Thanks

Harry and I appreciate all the phone calls, text messages, emails and just concern from yesterdays blog entry. By no means did we expect to cause any alarm as to the night with Lorelai. We (I) was just writing how I was feeling and how the night went.

We can definitely tell you now from experience that there is no two children alike. Ellaree was fussy but not like this. Yes there are days we feel Lorelai's goal in life is to kill us with no sleep but this too shall pass.

I also want to thank you all for the offers of watching the girls for a couple of hours and/or overnight. This is something that is hard for me as a mom as I want the time to sleep but at the same time knowing that Lorelai is so fussy makes me not want anyone else have to take on that burden as I feel I know what she needs and wants best. Therefore I can get her to calm down quicker. Trust me, even Harry feels that I can do it better. I am not trying to put a feather in my hat or think that I am supermom - because I definitely am not. Again this is a touchy situation as we have always said we would not say that the girls could not go somewhere but I think once we get a routine down and a little more stable this will come easier for me. So if you have offered and gotten shot down by us, please do not take this personally.

This brings me to my concerns of going back to work. I am not doubting that Lori at daycare can't take care of Lorelai but it is my mom instinct setting in that the questions start arising. What if Lorelai is fussy for Lori and she can't get her to calm down? What if she doesn't do it just like I do and it takes longer for her to stop crying. Ok so this is actually my questions for everyone that watches her. I remember feeling this way when it got closer for Ellaree to start going to daycare. Lorelai, and Ellaree for that matter, has gotten so use to me being at home and having a routine that it will be another change in our lives when we go back to the normal work schedule. I know that as the days go on we will get back into the swing of things. Someone needs to write a book on how tough the Mom Job can be. I thought it was suppose to be a walk in the park. Lori - if you are reading this, please don't shoot me if I call you 12 times in the first week. :)

Please know that I am just writing my thoughts and concerns down. We are all doing fine and will get through this with each day. That is how we roll in this family.

And a good quote from Miss Ellaree - Good Talk!