Today is my first, real, all alone day with two kids. My two kids!!! The company and postpartum doula are gone and the husband is back to work.
We woke up, ate breakfast, I got to pump my morning 5** in peace (Aidan slept in a little), and I even got to shower alone (thanks Doodlebops). Aidan played itsy-bitsy-spider with me and let me dress him in shirt and shoes of my choice. We did have one totally sweaty, kids all over me and crying moment, but we made it.
Then we went to the mall where I got a new pair of pants to fit my fat, not getting smaller, postpartum belly and ass and we checked out the big sale at babyGap. Aidan played in his stroller and told me stories (in japanese or whatever language he speaks) and Anna slept in the sling.
On our way to my chiropractor, we drove through Wendy's to get Aidan french fries to keep him busy at the chiro office, and I got adjusted without screaming children. After a quick nursing session and diaper change, Aidan fell asleep in the car. Anna freaked out a couple of minutes from home and I was able to sing her back to sleep (she doesn't know any better) in the car without waking Aidan.
When I walked in the door at home, the house smelled awesome from the chef I tried out to cook some dinners for us during the week. I had curry chicked salad wraps for lunch and I get to offer my husband a choice from 4 (hopefully) incredible meals for dinner. This is huge for us. Since I got pregnant with Aidan (yes, Aidan, almost three years ago) I pretty much stopped cooking. Adam "needs" structured meals for dinner and it seems to be a constant struggle for us. Adam is a great cook but it is hard to get meals done during the week. I feel that having meals made is the perfect way for us to be able to enjoy our kids (me during the day and Adam at night) and have structured meals. I want to be able to take care of my kids and be as stress-free as possible. I am trying to avoid getting too frazzled with two kids and take good care of my husband.
Both kids are asleep and I am blogging. I am hot sh*t. I had to write this now because soon Aidan and Anna will be awake and the rest of the day might not be as smooth. I have lots of laundry and sheets to change. I also want to be able to read this when I have tough days. I can do it!
**I pump 5 oz every morning to offer Aidan breastmilk in a bottle when I am unable to nurse him during the day. It's great when both are fussing and I have to be up bouncing the baby.
update: Aidan woke up and after nursing both in the chair, I was able to transfer him to the sofa. Yay for another 1/2 hour+? of naptime.


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