Feel a new stage emerging.. as the weather changes and my youngest has crossed over into being ONE.. Time to challenge myself, because I am feeling stagnant. bored. How can I work in the garden and get out more? We've been so tied to our routine: school and baby care/naps. making meals, supporting playdates, Cub Scouts, violin, homework. Tempering the angst of my kids afterschool when they are tired or had challenging days.. Watching my baby explore closeby in areas that I am trying to keep safe for her..as the chokeables keep creeping into those spaces, trying to widen her safe areas so I can be in other parts of the house too.
Feel a little lost in the daily needs that take up most of my time. Need to have a day to work intensely on something that makes me feel less "blah"..and more like a productive human. I need a challenge. How do I find a way to garden with baby? Cook a little more? When she hates the playpen and cries if she does not have me right next to her. and when the kitchen does not stay safe for more than a couple of hours due to all that ends up on the floor on a continual basis..(glasses breaking, pencils, food, etc..)
I do not say this to complain. My intention is to figure out a way to be more productive..and meet her needs. Perhaps I need to "work harder".baby is awake.. :(
later: I went to knit/book club tonight and that helped..met some really nice ladies, good tohave some social time..adult social time. (; and I did get out int the sun for a bit too. nothing like some sun in beginning of February to bring about a little restlessness for Spring to come.
Spring is around the corner and naturally routines will change as our day light hours become longer. Spring cleaning, gardening, and a change in diet are all normal signs of living in the present. It is a blessing to be so aware of nature's cycles. Practical ideas with baby that come to mind; create a safe garden corner, outside highchair art (pudding), try using a baby backpack during yard work or even a stroller or a playpen outside. This intense baby-needs time will pass all too quickly. Being realistic with your own expectations is most healthy. Your older children can be enlisted to help with garden care and can sister watch too. Can you swap childcare with another mom for a few hrs a week? Solutions will be revealed as we all move more outside. It's going to be great spring and summer! Take care;)
ReplyDeletethanks for you comment! I love your ideas! perhaps a combination of things that you mentioned might work to keep her entertained. it really helps to have ideas.. which is what I am seeking right now.
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