April 6, 2012
A Day In The Life Of Mommy Shaun
I.Am.Tired.
I know it's an all-too-familiar part of being a parent.
Especially a parent to a 2 year old and an almost 7 month old.
Props to those of you with more kiddos, and to those of you whose kiddos are closer together than mine, and to all of you single parents!
I don't know how you do it with your sanity in tact.
Heck, I don't know how MY sanity is in tact!
Okay, who am I kidding?
Most of the time, it's not.
I've thought about writing down every single thing I do in one day, just so I can feel better about not getting everything on my To Do List done. I think I would cut myself a little more slack if I realized that I changed close to a million diapers, and never sat down. So here's my attempt to remember my day...
I didn't sleep very well, but luckily the girls let me sleep until 8:00.
I got M up, took her downstairs, and changed her diaper.
Then A woke up. Matt brought her downstairs for me before he got ready for work because M was starving and needed to eat NOW.
I took A potty.
I fed M some food while trying to tide A over with a banana.
I nursed M while reading a book to A and trying to distract her from being so hungry.
I got A breakfast and let her watch The Cat in the Hat.
I put M in the Bumbo because she was fussy, unloaded the dishwasher, and started thawing some chicken for dinner.
I realized the reason M was grumpo was because she had pooped. And not just in her diaper. This one required a full change of clothes.
I checked some emails before putting M down for a nap.
I reloaded the dishwasher, washed some dishes, and finished putting dinner in the crockpot.
I took A potty again.
I made some work related calls while A watched Sesame Street (yes, I've become one of those parents that lets their child watch about 2 hours of TV a day, partially because she loves "her shows" and partially because it allows me to get a little more work done).
I got M up from her nap, fed her some more food and nursed her while reading to A again.
I changed M's diaper and took A potty.
I fed A and ate while trying to keep M occupied.
We went outside to stand in the sunshine and look at a mosquito eater (A called it an "eager").
We went upstairs so I could start laundry and fold some clothes.
I put M down for a nap, took A potty and put her down for a nap.
I got on Facebook (guilty!) and then did some more work.
Thank the Lord Matt got off early! After the girls woke up from a nap, I nursed M, changed her (requiring another full change of clothes) and we all got ready to go for a walk.
We walked to the school, let A swing and play on the playground, then walked home.
I finished up dinner while Matt took A potty and held her off with some apples and strawberries.
I fed M some food and nursed her again.
Then I got to eat (while standing up and holding a crying toddler).
We tried to entertain a tired baby and a grumpy toddler until bedtime.
Then it was time for a bath, potty, diapers, lotion, vitamins, brushing hair and teeth, pajamas, prayers, cuddling, some more nursing, and BEDTIME for the babies.
Which means shower time, straightening up the toys, more laundry, and a couple of hours of relaxation before Matt and I go to bed.
Wow.
I think we should give ourselves a little more grace when the kitchen isn't perfectly clean, laundry isn't completely done, the toilets are growing mold (okay, that's really disgusting), and we all have bags under our eyes.
Plus, even if we are a little bit crazy...
I think being a parent is the best (and most rewarding) job in the world!
I'll take the spills, the messes, the tantrums, the grumpo girls, the diapers, the pure exhaustion, the frustration, the hugs, the snuggles, the smiles, the kisses, the looks of trust, the funny words, the laughter, the crazy hair, and the overwhelming joy.
I'll take it all and (try to) be thankful for every moment. Even the crazy ones.
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2 comments:
Okay now I'm a little bit scared to have 2!! I knew it was going to be challenging and so much busier but man when you put your whole day like that being a mommy of two sounds so much harder. Lol. Moms are seriously super women its not easy but you're right its the best most rewarding job on ther planet! :) you're doing awesome Shaun!
I know that it doesn't seem all that wonderful doing what you do and everything going on. But time goes by so fast that even through all this crying and trying to clean you will look back someday and say wow it was all worth it! When they look at you and smile and kiss you and say sweet things it just melts your heart and the memories are well worth it at the end of the day!!!! It won't be long until they are in school and you are wishing for them back there again.
I love you, and I know how hard it can be at times for you as you know your Mom and I are here for both of you always. Even though Aliyah doesn't want us. lol......
Mommo~
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