follows me. Chats are between you and the person who sent them.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
I love both Lucie and Laura and that is fantastic they are coming to visit!!!!!!! And Ave is just adorable. Insanely adorable!
Aw thanks. I think Ave is adorable too but I’m totally biased. I’ll tell Laura and Lucie you said hello.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
I have an 8-month old who is currently on a nap strike so I’m right there with ya! Unfortunately I can’t offer any advice; I can only commiserate for whatever that’s worth…ha! I actually just read a great post, http://boston.citymomsblog.com/motherhood/its-hard-for-them-too/, that Julie at http://www.pbfingers.com linked to today in her post. It helped change my perspective and lessen the “I want to put my head through a wall” kind of frustration….although wine also does the trick And I agree, give me alllllll the coffee all day everyday!
Thanks for the post. I’ll check it. I love knowing we’re all in this together.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
Oh the crying. I kind of knew going into parenthood that it could potentially be a problem for me. In middle school we had to take home those fake babies that cried. Mine was collicky and I about had a breakdown dealing with that freaking baby. Thankfully, time passed, but I still send my husband in to deal with my son when he’s having a screaming tantrum. The head through the wall? Yeah.
Love that Oscar stole Ave’s pillow, ha ha! Such a cat thing to do. One of my cats loved rubbing heads with the babies, the other pretty much continually pooped in places that would show us how displeased she was. She’s lucky I didn’t turn her into a rug. 😉
Heather Shoberg recently posted…When Less is More
It’s nice to know I’m not the only mom who wants to put their head through a wall when they crying starts. It’s mostly the inconsolable stuff so it’s not often, thank god.
I figure when the baby is done with the Boppy, it’ll be all Oscar’s.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
I’m really just coming for the baby and the mojitos. And the cheese puffs. 😉
Count me in for showers and dinners. Blueberry BBQ sauce? ON IT.
P.S. My mom says dipping pacifiers in beer stops crying. This also explains a LOT about me.
Dipping pacifiers in beer….yep, that explains everything.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
Ahhh It feels so nice to return to your blog. What a nice light to start my morning.
Look at you getting all the visitors! Last week with Juli and now Laura and Lucie! I obviously don’t even need to say it, but have a BLAST. Get wild. Do bad things (just not infront of the kid), drink wine, eat cheese, and relax.
Congrats on the stroller runs, ps. That’s gotta be a bit of a challenge, no?
Have a wonderful week Meg!
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Welcome back!! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip. I hope you had a wonderful time.
The stroller runs aren’t too bad, especially once it gets moving.
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
Four-month sleep regression sounds like not a whole lotta fun. You deserve the watermelon mojito.
Have so much fun with Lucie and Laura!
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…Caterpillar Crawl: August 2016 + WIAW
Watermelon mojitos are amazing and practically healthy. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Currently: August 2016
More SATC tonight and I am watching the baby NOW, so you can go on a car race. I also make watermelon mojitos tonight, I think we should have 1-2 of those dedicated to Samantha. And Miranda. Half of it to Carrie and half to Charlotte.
Luce@FitSwissChick recently posted…6 pearls of wisdom for 12 year old Me
Tonight we shall have watermelon mojitos. We’ll need them after our semi-hiking excursion. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The One With Laura and Lucie (#47)
BAKED ratatouille and my favorite granola in one…You’re killing me, Jerry. You’re killing me 😉
(Insert picture of George’s mum here who looks like that doll).
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It was a great week. Granola, veggies, cheese and the best company . 🙂