Paul has, unfortunately, gone back to work. I didn't realize how nervous I was about taking care of both kids without him until I completely fell apart the day before he went back. My first morning alone was a bit chaotic as well but I was surprised at how quickly we fell into a rhythm. The hardest part for me so far is telling Liam that I can't hold him or help him with something because I am holding Brygit. As a matter of fact, yesterday morning I found myself walking down the stairs with Liam on my right hip and Brygit in my left arm while nursing. Talk about multi-tasking. He is getting pretty good at understanding that I only have two hands and Brygit is getting pretty good at laying down while watching Liam and I play or napping in my Moby Wrap while I push him on the swings. I am trying to make the most of my time with each of them. The biggest hurdle at this point in time would probably have to be Liam's mood in the evenings. We have cut his nap out because he was sleeping all afternoon and staying up all night. He does really well without one until somewhere between 3 and 5pm. Then he's a whiny mess and my patience gets a good work out until bedtime. Here is what we have been doing.
Playing with my phone and lounging,
reading the Bible (Liam's new favorite thing),
napping (only Brygit, of course),
playing Red Light, Green Light outside,
lots of swinging,
and even more cuddle time.
I also ventured out to the mall with both kids for story time at the book store and I managed quite well if I may say so. It took me about an hour to load and unload all of my unnecessary gear and gigantic stroller but we made it in and out with minimal fuss. I'm feeling more and more confident (and exhausted) each day.
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