Full Time Job

So, one thing I have realized in the past 8 weeks . . . . being a stay at home mother to a baby is a full time job! I mean, I didn't envision myself sitting around all day munching on bon bons or anything (yes, i did) but who would have thunk that I would be wishing and praying that I could just get a 30 minute lunch break. I clock in at around 7:30 a.m. Change her, feed her, burp her, playtime, tummy time and repeat. If she decides to get a cat nap in, I am cleaning bottles or cleaning something else in the house. I know people say to "sleep when your baby sleeps", but that is a bunch of crap. My house would be a complete pit and everyone would be wearing dirty, stinky clothes. Soooo, in lieu of my sanity, the whole family benefits with a clean house and clean clothes. I get to clock out around 5:30 p.m. when Chad gets home and then it's his turn!

It's amazing how fast the day goes. I think that's why people think their kids childhood goes by so fast! Next thing you know, she'll be heading off to kindergarten. I mean, tomorrow is already her 2 month birthday. It just feels like we brought her home yesterday. At the end of the day, when I am exhausted and would do anything for a foot rub, nothing beats seeing her big wide smile. I think it's her way of saying "thank you, mommy, for taking care of me today." :)

Zzzzzzzz

Ok, so I am sure there are a couple moms out there who have new babies and are going to be pissed when I say this . . . .my 7 week old sleeps through the night. I know, I know, I have heard how lucky I am. The pediatrician said that if both parents require a lot of sleep then, more than likely, your baby will too. In fact, she has been sleeping through most nights since she was about 4 weeks old. How did you do it, you ask?? Simple. Chad annoyed her and kept her from falling asleep at 9 p.m. Her bedtime is 11 p.m. We don't put down a minute earlier. And, if she tries going to bed, we do our best to keep her awake. She wakes up between 7:50 - 8:00 a.m. everyday . . .right after Daddy leaves for work. It's like she knows he is gone and immediately wakes up when she hears the garage door shut. She will eat and then usually go back to sleep around 9:30 a.m. and then back down around 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. These are my "work" breaks and I cherish them dearly! :)

It's About Time

So, one of my biggest pet peeves is when people are late. I always made sure that I was early or on time for all meetings, appointments, and get togethers. The reason I don't have parties anymore is because my friends never come on time, but that's a whole different post.

Anyways, I always wondered what the big deal was to get somewhere on time when you had a little one. I have discovered what the big deal was two days after she was born. It was her first doctors appointment. I have to get ready and I have to at least look presentable. I have to get her ready. I have to change her diaper. I have to feed her. I have to load up the diaper bag and pack it just in case the car breaks down and I am stuck on the side of the road by myself without any means of communication for the entire day. I have to strap her in the car seat without upsetting her and jarring her neck around. I have to gather all my stuff that I need . . .purse, coat, hat, gloves, bottle of water. Usually when I go to put my shoes on, I realize that I forgot my socks upstairs. I'll come back down to load the car and realize that I forgot my phone upstairs. And, when I go to load the car I realize that I haven't warmed the car up. I don't want to have her sit in a cold car and freeze to death!

I am getting better as the weeks go by. I try and start the "getting ready to go somewhere" process about an hour before departure time. I have learned to start with myself first. I have a checklist in my head that seems to be working. I'll be back to my good ol' timely self one day!