Everything and Nothing

 I’ve found it a little difficult to get back into the swing of things since having Evelyn.  This isn’t that surprising considering the completely whirlwind our life has undergone, but sometimes it gets a little out of hand.  I find myself getting annoyed that I have to do anything other than take care of my baby.  I know I need to get the oil changed in my car…but I have a baby.  Yes, the credit card bill needs to be paid and the dog needs a bath…but I have a baby.  I realize that the bedroom needs dusting and the kitchen floor needs to be mopped…but for goodness sake – I HAVE A BABY!  Having a baby isn’t an excuse to do nothing – but it’s a great excuse if you get nothing done!!  Evie is the center of my world now, she’s my everything.  I don’t want to do anything other than be with her most of the time.  I think my feelings about this stem from how much time I spend away from her each day.   During the week, I only have 4-5 hours of time with her before she goes to bed for the night.  I want to make the most of every moment.  I have to admit that Pat is a much saner person when it comes to our limited time with Evelyn during the week.  It’s not that he doesn’t want to be with her, but he realizes that it’s not necessarily quantity of time we spend with her, but the quality of that time.  I realize that too, but I also have a nagging voice in my head telling me that I need to spend as much time with Evelyn as I can so that she doesn’t grow up feeling like I’ve neglected her.  Maybe it’s become I’m a first time mom or maybe it’s because I work.  Or maybe I’m just that neurotic :)  Whatever the reason, I enjoy every moment with my sweet girl!  She growing and changing every single day.  Here are some pictures from the past week or so:

I'm learning how to sit up!

Sweet as can be :)

I like to play with Grandma Rita

Cheese!

Swimming with Pops was fun!

I got to see my G.G. Mitchell on her birthday!

Love my Uncle Adam, Uncle Dan and Uncle Matt!

My Kiki and Me

I'm growing some hair!

Hi!