incredible thing number 1 is that i am writing this – and ebn is not napping.  we’re not even attempting a nap at this time – and yes, a nap does require the consent of both of us – her consent to attempt to sleep, my consent to not give up and just move on to the next activity.  no, she is currently perched in her exersaucer next to me.  for the last couple of days i was worried that she had begun to lose interest in her exersaucer (ie eyesore) but then i realized that she was frustrated that when she pushed buttons it had no effect.  that would be because her mama decided that since she, initially wasn’t interested in the lights and sounds (and bells and whistles) i could remove that batteries.  now that the batteries are back in place the BUG is much more satisfied with her toy…for now.

but this space isn’t only about EBN.  maybe it’s time to check in to see what’s going on with me.  i have a cold – a drippy nose and a raw throat which leads me to believe that i’m not really sick, just over tired – i wonder why?

i haven’t read a book, cover to cover (or KINDLE to KINDLE as the case may be) since EBN was born.  i’ve started a couple but nothing has held my attention.  reading these days looks a lot like me getting into bed and opening the KINDLE, reading a screen or two and passing out.  i’m making slow progress on ONE DAY – i’m hoping my upcoming trip to westport will be the push i need to finish something.  i’ve also started keeping my KINDLE in my diaper bag.  as EBN has started sleeping while i drive (rather than screaming, as is also typical for her) having the KINDLE allows me to occupy myself once i park – because god knows, i’m not going to wake her up once she has passed out.

i just signed up a for a sewing class.  i know – i’m beyond excited.  and i think ABN is too.  i’ve had a sewing machine for a couple of years but don’t really know how to use it.  i’m thinking this class will be the push i need to make the tshirt quilt i’ve been planning for the last 7 years.  seriously, the tshirts have been cut and have travelled with me to 4 different apartments.  it is time.

EBN and i leave for westport a week from  yesterday.  i’m nervous about the trip – i mean she was so great the last time we flew, how can it possibly go as well again?  also this is my first time doing it all on my own.  i’m also a bit nervous about being away for so long.  last time i had really high expectations about getting a bit of a break but extenuating circumstances meant that i was more on my own with EBN then usual.  i know this trip will be different – it’s just hard to picture what it will be like exactly.  still i’m sure excited for EBN to meet some of our favorite east coasters.

did i mention that EBN is still in her exersaucer?  okay that’s sorta a lie – it’s been 4 hours since i started this post and two quick naps, one errand and a HUGE poop later, she’s back in the exersaucer and before she gets too fussy, it’s time to hit POST.