This morning I went on an exciting adventure: I took both kids by myself to shop at the drug store one mile from our house! I managed to get both tots ready, amidst repeated nursing sessions with Mary. I had to think through each step in advance. I'm holding my big purse and a newborn: how do I compel a reluctant John (who has escaped to the bonus room upstairs) into the van? I'm parked in the lot where there are no shopping carts outside: which kid do I get out of the van first and how do I escort John through the parking lot without his bolting? I'm leaving with my cart full of items: in what order do I take each child and the purchases out of the cart and then what do I do with the cart in a parking lot without a cart return? I managed to get through the whole outing successfully. Then both tots fell asleep within seconds of being put back in the van, so I drove around our neighborhood for half an hour just enjoying the peace and quiet.
I'm glad it went well for you. These little successes make for a confident mommy, which translates into more success.
ReplyDeleteI'm worried you're not taking it easy enough tho. Please remember you are only 2 weeks pp!! Way too soon for all this activity. You should barely be doing stairs yet. Rest up mommy.
Congratulations on your success! I know I will be going through similar thought processes even with just one baby to incorporate into my activities. Mary is looking cute as ever!
ReplyDeletewhere is the "bowing in admiration" smiley when i need it?
ReplyDeleteOn my numerous outings with Emma, I've often wonder just how I would do it with another baby in tow (because I'm REALLY hoping that one day I'll have a second child!). I figured that getting Emma in first, since she'll be more mobile than her sibling, would be the best (and since I'd be wearing the baby would likely be in some sort of carrier).
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are figuring it all out very well!! Congrats! :)