• Dec. 27, 2006
The Third Time
Today is the third time I have been alone with all three kids. A combination of family, holidays and an aquaintance of a friend who is training to be a post-partum doula means that even though Audrey is just over a month old, I have had tons of help. More than I want sometimes!
Today has gone a little better than the previous two times I had all three. I managed to put away a load of laundry (and there is one sitting in the washer and one in the dryer that I'm going to pretend don't exist...), I unloaded the dishwasher, made grilled cheese for lunch, paid a few bills, and planned dinner (I haven't actually started cooking it yet, and may not end up cooking it, but still, it's planned).
However, I haven't showered. Or brushed my teeth. Or my hair. And we won't even talk about the mascara that I didn't remove before bed last night.
And homeschool? What is that again? I don't think I can remember.
Still, I'm pretty encouraged by the progress we're making. By the time she's three months old I may be showered. The laundry may still be sitting in the washer and dryer, but hey, at least I won't stink!
Comments
• Dec. 28, 2006
It takes time
Posted by Joy
Yes be encouraged with the small steps! One load of laundry is more than enough to get done for a day! It really takes some time to adjust when a new baby comes to the house - of course that's easy to say but so, so hard to go through... What a blessing that you have had so much help this past month.
• Dec. 29, 2006
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Posted by Sheree
I'm impressed you got so much done!
