Cabin Fever

Ever since I became a mommy of our sweet little Porter, I've learned SO much! Not only have I learned things such as...
1) Always keep a spare outfit, diapers and wipes on hand.
2) Wear loose shirts while at home...easier and quicker to nurse.
3) I WILL get spit up on several times throughout the day, do NOT change after each incident or I'll end up with LOADS of laundry by the end of the day.
4)shower during his first nap in the day if I don't get an earlier opportunity to
5) Poop stains are harder to get out the longer I wait.
6) change Porter's diaper prior to going to bed and after each feeding during the night because they are so spread apart...
etc.

Not only have I learned those few things and SEVERAL more ... but I've learned how hard it is to be home all day if I don't have a plan ahead of time.

I have always thought I knew the meaning of "cabin fever"...boy was I wrong! It's been tough being stuck inside all day, I have quickly run out of things to do. I've realized the best way to stay busy is to go out and meet new people, go to mommy groups, go serve someone (watch their kids while they need to go out), invite friends over for dinner etc. I've loved doing play dates with other mommies. Reegen and her little sweetheart Evelyn stopped by the other day and it really just made the day for me! We had fun watching them lay next to each other and nonchalantly hit/kick one another (softly of course) but still funny.

Evelyn kept hitting Porter in the face so he finally just took her hand, shoved it in his mouth and started sucking on it. SO funny! Thank goodness for video cameras!

I've gone to see my cousin Haley a few times and her sweet little Sadie. Sadie is now 7 months old and the happiest little girl! Oh I just love them! We've enjoyed going on walks around the Lake when the weather is nice (we've gone 2 times in 2 months...) and we've also gotten the great opportunity to make freezer jam! Yay! It was my first time, i felt so domesticated:) haha!

If anyone has an idea of something to do to make the time pass by faster during the day...PLEASE let me know! Give me your ideas!