sometimes life with these kids is crazy. literally the only time i sit and relax is during naptime and when they are in bed for the night. and both of those times i end up feeling like i should be getting something else done. they are pretty much on the same schedule, so meals and naps occur at the same time, and i struggle some days who to handle/feed/change/put down first. most of the time it is boston, because naomi can eat her bottle while we do our naptime routine. the other day naomi was eating her bottle on the floor, and i took boss upstairs to put him to bed. i came downstairs to find this...
apparently i took to long, and she dropped her bottle, rolled to her binky and fell asleep on the floor. what a funny girl. i had to take a picture before i moved her. she needed a diaper change before i could put her to bed, so i changed her and she fell asleep again! she was one tired girl. I couldn't keep up with her.
i really shouldn't complain about feeling like such a busy mom. i have realized (especially through blogging) how many moms just like me get so much more done during a day. they do crafts, quilt, have hobbies, playdates and do creative activities with their kids. sometimes i feel guilty about this - that i don't do enough. the truth is, i probably don't. but the point is, that instead of feeling bad about it, i'm going to attempt to try harder, and compare myself to people less. if you are one of these people, mothers of young kids who still manage to leave their home everyday, and have a life outside of diapers and feedings - how do you do it? please share with me... i'm failing miserably.
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I have no advice for you. I only have 1 kid and do half the stuff you do. I don't know how people do it...they must not sleep. Love the pictures of Naomi sleeping...that's awesome!
one - you stay home because you have two kids that are too close in age to leave home with. going anywhere with them has got to be exhausting. my kids are 2.5 years apart and jackson is supposedly supposed to be healpful - but he is not. going out with 2 kids is not fun.
two - you probley have your kids on a schedule. any time i leave the house, the schedule goes out the window. and then i regret it later and wish that i was you at home.
three - you have the rest of your life to do crafts. enjoy (if you can call it that) the time you have with the babies. if you spend your time doing crafts all day - that means your neglecting your kids. ok - maybe that was harsh... but does it makes you feel better?
i have no advice. i didn't even get a shower today. and i am going to bed in a few minutes and my house is messy.
as for naomi, those sweet pictures of her passed out on the floor make me smile and kind of want to cry she is so sweet. love her.
i love these pics of Naomi asleep on the floor! that is so funny! I love when I find Madden asleep in funny places...
And I have no tips. I hardly ever get out of the house and I only have one baby. The only time we leave is to go jogging. And then I stay in my sweaty workout clothes for the rest of the day cuz I dont have time to shower. gross.
Sheli,
No advice here...I think you are doing an awesome job with your kids. They are healthy, happy and loved, you blog, take pics, and have a clean house! WOW you are freakin amazing girl!!
You are not failing. It is a lot of freaking work and somedays i just sit home because it is much "easier" per say. Your a great mom and you kids love you, that is what is important in a childs life. not how many places they go or what they do. it is the love you give them and the attention you show!!!! That is what is important, and you are an amazing mom i can tell!
Such a sweet picture of Naomi! I can't believe she just fell asleep there!
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