So, life with two isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Generally, I don't get out as much, but I have still managed to get most of my errands done. Unfortunately, I don't always get everything I want done in a day. And certainly, my appearance has gone a bit downhill since the new baby has arrived. But all of these things were expected.I think that is in part the difference. I don't have high expectations of myself of what I might accomplish in a day. If I get the kids fed and ESK outside, occupied and safe, I consider the day a success. Of course, having the experience helps. I find baby A's cries don't get under my skin as much as with ESK. I'm calmer in general, and I'm sure baby AMK picks up on that vibe. So far, AMK has been a pretty chill baby. Whew! It also helps that ESK seems to be growing up a bit and understands more and more of what I'm trying to say. Double whew!
Not to say that it's all been smooth sailing. I'm sleep-deprived of course. And sometimes that puts me in a pretty crabby mood. It also means that I'm incredibly forgetful. Sigh. Must remember to keep my expectations low...
Growing Up
My ESK is growing up so fast... These days she answers our questions with a very decisive, "Yes" or "No". Sometimes she asks for things in full sentences, i.e. "Can you open the window please?" or "Is it ready yet?" She's fearless at the neighborhood playground and makes friends easily. She can put on her shoes by herself and prefers skirts to pants now. Yesterday, she made a phone out of PlayDough and pretended to have a conversation on it.
I was worried about ESK when the new baby arrived. In fact, I had a good cry about it the first night back from the hospital. She seemed to really be acting out and I felt so bad for her. All of a sudden, she was being neglected in little ways... It didn't help that she had a fever which we didn't detect for a half day. Poor thing.
But I find (as many other mom's with multiples have probably found) that ESK still gets the bulk of my attention and energy. At any given moment, I'm chasing ESK around, catering to her needs, or disciplining her. If anything it's little AMK I should feel sorry for...
