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NOVEMBER
2002 - CHAOS
My chaotic
life as the mother of a newborn and a 4 year old is amplified by the
fact that our family just moved into a new house. Besides trying to
keep afloat with the laundry and dishes, I have boxes to unpack and
drawers, cupboards and closets to organize. I knew it would be difficult
to move and have a baby in the same month, so why am I so surprised
at just how difficult it really is?
My days
are so full already, it is a miracle if I get any unpacking done! My
main priority each day is to make sure everybody gets food to eat, Sabrina
gets her diaper changed, Isaac gets to and from school and if I'm lucky
- I get to take a shower at the end of the day. I'm still trying to
balance caring for 2 children. Thankfully, Isaac transitioned to the
new house and baby fairly quickly. I guess it is just me who's still
having a hard time.
Sabrina
is 5 weeks old at this writing and is doing incredibly well. She was
born 5 lb. 5 oz and at 4 weeks was up to 7 lb. 11 oz - Trevor and I
were so happy! I wasn't sure how well breastfeeding was going, but that
tells me it's going good. I also feel blessed because Sabrina is a great
nighttime sleeper and has been since birth. She's on a pattern of approximately
9:30 p.m., 1:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. We are frequently awake when Trevor's
alarm goes off at 5 a.m., but back to sleep shortly after that. Our
morning routine has been getting better. By the time Isaac gets up,
Trevor is gone to work, so it's just me getting both kids and myself
ready and out the door by 7:45 a.m. to get Isaac to his Pre-K class
on time. I've changed my attitude regarding our morning routine (which
was not going so well) and am a much happier person - even if it means
being a little late. I'll just have to accept that this is what life
will be like for a little while. Lovingly crazy.
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