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Overwhelmed already

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Not too long ago, in a time known as Before Three Weeks Ago, I kept a daily to-do list. It was part of my effort to be a better housekeeper. I’m not a tidy person by nature, but I do love a good list. And I think I’d been doing a fair job of getting the things on my list done. By my admittedly less-than-Martha standards, the apartment has been tolerably clean.

Today is the first day I’ve been home alone with the children. We’ve been blessed with all sorts of help — Rockford parents were here the first week, my dad and his girlfriend came down the following week, Rockford worked half days most of last week and then his parents were back for a few days of Thanksgiving festivities. With all that assistance, today is the first day since Pete arrived that I’ve made a list.

Here’s what’s on it:

  • Laundry (wash, fold, put away)
  • Unload/reload dishwasher
  • Vacuum
  • Make bed in Pete’s room*
  • Move bassinet back to Pete’s room*
  • Sweep kitchen
  • Clean kitchen counters
  • Empty bathroom trash cans

    Here’s what probably should be on it:

  • Survive until 6 o’clock, when Rockford comes home.

    Say a little prayer for me, will you?

    * Pete and I tried to sleep in the master bedroom last night, but I think we’re going to have to move back to Pete’s room so Rockford can get some sleep.

    • 6 thoughts on “Overwhelmed already”

    1. While no one really is Super Mom, you’re darned close! Hang in there!!

    2. Good luck! I have an entirely new respect for moms with new babies after closely watching my sister; she’s barely slept for eight weeks now. One thing at a time and I know Alex will be happy to help when he gets home. Love you and miss you!

    3. Hey Nichole,
      I was lucky enough to have someone else around for 6 weeks. When I was finally left alone by myself with Zach I was a little intimidated and i only had one to look after. I hope Pete is a sleepy baby and you are getting lots of rest!

    4. Thanks, everyone! Pete is a sleep baby, but he’s sleepy during the day rather than at night. That’s been a challenge for me.

      And I did put dinner on the last — right after I finished preparing the marinade. So I got to mark it off right away! 🙂

    5. If you went through all the trouble to make dinner, make sure that’s on your list too. Then you can always mark it off!! You’ll do great. Love you!!

    6. You’re doing great, Nichole — I’d say don’t have your expectations too high — survival is key. 🙂

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