Awake

 

We're having a hard time today. Apparently sleep is overrated.

Not overrated? Being held. And eating. And pooping. (As always, right?)

(Random question: how does poop find it's way into the folds of his knee? Just wondering.)

This isn't a problem, really, it's just I'm not getting anything done. A quick shower, made quicker by little baby squawks, at 1 pm. Lunch, re-heated pizza and pita chips, at 3 pm. Bed is still unmade, Caleb's clothes remain un-ironed (that's right Cabe...), and we won't even mention the state the house is in.

I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new sling.

Comments

[Lindsay]

How does one get "baby tar" in the folds one's knee? Maybe...um...no, I haven't a clue.

[Britanny]

Don't try to get too much done--otherwise you will always be disappointed.

[Liv]

You have a reason not to be superwoman right now. I'm not judging you by the amount of ironing you have done. I'm still awe-struck that you made a baby! Way to go!

Thanks for sharing more wonderful photos of that handsome child.

[Leslie]

Oh, Kim...welcome to motherhood. Showers are hardly ever a daily thing. I used to put the baby bouncer chair in the bathroom with me while I took a bath or shower. That sometimes helped.

Also, one of the hardest parts of being a mom (especially a perfectionistic clean freak like myself...and you as well I am sure) is living with an unclean house, ironing that needs to be done, etc. etc. It is really hard to get over that but just take baby steps. And remember that little guy will grow all too quickly so the house can just stay a mess. Just try not to let it get to you.

Also, as for lack of sleep...at about 3 or 4 weeks it will really hit you. Just a suggestion... get a breast pump so that you can have Caleb give him a bottle every once in a while. If you haven't already, a bottle should be introduced w/in the first few weeks or they are likely to not take it. I just learned the hard way. You will need some time to rest moreso in the next few weeks when the sleep deprivation hits so don't worry about housework during Wyatt's nap time. It will be hard not to, but trust me on this one...

[Abby]

And I laughed right out loud when you mentioned the IRONING, because my dear, ironing is way more overrated than sleep is.

[Emily (Busath) Murdock]

OK two things from me
First, I think it's vital for every new momma to redefine what "being productive" is. After all, the sacred responsibility of raising a child is so much more important than those daily, mundane tasks, right? So, taking care of that sweet, nibble-able little guy is going to be your greatest accomplishment. This sounds cliche, but in a few years, I promise you that your thoughts will not be "Oh, I wish I had done more ironing."
Second, whenever I feel this way (and oh momma, I ALWAYS feel this way), I find that re-reading Pres Monson's talk "Finding Joy in the Journey" really helps, especially the part about the childhood of my children passing all too quickly. I just find that it gives me peace.
OK that is my two cents. (The other thing about being a new mom is to not listen to much that anyone tells you...because you'll figure out your own rhythm soon enough. So just ignore that whole comment....! haha!)

[Tara]

Ah he is so cute! I can't get enough!! Good luck finding time for sleep- I'm with Abby on the ironing :)