Midday, I decided that regardless of the stormy weather that has been making not only my backyard one big mud pit but also brought down my entire morale, I was going to venture out to Target, baby in tow. Carting a child around in the carseat is one thing but something entirely different when there’s water and a small umbrella involved. But we made it just fine and now he’s sleeping peacefully in his little carrier, big head resting on my chest. Although, I’d very much like him to be wakeful, as he decided he didn’t feel like going to sleep until 3 AM last night. Next time that happens I will resort to plan C – as in, car. He always sleeps in the car seat and once we’re driving, he’s out like a light. It’s a last resort measure, as you don’t want to make it a habit. But when I am absolutely exhausted and there’s a little monkey staring up at you with those beady little eyes saying, “Mommy, I’m wide awake and bored”, you do what you have to do.

Meanwhile, I’ve got to clean up this house for company. I haven’t been keeping up with that as well as I should. Could it be the small shadow I now have or the fact that even when I have a shred of energy I would rather do something else? (You know, like act like a wife for just a few short minutes – geez, baby, always in the way!) I know it sounds like I complain about the unending cyclical whirlwind that is being a mom but it’s honestly the best thing that I’ve ever done. And I know it will only get better and even more rewarding. I look forward to days like they portray in that new commercial for Candy Land. Have you seen it? They’re playing this song that goes, “Come with me and stay awhile… something something…and if the whole world just went away, well that would simply be the very best day.” And then the little boy hugs his mommy and they smile. Yeah, I’m a sucker for that kind of stuff.