How’d it go?
Well, it’s 3:56PM and my first day alone with two children is coming to a close. I’m considering it a success because both of my kids are still alive 
A great friend came over for most of the day to help me out and it was a lifesaver! She came over in the morning and kept Gwen occupied while I attempted to take a nap with Gil … who woke up as soon as we laid down. She’s coming back shortly to bake cookies with me and distract me from the fact that I did NOT get an afternoon nap - Gil woke up at noon when we came in from a walk and was still awake at 2PM when Gwen needed a nap desperately, so I put her down and decided that it wasn’t worth laying down once Gil (finally) fell asleep (at 3:15PM) since the liklihood of him staying asleep AND Gwen staying asleep for an appreciable amount of time was slim-to-none. (Of course, it’s 4PM and she’s still sleeping. I should have gone down!)
I will admit that things got a bit difficult while trying to get Gwen down for her nap with a screaming newborn. I was maybe a bit harsh trying to get her to lay down and stay still. I may have emphatically told Gil that he sucked when I tried to lay down to sleep and he woke up … for the third time.
But overall? I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and Brad will be home in a few hours.
I can do this.
Robyn said,
March 9, 2010 @ 5:19 am
Celebrate the small victories - and yes the fact that you are all present and accounted for at the end of a challenging day is no mean feat!
jenny the big sis said,
March 9, 2010 @ 5:49 am
you can totally do this!!! when alice was crying and it was time for liam’s nap i had no choice but to pop her in the sling and just get it done. alternatively, pop Gil into a baby seat or his crib and do what you need to do. after all, you only have so many hands right?? and they are loving, kind, gentle hands at that. love you.