Another Goodbye

Yep believe it or not, this is a non-Caitlyn post. This is one of those random oh-yea-military-life posts. I found out this week that a dear friend/former co-worker is headed overseas as a defense contractor. Tomorrow Caitlyn and I will be going to his last happy hour at work. He has been itching to get back into the field for over a year now, so I am very happy for him. However, I am really dreading another goodbye. I will never get used to all the goodbyes that military life brings us. The one good thing that I have learned is that it's never truly goodbye but simply "See you later." Send me hugs. I'm going to need them.

Staying in Touch

Because we don't live in the same town as our families, I send out a "Daily Pic" of Caitlyn to her grandparent's and uncle's. Let me tell you, holy crap did I start something with that one. If I don't get the picture out by noon, I start getting text messages. "Where's my picture?" My Dad is wondering how she will feel when she is 16 and getting her picture taken everyday before school. What do you do to keep your friends and family in touch with your kids? Are you lucky enough to live in the same town?

Life Changes

Don't get me wrong, I'm still in Mommy bliss mode. But let's get "real" for a few minutes. My ottoman is now decorated with baby gear (see above photo). Never mind that my living room now has a swing, a baby papasan chair and a play mat decorating it. MAJOR change! 

 Caitlyn can't tolerate dairy right now which means I can't have a few of my favorites things like cheese, chocolate and ice cream. Oh and don't forget no butter on anything. Paula Deen would die!  

Other changes? Cleaning the house when I can. Not getting the dishes done every day. For those that know me well, this is a HUGE difference. I'm a clean everyday kind of girl especially if I'm home. What I didn't do everyday was laundry. Umm change - Caitlyn gives me a load almost EVERY day. How can something so small make so much laundry? 

Bailey has had to deal with a major change as well. She doesn't get all the mommy attention that she used to. Luckily, she loves Baby C so we haven't had to deal with jealousy issues. Plus she gets to go on lots of walks these days! 

These are just a few of the major changes that we are dealing with over here. The biggest change is that life is no longer just about me and Adam. It's now all about this precious little girl. That change I love! 

Sleeping Beauty

I don't know about you, but I sure wish I could sleep that soundly.

Playing dress up

Back in the fall,  my mother-in-law bought a beautiful antique dress for Caitlyn. We played dress up the other day and took some pictures. So much fun! 

Lessons Learned

I find each new day brings new lessons learned.

~Grandpa's are made useless by the presence of their granddaughters

~ Advice from the Grandma's has been invaluable

~ Babies need mommy cuddles. Likewise sometimes, mommy needs baby cuddles

~ People love giving baby gifts especially if they are pink, frilly or fuzzy

~ I no longer have a choice but to slow down and take each day as it comes. 

One Month

Ms. Caitlyn was a month old on Friday. Where did the past month go? We spent the weekend meeting lots of "greats." As in great-grandpa's, a great-great aunt, and a great aunt. She also got to meet one of her uncles and some of my friends. It was a fun weekend! 

Things I Love

Waking up to a love note from the Hubs
Caitlyn's smiles, cuddles, noises, expressions, and just everything that she does
Sunny skies
Skyping with the Hubs
Bailey's acceptance of the big change in her life!

But more than anything, I love how loved this my little girl is. Her grandparents, aunt, uncles and everyone that meets her just can't get enough of her!