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You guys, 2 kids is REALLY easy.
When one of them is at daycare!
OK, really though, HOLEESHIT. Jack needs some stimulation and burning of energy. Problem is, whenever I am able to give him undivided attention, I also have to start dinner, change laundry, go pee, chug some water, then he'll wake the baby, then he'll need fed, changed, barf, so then I'll have to do laundry again and now dinner's burning on the stove, etc, etc, etc.
This is turning Jack into a terror. It's made worse because I'm nursing, so I'm also stuck on the couch half the day and he knows it and many times, uses that time to his advantage to run like a crazed banshee through my house. I hate disciplining for his behavior because, really, it's not his fault. (I am still disciplining, though, but not sure it's even helping.)
This is mostly a vent, combined with a "Is there anything I can do with this maniac?" I sent him to daycare two days last week and it was a GODsend.
Signed,
The girl who brushed her teeth for the first time today at 9:00 p.m.
Re: You guys, 2 kids is REALLY easy.
It gets better, I promise!
I completely understand where you are coming from! I really think that is part of the reason that nursing didn't work out for me. My DD went nuts when I was trying to nurse, which at that time seemed like it was 20 hours out of the day. It never failed that she had to potty as soon as I sat down to nurse.
Hopefully, it will get easier soon!
Oh Bryn, you're gonna love that! The days that he went last week were HEAVEN (and I feel a little guilty admitting that). I had no idea how easy (just) babies are! Haha! I think we're going to get on a more regular schedule with daycare, though. I have some (ok, two weddings) editing that needs done this month, plus it's good for him to get out and have some socialization. And, it's amazing how better both of our spirits are when we see each other in the late afternoons after not seeing each other for much of the day.
Sorry about your nephew; I can imagine the stress from him is just really hard right now with everything else going on.
Ok, I have one kid and this is a normal occurrence at my house with at 10.5 month old. Hang in there.
My only thought and I didn't read any other suggestions is can you create somewhat of a schedule for jack so that at XYZ time this is going to happen, then this, then this, So he knows what to expect. Even if its play with legos at 10am, movie at 10:30, snack at 11. Doesn't have to be set in stone but would give you things to entertain him with when you are busy nursing etc. OR make a list of activities and let him chose the next activity from the list.
We sent E to daycare while I was at home with Ian.
Nights were also tough for me, but that was due to J being away at the hospital with his dad or helping his mom.
It does get lots better. He'll stop eating as much and be more interactive with his brother (I love how Ian's face lights up when he sees his big sis, priceless).
This is how I feel right now. I also think this is why Jude and I are not getting bfing down like I know we could. I have to chase Mara, help Berkeley with something, or get something out for Peyton when Jude needs to eat.
I am sure things will balance out for you guys soon!!
All I can say is hang in there and try to enjoy your little nugget in your moments of peace.
thanks to jennied