As a busy mom, typically my day off never ends up being a day off. I thought I would run through a typical "day off" for a mom - just to give you a better idea!
Today, I woke up at 8:00 AM to a 2 month old crying because he was hungry. I very groggily placed my feet over the bed, got up and stumbled to the kitchen where I proceeded to search for a clean bottle. After successfully retrieving the clean bottle, I put the water and formula in, shook, and returned to my bedroom to feed my son. After he finished the bottle, I was able to put him back to bed but it was now time for me to get my day started. So, I went to the bathroom, took a shower, did the necessary rituals that most women do every morning, and then got ready to go visit my parents.
I miss the day when going to see someone meant throwing my shoes on and walking out the door. Now, I search for the diaper bag, fill it with necessary items (diapers, wet wipes, extra clothes, socks, diaper rash cream, etc.) THEN proceed to change both boys to make sure they don't leak before I am able to change them again. After both boys are changed and clean, I put baby in his car seat, put shoes on my toddler...at which time I forget where I put the diaper bag - then ensues the search for my car keys. After finding all missing items, we start out the door only to have my toddler declare "truck" because he wants to bring his construction truck WHEREVER he goes!
Once out the door, it's now the crazy battle of getting my toddler to follow me (like a duck) while I carry my purse, their diaper bag, and the infant car seat. I "click" the car seat in the car then turn around only to have what seems to be a heart attack when my toddler is not directly behind me. I look over just in time to see him jump in a muddy puddle, and I sigh deep because I know now I should bring him back inside, change him, and clean him - but I decide it's not that important to clean him off right now. Then, we go to my parents' and stay a while. Once we leave, my son gets right in the car and is ready for whatever adventure may come next.
I said I'd let you know how my typical day off goes - but that's just the beginning!!!
Ha, my mom had to raise my bro and I and I'm still not sure how she did it.
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ReplyDeleteThe crazy thing is..I'm not a single mom...I always call myself a part-time single mom though because my husband works 40 hours a week so he isn't always home.
I am not sure if your a single mom or not I assume you are. Anyway I admire any mom single or not who can raise their children without the benefit of help from a counterpart. My mom raised 3 children without a partner of any kind and she is truly missed. Thanks Jan
ReplyDeleteJan, see my comment to Robert...I am not a single mom but because my husband is out of the home quite frequently, I feel like a single mom at times. I also admire women who take care of their children AND run the home. I know someone who worked up until she had her baby...I think she was actually supposed to work on the day she delivered; those types of women amaze me that they have the energy and will power to continue even while feeling miserable. I'm sorry to hear about your mom...mine's still around and raised 9 kids with help and I STILL don't know how she managed that!
ReplyDeleteWow, it sounds like you have your hands full! I am only 20 and reading blogs like these helps for good birth control! I want to wait until I am ready and can handle "typical days off" like yours to have kids of my own. Reading your blogs, I still can feel the love you have for your family. Keep up the good work.
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