Mr. Mom

So Tuesday was my first day all alone with the wonderous Eleanor because Elizabeth was in the office. I had rented several movies to bide my time while she slept, although Elizabeth has said she does not nap well during the day and occasionally will wake up from a nap about 45 minutes after going to sleep.

The first nap of the day started it off right. She slept 2 and a half hours! She was almost 45 minutes past the time she was supposed to eat. I figured this was a good thing since she should be eating every four hours now instead of every three.

I also thought to myself that this may be the best nap she has all day because the first morning nap usually is. This turned out to be true, but only somewhat. She continually slept 2 hours after feeding and playing for about an hour. I had to actually wake her up for her feeding once more during the day.

This trend stopped Wednesday when our nanny Alisha arrived. Eleanor decided to sleep about one hour at a time for Alisha except of course for the lunchtime nap. Elizabeth and I came home for lunch and while we were there I put her down for a nap. Again, she slept two hours. Apparently, I have the magic touch :)

Back to Tuesday, she completed a half-rollover from stomach to back. I rolled her from her back to her stomach and she kept one arm propped underneath her during this exchange. When she had enough leverage, she actually rolled back over onto her back. It was pretty cool and she was very excited.

I also learned that Eleanor Anne is camera shy. I have no idea where she gets this trait from ;) When I tried to video another rollover, she did not do it. When the end of the day was coming around, she began talking up a storm. I thought it would be great to catch all of this talking on camera, but the moment the camera came on, the talking stopped. She is so smart. She already doesn't want anything she says used against her in the press.

All in all, it was a great day. This Mr. Mom thing is easy. I have no idea why these women complain about staying home with the kids. It's feeding, playing and watching movies. Sounds like the life to me.