"Help, I need somebody,Help, not just anybody,Help, you know I need someone,Help!" Aren't the Beatles great? Okay I really am not in desperate need of help. But I am tired and worn out. Can any experienced moms out there tell me how does one do anything with 2 kids? Saturday night was the worst yet. Between Kaden and Taycee we were up ALL NIGHT. Not one little bit of sleep. Last night was a little better but still... I am exhausted. I feel like even if I were to sleep for 3 solid days it wouldn't be enough to re fuel my energy meter.
And then there is the matter of everything else that needs to be done. The house cleaned, Christmas things put away, the kids cleaned, Dr. Appointments, and grocery shopping. HOW DO I DO THIS??? i am constantly chasing Kaden, I feel like the only real words I say are "No" "Don't Touch That" and "leave sister alone". I have found money in the toilet, tinfoil completely unrolled and toilet paper all over the house.
I haven't been to buy groceries in.... I don't even know how long. We have no food left in the house, we opened canned veggies.... EW! I hate canned veggies, but the alternative of going to the store seems worse. We now are out of hairspray, tinfoil, Kaden diapers, Wipes, and pretty much all the basics of food. I also can't put anything away because I need more storage bins so all of the Christmas things are still out and Kaden has a pile of 12-24 mo. clothes sitting on his floor that need to be packed away. Anyone think that it is time to suck it up and go to the store?... Yeah, me too. But how? Do I carry Kaden and put taycee in the cart and try to push with one hand? Do I put Kaden in the cart and carry Taycee? Do I put Taycee in the cart and let Kaden run wild? ( Bad Idea for sure) Do I try to push 2 carts? I can't put them both in one or there is no room for groceries. How is this done?
OH and how about the shower? When do I do that? They don't ever both nap at the same time, the minute Kaden goes down Taycee wants to eat and the second I get her changed and fed and laid down he is up and bouncing around causing havoc. Yesterday was the first day I showered in a week. Gross I know.... but I just don't have time. I use to make fun of those moms who stayed home and still had a nanny. Now I TOTALLY get it. Lucky them.
I know what you are all thinking "she has time to write this eternally long blog" Well my friends I am multi-tasking. Kaden is in bed screaming. I am bouncing Taycee on my legs and pumping while I type. Yeah, couldn't do all that in the shower. I have come to enjoy pumping however because i get to sit down for a few minutes.
Alright I am done, thanks to anyone who actually made it to the bottom of this post. If anyone would like to join me in crazyville I am home all day. (Unless I venture to the store... which probably wont happen) However I can not guarantee the state of my house or myself so come at your own risk.
Thank you and Goodbye.
6 comments:
You make me smile. Sleep.... nah you don't need it. All I can say is... you really don't get sleep or shower time til they are all in school. So goodluck with that.
Kim
You crack me up! That is life for the first while till you adjust and get a schedule that works for ALL of you. I used to put shawn down for a nap and sit max in his carseat in the bathroom while I showered so that I could hear him if he needed anything. Just an idea. But I love that you actually post the truth of what is going on in your life! Makes me feel a little braver so that I don't sugar coat my craziness. Did you ever get our christmas card/pict? I hope it didn't get lost, ya know since I sent it to the wrong address;)
I know things seems hard but your friend is right. You will get a schedule together and get the kids on a similar schedule and things will work out. You are very blessed with two wonderful children. Kaden is a doll and he will thrive on a schedule. You know you are welcome to come be with us any time you would like. Maybe you could shower at night when Chris is home. There were many days when Kelly would come home and things would be a disaster. Remember kids are more important then a clean house. So enjoy them while you have them. I love you tons and tons. Hang in there.
So, this is what I have to look forward to? I can't wait! Don't worry, I'm sure things will get better!
It is going to be ok. I know how hard it is with little sleep. But you can do it, as millions of moms have done it. You just need to get into a schedule. Kids thrive on schedules. Right now there might not be a lot of time for YOU but even if when Chris gets home you lock yourself in the bathroom and take a bath, its something. Just know it will get better. And you are doing the best thing for you kids and that is being HOME with them. Call if you ever need to!
Yeah...I've been there. Except my meltdown didn't happen with two it happened with three. I remember trying to nurse Jake while Danny sat on the floor and screamed and cried because I couldn't hold him. It was misery but- it does get better. The kids are way more important than the house but I do understand the "need" to have things picked up. No one feels comfortable and relaxed when there's chaos everywhere. I wish I could help you - just remember the older they get the faster time seems to move. I never get to sit down these days and I wish I could just stay home for one solid day and have no one to pick up and nothing to do. All in all you'll adapt - you just will, it's survival of the fittest and you are a fighter:) Just keep on keepin on and one day you'll look around and say wow I did that and it's so much easier now! Love you lots!
Beck
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