That is the best way to describe what the first few weeks are like with a newborn. I feel like all I get done is the essentials. Take care of the emergencies, put out the major fires and move on with your day.
When I started this whole process I thought for sure that by week three my house would be spotless and I would be chomping at the bit to have some work to do or SOMETHING to fill my time. Guess what... not the case at all.
My house is still a mess and I haven't done any work at home for my job in the entire five weeks I have been here. I suppose if I had stayed home all day every day I may have gotten more done but it had just seemed like there has been so much to do.
I have met a couple of my friends for lunches and been to my mom's house half a dozen times and other than that it's mostly just trying to sleep and take care of Zack. (i.e. as I am typing his hour nap just turned into a half hour nap because somewhere in the back of his mind he KNEW mom was trying to do SOMETHING other than pay attention to him...)
Okay.. I am now typing one handed while I feed him.....
Which is another reason I'm getting nothing done. Most days he will eat every two to three hours. So if you figure it takes 20-30 minutes to feed him, change him, etc. Then that only leaves an hour and a half to do anything. Take out the time that he is crying because he is gassy, bored, overly tired, etc. and my "free" time is quickly dwindling!!
Honestly I must say I give serious props to stay at home parents. I have yet to be bored and I only have one week left!!
So, for those of you still reading wondering if I am alive. Yes, I'm here. Just be glad you can't see me in my two day old clothes and milk stained bra!! I return to work on the 26th so maybe I can find time to post then. Preferably with both hands next time!! :-)
About Me
My son and I live on a farm in Iowa with a menajarie of other
animals. On a good day our life runs like a smooth three ring
circus. On a bad day one of the elephants escapes and charges
the crowd. Please join us in our adventures, just watch where
you step.
animals. On a good day our life runs like a smooth three ring
circus. On a bad day one of the elephants escapes and charges
the crowd. Please join us in our adventures, just watch where
you step.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away......
3 comments:
Good to hear! Being a Mom IS a full-time job girl. People who do that and work outside of home are pulling the weight of two. Didn't you know? Who cares about the house. Love on your kiddo and get some R+R when you can.
Sorry my blog reading has all but stopped these days but I am glad to hear you are still alive and kicking!!! Wishing you happy thoughts and some free time :-)
Heather,
Linked over from the Iowa blogs site. First, Zach is a dreamboat - cute! Second, start practicing on how not to worry so much about your house. My son is almost four and we have closets on the second floor we haven't opened since my parents came to visit in 2003. We hid a lot of stuff in a hurry and haven't seen it since. You'll never get back to pre-baby clean, so just worry about clean enough to have comapny becausehavingother kids come over and play is great fun! Congratulations!
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