Randoms

We went to the zoo again!  Beeba came to visit for the weekend before heading out for vacation, and we decided to take a drive over to see the baby warthogs.  They were so cute!

That same weekend was the annual, Eastern Market Flower Sale on Sunday.  I don't know how much money we actually save by going, but it's such a fun tradition we started a few years ago.  Every year seams to have it's own new memory.  Like the year it was cold and rainy and miserable and my mom was outfitted in her bright, yellow Momentum coat :)  Or last year where I was pregnant with Zoe and it was one of the first days I really felt like I was showing somewhat.

Weekend

And...Beeba was back!!  I honestly need to break this habit of having her come every weekend.  She has completely spoiled us.  But I enjoy her visits too much to stop asking her to come.

Before Beeba arrived, Wally wanted a little Zoe time himself.  He's been VERY interested in her.  He loves licking her toes.  I keep that to a minimum though.  Future BFFs??

Beeba came after work on Friday.  We ordered pizza for dinner and she and Zoe enjoyed lots of snuggles.

Beeba experienced her first full bath on Saturday before our visitors arrived.  She was convinced Zoe wouldn't cry since she didn't when she washed just her hair.  Umm...chica HATES being naked and naked and wet?  Yeah, worst thing ever.  She screamed the whole time.  Daddy even broke out the new tub since her cord fell off last week while Beeba was here.

During the day, Zoe had several visitors.  My friend from college made the trip down from Bay City to meet Little Miss.  Beeba and Daddy watched Zoe so Jenny and I could get out for a quick lunch.  It was so nice to catch up.  We don't get to see each other nearly enough.  (I didn't get a pic of Zoe and Jenny together...she'll just have to come back so I can snap one later on!! :) ).

My BFF and her husband also stopped by for a few hours.  They were both in town for the holiday and stopped by.  It's been so nice seeing them so much!  If only I could see her every day.

Beeba, Aaron, and I went out to dinner on Saturday with Zoe.  We then enjoyed a quiet evening at home while Beeba continued on with her hat making.  Sunday, Beeba and I went to Meijer and planned to run other errands, but Little Miss needed to eat so we came home to relieve daddy.  Daddy also busted out the Bjorn.  She loved it!  I may need to bust this out during the week so I can get things done while she naps.

My mom mentioned her and my dad moving to a condo or new house.  Are you guys sure you don't want to move over to Detroit???

A Visit From Beeba

Throughout the pregnancy, my mom had planned to come help us after our first week home.  Because of the amount of vacation days she had left for the year, we decided Wednesday through Sunday would maximize our time with her.  Aaron went back to work on Monday, but only worked a half day because Zoe had her first doctor's appointment and I still couldn't drive.  So Monday went ok.  Tuesday, however, was a different story.  I had several meltdowns, Zoe cried, Wally wanted attention and barked.  I was just overwhelmed.  Needless to say, I was full out bawling by the time my mom got here that night after work.

Having her here was absolutely amazing.  I feel incredibly blessed that she was able and willing to take vacation time to come help us.  She did so much, I know it really wasn't a vacation for her. She cooked dinner every night, made us freezer meals for this week, cleaned our entire house, changed all the sheets, did every one's laundry, and helped out with Zoe.  I honestly have no idea what I would have done without her.

Saying goodbye was very difficult on Sunday.  So far, we are doing ok.  I was able to shower (even though Zoe was screaming by the time I was finished), eat breakfast after she calmed down, fed her, and ate lunch before noon.  And now I'm even able to type out a few blog posts while she snoozes before her next feeding.

I will admit, it's a little lonely without anyone here to talk to.  Well someone who talks back too since I do talk to Zoe :)  I know that will get better once we figure things out more and we get out of the house and I'm able to do stuff.  But I have tons of DVR'd shows and we upgraded Netflix last night so that we have unlimited streaming for me during the day.  Thankfully, Aaron is very supportive of breastfeeding (which I will be posting about those challenges...by far the HARDEST thing) and hasn't once asked what I did all day.  I would lose my sh*t if he did :)

And being super Beeba that she is, she offered to come back this weekend and do it all over again :)  Friends will be in town on Saturday and she offered to get all of the cleaning, laundry, and loving on Zoe so I can sit and chat and not have to worry about getting anything else done.  She definitely spoils us!

We love you and miss you tons already Beeba!  Thank you for all of your help and support through all the tears.

She made/attempted to make several hats for the whole family (only Zoe's worked so far).
And yes, we are now like 70 year olds watching Wheel of Fortune every night :)
It really made me feel like I was living back at home again.  It
was a staple at our house every night after dinner.