“Finally!” I think to myself….I had just laid Deklan down for a nap and he actually fell asleep! After 5 ½ months, the child is actually going to take a nap in his crib! Well, actually his pack-n-play since the crib has been in storage for the past 3 ½ months, but who’s counting? I know what you are thinking, “What, the boy doesn’t take naps? What baby doesn’t nap?” I should explain…Deklan takes cat naps.15-20 minutes and his battery is recharged and ready to go. He will, occasionally, take longer naps, however, he has to be moving in order to go to sleep, either riding in his stroller or the car (both of which keep me occupied).
It's at this point I know I should probably lie down for a nap as well since I have been up for hours and it is only 9am, but quickly dismiss the thought as I am so excited to have a few moments to myself. I rush into the kitchen to peel my hard boiled eggs, pour myself a cup of coffee, grab the computer, and head to the lanai to enjoy the view and my breakfast. I start wondering how much time I might have. Perhaps I can get some things unpacked or clean up the kitchen. If this becomes a regular daily event, I could possibly get caught up on my scrapbooking or start that blog I have wanted to do for months! I am happily dreaming about my newfound “me –time” when much to my dismay I hear a noise on the monitor! “What? There’s no way!” I think. I quickly glance at the clock and see that it is only 9:08 . Wow, a whopping 8 minutes has gone by since I laid him down! I stuff my eggs into my mouth and sip my coffee as I watch him energetically play with his toes on the monitor. “Hmmm, this is quite funny” I think. I’m reminded of what so many other mothers have told me, “Enjoy every stage, because they grow up in a blink.” I know that this too shall pass and one day I will probably yearn for this time back. Oh well, so much for “me-time.” It’s probably overrated .Besides, I’m sure there will be plenty of time to myself when he is older.
I venture into the bedroom and peek into the area where we have his pack-n-play set up. He is busy looking around, when suddenly he spots me and a big grin comes to his face. My heart smiles and I return the gesture and pick up my baby boy. As I hug him tight, I jokingly explain that a nap usually lasts longer than this and ask how he could possibly feel rested after such a short time. I pass through the hallway and catch a glimpse of our image in the guest bath mirror. I retrace my steps and watch him for a moment…he is so content holding onto my neck and burrowing his head into my shoulder. “This is the life,” I think to myself. To have someone show such love, so completely; to have someone think that I, a regular, simple girl, hung the moon!
So I sit here, with a squirmy little Deklan in my lap, and type my first blog entry. Perhaps it will be my one and only, or maybe this will become a way to share my thoughts on Motherhood, on being a military wife away from friends and family, or just a glimpse into the adventures of the Robinson family as we explore Hawaii and settle into Island life. Either way, I pray my ramblings will bring a smile to your face….oops, better go…Deklan is chewing on the computer cord!
Here are a few pictures from our adventures so far....
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| Chris, Deklan and Barkley awaiting our flight to our new Home in Hawaii |
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| Deklan in his seat all ready to go! Next stop Honolulu International! |
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| Deklan enjoying tummy time on the quilt Granna made! |
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| Our new home...the Island of Oahu! |
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| Deklan and I getting our feet wet at Lanikai Beach |
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| The view from our condo lanai in Kaneohe |
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North Beach on Base
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