Now that I am a full time mom, I have found that life is just as busy. I find myself multitasking much more now than when I was working. The trickiest thing I have discovered is I am constantly in a race to get things done. My day consists of taking care of Cooper first and foremost, but also cleaning, cooking, furthering my education through online tutorials and freelance work. However, with the list of tasks I would like to get done, I only have small bursts of time to complete them as it is all coordinated with Cooper's nap schedule.
Cooper does not nap a great deal and when he does it is generally for short periods of time. He does take one longer nap during the day and that is my only opportunity to fit everything in that I need to get done. As soon as the little guy closes his eyes I am off like a track runner in the 100 meter dash. So although I am home, I still have little or no free time.
Jimmy got a taste of my average day yesterday. I asked him to help me with Cooper so I could cook us dinner. I could see his stress level rise as he realized how demanding it really is. Cooper is a materialized lesson in slowing down. He reminds me of what is really important. He literally screams until I get it through my thick skull that nothing is more important. Not a clean house, a prepared meal or a new method in e-mail marketing should take priority. The single most important thing should be time with him and being a mommy. When I find myself scrambling I just pick him up and look at that little face. I realize how short and precious this time is with him. This reality makes me squeeze him tight and drop everything else.
I know what you mean. I'm home two days a week with Kristin and when she naps I have a list of things I start checking off. But when she is awake she is so fun to play/hangout with.
ReplyDeleteDon't squeeze him too tight!! :) I just got caught up on your posts and I love them! I can't tell you how great it is to hear your take on being a Stay At Home Mommy. So much admiration is delved out to all the working mommies out there, and while it is deservedly so, I think a lot of people don't quite get what it is to be a SAHM. Not only is it the most unbelievable balancing act, but it is more than full-time. My day doesn't really end until Brody is asleep, and sometimes that can take way too long. And as much as I hated my paying job, I often miss the moments I had to break away at my will, to take a walk, facebook, email, ALONE. That's the key - oh sure I can still do that (look at me now!) - but not without a tugging arm begging for my attention.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, great posts. I miss you guys tons and can't wait to see you at Christmas! I can't wait to see Cooper smile in person! xoxo