Well, in about three weeks, you can consider me a "stay at home, mom". Who ever thought I'd ever be a mother of two boys, let alone, make it my occupation?! Insane?... for sure.
Steve recently doubled up on jobs so that I'd have this opportunity. After about a week of testing the waters in this new experience, I'll have to be honest and tell you... I have a LOT of learning to do between now and June. And I definitely WON'T be a "stay at home" mom. I will be a "Never stay at home with 2 boys under the age of 3, mom" We will be making lot's of trips to the park, friends pools, and of course "Java Mama".
My good friend, T, has been posting weekly or monthly things around the house she wants to accomplish. She posts before and after pictures and checks them off when she's completed. I will use this technique for the things I need my children to accomplish while I'm home with them. The TOP "To Do's" involve Cameron.
Number 1: POTTY TRAIN BEFORE AGE THREE
Number 2: Figure out how to make him UNLEARN the words "shut up"
Although I don't have a whole lot of patience to hand out, I will give Riley a little more grace. I won't make his list for a few months.
We went to the mall today, and I got a little taste of the positive side of spending almost every waking moment with my children. I realized that there are certain smiles and expressions in Cameron that I've never seen before. I taught Riley how to say dadda in less than day, and also how to clap his hands when I ask him to. Every time I teach him something new, he learns it almost immediately...SOOOO COOL.
So...long story short, I know that this decision will pay off in the long run, but in the mean time... does anyone have any tips on how to carry a double stroller, a car seat, an infant, a diaper bag, purse and a two year old down 19 stairs? I think I almost died 2 times today.
Here I go!!
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Lauren first of all ya gotta combine the diaper bag and the purse. Second of all leave the car seat in the car unless you have one like mine that turns into a stroller.
Way to go Riley!! He's pretty much caught up with all of Emersen's developments. Seriously right now her only word...dada. Her most proud skill, clapping when you tell her to.
I'm so proud of you Lauren. I've been meaning to tell you lately. Being with those boys ALL the time will be hard but so worth it. Just think of all the calories you're going to burn running after them all day. Don't worry you're faithful mama friends will keep you busy having lots of fun out and around.
Yes you can do it and Tara is right you have tons of support around you. If you figure out the stairs thing let me know. I still have to figure out how to do major Smart and Final runs with an infant and unload it all in Alpine. We can go crazy together.
Oh... That is a big step.. but you are so ready for it!! God gave you those boys and He will give you the strength to raise them! :)
Call me if you need an outing...what is Java Mamma btw?
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