hang in there m c. You are her rock. Just make sure she knows she can tell you ANYTHING.
Not laughing . . (even though it was a funny analogy) I feel for you. I've had my share of taking care of other people's babies I know a little bit how you feel. . .Lately I've been focusing on the positive stuff. I taught her to crawl, walk, talk, use sign language ... Had her first picnic, swing, snow play, collecting eggs... It's all that is keeping me positive while my mind asks, "what's the point in anything anymore?"
This is the first time since my husband did what he did, that I've been really alone. I have to redo the house to reflect that she's only going to be here less than a whole day, and not every week.
You have to admit that tripping over toys and mini tables is silly anymore. It's like wearing a tampon when you aren't having your cycle (it's a good analogy! Stop laughing so hard!).
Anyway, it's a whole new world for both of us. It's a good thing she's used to me rearranging the furniture ten times a month. Okay week. Well, maybe ten or fifteen times a day. But lately she's been the one suggesting it!
Anyway, I'll put her one table back out before she comes. She won't be in yet another new environment. But I do have to act like the single person/just an aunt I am.
Figured that was it.
Not laughing . . (even though it was a funny analogy) I feel for you. I've had my share of taking care of other people's babies I know a little bit how you feel. . .
Remember that YOU matter too. Take care of yourself. Love yourself. Keep being the awesome auntie you are. Try to Accept the things you can not change and change the things you can!
Rearrange your furniture much as you want. I have a thing about doing that too when I'm feeling out of control. Guess it just gives me the feeling I have some controll over SOMETHING. lol.
Luv ya M C . . us crazies got ta stick together!
I'm honored!
Just because she's is not going to be around as much doesn't mean you have to put everything awayLately I've been focusing on the positive stuff. I taught her to crawl, walk, talk, use sign language ... Had her first picnic, swing, snow play, collecting eggs... It's all that is keeping me positive while my mind asks, "what's the point in anything anymore?"
This is the first time since my husband did what he did, that I've been really alone. I have to redo the house to reflect that she's only going to be here less than a whole day, and not every week.
You have to admit that tripping over toys and mini tables is silly anymore. It's like wearing a tampon when you aren't having your cycle (it's a good analogy! Stop laughing so hard!).
Anyway, it's a whole new world for both of us. It's a good thing she's used to me rearranging the furniture ten times a month. Okay week. Well, maybe ten or fifteen times a day. But lately she's been the one suggesting it!
Anyway, I'll put her one table back out before she comes. She won't be in yet another new environment. But I do have to act like the single person/just an aunt I am.
keep a toy box out and make sure to put up a bunch of her art, or maybe even make a collage of it with her and put it in a frame 
