It’s just new mommy stuff to me
1. There is never enough time
I had so much time before baby. I would get bored. I had so
much time that the house was always pretty clean, I could read multiple books
in a week, I could watch movies, I could get stuff done in a manner that freed
my time up to the point where…well, where I would be bored.
Now, I have time between the periods of happiness and
fussiness. I have time during naps, which tend to be short. I have about four
choices during these times – eat, shower, clean/run errands, or relax. Relaxing
usually means no shower or no cleaning/errands. Or both, in which case I try to
make sure it’s a day when nothing else is planned. OR, I can get up early and
do some of those things before baby wakes up. That’s hard…I like sleep.
I can’t say I miss the boredom. It was boring. I do miss
alone time, though!
2. Other moms
It’s so important to find them and build relationships with
them! They understand! They make you feel less crazy! I’m so blessed to have
some friends with kids. I also joined a MOPS group. It just started, but I
think it might be one of the best things I’ll ever do.
3. Working
I feel kind of spoiled because I enjoy my job so much. If I
didn’t work, I don’t think I’d leave the house very often. I don’t think I’d
see people outside of family very often. I think I’d probably have time to be
bored again. It’s good I kept my job, even if I do find myself envying stay at
home moms sometimes.
I hear another short nap coming to an end. Until next time!
