Loving Lanier: Sometimes Moms need their Mom

I have to admit, since having Lanier and making the decision to stay home with her, I've been a little bit depressed. My days seem really long and it is difficult to get anything done with my sweet little lovebug...but really i'm just lonely. This weekend, my Mom and Katherine came to visit and it was such a great break from my normally monotonous day. I love it when we get together. We jumped into their bed the night they arrived and giggled like girls at a sleepover. I was disappointed there wasn't enough room for me and I had to go sleep with my husband! They are both so great when it comes to loving Lanier. Katherine is always willing to help and loves to snuggle with her. She drove almost 12 hours in 2 days just to come spend time with her. What can I even say about my mom...she is so helpful when she comes. Every morning she would get up during the wee hours of the morning with Lanier so I could get some additional rest. She would get out the toy box and go through every toy so Lanier could touch and look at them. She changed every dirty diaper and even babysat one night so Daniel and I could go out for Valentines day. But the reason I most loved having her here was to be a friend to me. We walked together everyday, went shopping and out to lunch, and just chatted on the couch with our morning coffee. When I dropped her off at the airport, I cried the whole way home. I am so thankful that she is willing to take off work to come see us and that she loves Lanier so much. Everytime she leaves, I think Lanier goes through a couple of days of Grammy withdrawl as she realizes she will no longer be held every second of the day. I know I am so lucky to have such a supportive mom and I really did need her this weekend. I feel more refreshed today than I have in weeks, and I think I can do this awhile longer until she comes again. Luckily, my sisters are coming to visit in April, and so my countdown begins for the next girls weekend. We miss you already Grammy and Aunt Kat!