Earlier today, I ventured out for the first time by myself to McDonald's and Target. Yes, the extra special burb adventure. I have to say - it was great to be free of nursing, sleeping schedules, my sweats and seeing the same house with the same rooms for the millionth time. I have the love of Mickey D's - it's disgusting and shameful but true. When I'm stressed, I head for the Golden Arches. Since I've been on a restricted diet, Big Macs were a no-no. Now, no baby so yes to Big Macs! Target was quite the adventure. I felt like an old lady headed into my favorite store...schlepping one foot in front of the other with my little handbag. No more maternity clothes! There was some really cute stuff - picked up some tshirts pour mois, diapers and then headed home to the Lenz Company Bunker where someone was waiting for me...
Daniel J. Lenz. Sounds like a man not really a baby. That's why I call him lil' D. Daniel is 12 days old today. For such a small pint, he's had a big impact on the family. We're still in the foxhole phase of postpartum eating, sleeping, and just trying to maintain sanity. We've had some great meals delivered by friends, strangers (part of the Palo Alto Mom's Club) and neighbors. It's been a great experience to have some of the small chores be taken up by folks. Keeps us going. On the mood update, I've been better that last two days though tonight was really hard. My body just feels so whacked which doesn't help my mood which makes my body hurt. You get the picture. Things were helped a bit by a visit from the Yums.
That's all for now.
Oh yeah, here's some more bible verses that are keeping me going:
Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding , will guard your headts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
peace.
