Who knew that you need to swirl breast milk when it's in the fridge and not shake it-like you do when getting the formula ready? This was mumbled to me around 3:06 a.m. All I know is I got a screaming baby. Whatever I can do as quickly as possible to calm him/her down that's how the food is getting served. Crummy mommy.
Oh I shouldn't complain. I love them...but wow they are a-l-o-t of work. We knew it would be. I think in many ways, it's easier to leave and go to work each morning. You close the door and get some time away from the constant running around, feeding, diaper changing, and comforting 2 babies. That's my position right now: Staying at home mommy-making is harder than going to work. Of course, I guess it depends on your job. Now, I'm no slacker and I think my job can be draining...but it must be hard not getting much of an opportunity to connect to all those things and people like you use to on a daily basis for many years. Like going to lunch with a co-worker, complaining about your work day, laughing at the b.s office politics, and being able to use the bathroom without waiting for someone to start crying or needing your attention. Not that M has complained about these things yet. And I am going to work each day.
I guess I am preparing myself for the adjustment. Change is hard, no matter how much you wanted it. Isn't that a line from Letter's to a Young Poet?? M reminded me the other day that my life has changed. I understand that. I think I do. Don't I??? gulp.
Above is Aidan blaming his sleeping sister for something.
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What a wonderful photo --- "She did it!" They look amazingly similar in this photo. Very beautiful.
I can't believe that it's menopause that's referred to as "change of life". Nope -- this is the real CHANGE OF LIFE event.
Blue Pearl
Don't even get me started on how hard change is...good or bad. I need to reread letters to a young poet.
You know, it can be so imbalanced. I am envious at times when Nicole goes off to work. Even her 20 minute walk there and back seem like paradise. But I would have a hard time being away from the little beans. So it is a double edge sword.
The thing is, being at home with two babies is so so so much harder than I ever thought. It is such a physically demanding and emotionally demanding job. There are days when I just feel done.
On those tired exhausting nights I think at least I don't have to be in an office and be productive in any measurable way.
Nicole is NOT on board with this theory because she has empathy but I say that when there is a stay at home parent and a working parent, they should switch roles for a day. Sort of. The working parent should spend one whole day alone with the kids and the SAHM should take a break and get out of the house. The thing is, most SAHM know what a day in the office is like, but the dynamic when it is one parent and two babies is so different. But Nicole, who, like I said, is good at empathy, says that is not necessary to understand. But for me, I just want to be able to say "It was a long hard day" and have her know exactly how and why.
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