My Birthday

Today I turned 31!  It wasn't quite the birthday I'd dreamed about, but I did have my baby boy with me before I turned 31, so that makes my heart smile.  I didn't have hubby here with me as he's still deployed, but he should be coming home within the next two weeks.  I'm so excited for his return now that we have returned home as well. 
Xander is having a difficult time sleeping the past 3 days.  I think it's because it's warmer here than he's used to and no AC.  It's making it hard for me to sleep, so i'm sure it's hard on him as well.  He's so sleepy though, I put him in my arms and he instantly falls asleep, but when I put him in his bed, he awakens and has a hard time falling back asleep.  He's been sleeping in the bed with me for the past 7 weeks, so maybe that has something to do with it also.  In time, he was adjust to his new bed and new surroundings. 
I'm having a hard time putting everything away from the long trip.  Everything is everywhere and it's driving me crazy.  I feel like I live in a mad house!  I'm not used to having stuff everywhere and out of place.  Tomorrow we're going to stay home from going anywhere that takes time and organize everything.  I'm hoping Xander will cooperate and let me get thing done.  I won't put any money on it though.  It might just have to wait until hubby gets home and he can play with Xander while I clean and organize.  As soon as I start on a room, Xander wakes up and starts screaming.  How do you get things done with a baby so young that always wants to be held?  I have a carrier thing, but it gets in the way when I need to bend over or reach for something.  Any advice or tips you'd be willing to share?  I'd let him scream it out, but I can't let him scream for as long as it's going to take me.  That would be torture. 
Ok, now for picture overload.

One month old

3 of my beautiful nieces with Xander at Atlantic Beach, NC

Xander loves him some Papa

Just for fun

hanging out with Opa

Mommy and Xander

sleeping in the airplane bassinet going home to Germany

1st sleep in his bed...only 45 minutes, but he did it

Monkey boy found comfort sleeping on Xander's new clothes

waiting to get tags taken off and washed

Loves bathtime

Have a great day!