Last weekend we decided to go to the circus for the first time. We chose the 11:30 show even though naptime is at 12 :30 in our house. "It'll be fine," I thought, "the circus will keep them happy." Well turns out my kids want their nap when they want it no matter what they are watching or where they are. The 11:30-12:30 hour was fine. They watched the pre-show, ate cotton candy, and enjoyed the circus performers but then after intermission, when the cotton candy was gone, and the tigers' cage was empty, they made it known that it was time to go. So off we went and away they drifted to sleep on the car ride home. At least I learned my lesson, never attempt to schedule anything during naptime.
All ready to go
Isla playing dress-up during the pre-show
Leo in awe of all that what happening around him
And during weekdays between the time we drop Isla off at school and lunch/nap time Leo and I get to enjoy each other's company. We read books, play toys, play silly lap games, and just have fun but sometimes Mommy needs to accomplish some things around the house...like laundry, dishes, vacuming, checking email, etc. Well this is VERY hard to do with a baby going through separation anxiety. He needs to be by my side constantly, which I love but sometimes just need a break. In order to jump on the computer he needs to be on the countertop next to me. He proceeds to clear out jars of pens, scissors, batteries and other treasures while I type away. Yesterday he found an old (and still positive) pregnancy test.I was making myself a blanket the other morning and had it perfectly laid out, ready to go when after naptime Leo came charging in, grabbing it immediately, and started playing peek-a-boo.
My point is, our days aren't always pefect in every way, it's pretty impossible to get anything done around the house, and I loose my patience occasionally, but I can't complain because I get to stay home with these two (and a half) and I wouldn't want it any other way. The in-between times may get stressful but it's the rest of the time that I love and cherish.
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