I can’t say that our days around the house are glamorous at all. I can’t even really call them exciting. In fact, when my brother called right after we got home from the hospital, he asked what we were doing that day. I believe the response was something like, “feeding, burping, playing, pumping, and sleeping. And then repeat.”
And his response was, “well, that’s sad!”
It made me laugh a lot because it doesn’t seem at all sad to me, but I can totally see how it’s not a desired way for someone else to spend their day.
Juggling two babies has been a bit of a challenge. Especially because I can’t pick up Hudson for a few more weeks. He holds up his little arms and wants to show me something, so he says, “show me, show me. Hold you!” And I have to call for back-up for someone else to come pick him up so he can show them what he wants on a higher shelf.
Thanks to his big brother book from Nina, though, Hudson understands that he is a big help to me and that there are lots of things he can do that the baby can’t do.
With my pumping and feeding schedule, I do feel like we’re kind of living a Groundhog Day kind of life these days. We pump, feed, play, sleep, and get a couple of things done around the house and then start all over again. It’s all very temporary, I know, and these days are fleeting. Which is exactly why I’m not complaining about it. I know how quickly it will be over and I’ll be wishing for the sweet, simple days at home.
When Hudson was born, we napped when he napped. Now, when Hayes naps, we play with Hudson. It’s a very different experience with the second baby.
But each day, I’m trying to take lots of pictures and soak up the time with both boys. Hudson is at such a fun age that I don’t want to miss a thing– because everything is hilarious.
Hayes is only this tiny for so long and I want to take advantage of the days when he’s willing to lie still in my arms for hours– even though I know I should put him down!
I wish I had more pictures to share– life just gets so hectic that I forget to slow down and take pictures. I promise I’ll try to be better.
You are doing such a wonderful job as a mama of 2 and I’m so glad the book has been helpful!
My brother says coming to my house is birth control for him. Gee, Thanks!
Glad to know things are going well for yall!!
I agree with Nina, you are a great mom & I’m sure you’re doing a wonderful job!!
What’s the name of the book she gave Hudson?
In February I had my second little boy-they are 17 months apart. I know EXACTLY how you feel. Now my second born is almost four months old and I’m already missing the newborn stage. You are SO right to enjoy it and not sweat the small stuff. Hang in there 🙂
So glad everything is going well! Their teeny tiny stage goes very fast, your right, enjoy it!
Your perspective on your time at home is so refreshing. I’ve heard a lot of people share nothing but complains about how hard things are when they go from one baby to two, and while you might have complains and feel overwhelmed at times, you don’t seem to be letting it get the best of you. I hope I can be half as put together as you are when I have two young kids!
These days go SO quickly. Hold that sweet little guy as much as you can. My sweet second baby is now almost 10 months and squirms out of my arms in seconds. Soak it up. It is a beautiful short time in life.
I am so shocked that you have been doing regular updates! I am loving them. Can’t wait to see more pics when you have time.
I remember those days. They seem to go so slow when you’re in them, but then you look up one day and your newborn is went from 3 days to 3 years in what seemed like 10 minutes. I’m glad you’re enjoying them.
going from 1 to 2 is a change. I think I had more energy when #2 arrived b/c I HAD to. 🙂 Like you said, when you have one you can sleep when he sleeps…. but when #2 comes, you’re giving all the sleep time up for playing/cuddling your oldest. Let me tell you though…. time seems to go faster with #2! I blinked and a year had pasted!
This post really makes me realize I need to slow down and appreciate the days I have at home with my 8 month old. I am stuck without a car right now, and it’s hard spending most days home-bound..but you’re right. Soon enough we will be on the go go go…and I will miss the simplicity of not having to be anywhere. Thank you for this. Enjoy those little boys–you have a such a positive attitude about everything, and it is so helpful to read! xo
I love the Groundhog Day reference! It feels like that to me, too! Our days are the same almost every. single. day. I do LOTS of research to get inspiration for what I should be doing w/ Babe so that he doesn’t get bored with me!