My amazing sister, Jenn, is psychic. A few days ago, I called her needing to vent about my "horrible, no good, very bad day", and she sent me an article about motherhood and how you shouldn't 'carpe diem'. Literally the next day, I saw the article all over Facebook. How did she know? She's a genius. Anyway, this week has been a little tough, as Claire is transitioning from 2 naps to 1. When the aforementioned Jenn told me how wonderful the 2 nap stage is (about 6 months ago), I agreed with her, but totally took it for granted until the past month or so. It's a wonderful time, really. You have morning/pajama time, then they take a nap and you get to shower/read scriptures/get ready for the day. Then, you're ready for the day, you get to do more fun activities, and you still get another break in the later afternoon. Since Claire is a great sleeper and had been on an awesome schedule, the 2 naps really was great. Yet, change is inevitable. And babies are unpredictable, and I'm learning that babies aren't always clockwork, and that motherhood isn't always "2 nap easy". Needless to say, it's been a bit of a battle this week, which I really don't enjoy. I've always considered myself a laid-back, non-dramatic person, but motherhood changes some of us, and sometimes it can get to you. Thus the article about how motherhood isn't always perfect, and most people don't "enjoy every second", because, let's face it, not every second is fun. We love being moms, and we love parenting, and the overall picture, but there are, let's just say, "days". You know what I mean.
So, now that we've done a few "1 nap" days (which are actually growing on me), I'm wondering when you take/took a shower. I've tried a couple of things, but I'd love ideas on what you do/did in order to get that precious time. Or should I lower expectations and be grateful for a shower every couple of days? I'd love your advice/thoughts/expertise. I put a poll on my blog as well, which I'd love for you to take part in, but I'm not sure that it will show up in googlereader. Thanks!
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I actually love no naps because then you are free all day to go out and do stuff. But I do miss the break sometimes. I put on a cartoon for Jessie when I shower. When she was littler, I'd just babyproof and let her crawl. I've never felt unsafe showering while she's around.
Annie just officially switched to 1 nap, and you are right, 2 naps were awesome! haha I shower when she is napping, which means it isn't til 1pm, but unfortunately, I don't trust Annie being alone while I am in the shower.
Jett usually only takes 1 nap and sometimes none! Lately I have just been letting him take showers with me since he loves it. Its a lot more work so when I want some time to myself I'll let him sit in his high chair and watch baby einstein. I definitely don't trust my little mischievous toddler by himself!
Cal has never taken naps. I know, everyone always freaks out when I say that, but it's true. He has NEVER been a napper. NEVER EVER. (But he does sleep 13-14 hours a night!)
Lately, when I need to take a shower (like after the gym at noon, when Daddy's not home), I'll put him on my bed with netflix on my iPhone and just go for it, supermarket sweep style. 2 minutes and out! "What's happening?? Are you still alive?!?!"
It's crazy, but it works for us. Also, I LOVED that blog article, too.
love the comments, ladies! Thank you!
I loved that article too, and read it in a week of "transition" (though I'm praying it's just actually a "phase")! I'm sure I've told you before, but I just let Holland roam. There are times I come out and she's pulled all of the wipes out of the box, or found the computer mouse, or dumped out all of Ashton's nightstand drawer, but overall, it's not bad. The 1-down-to-2 nap transition was rough, but now it's nice to have the whole morning free! Motherhood seems to ALWAYS be a transition! Just when you think you've got a good routine down... she's on to something else!!
I put Luke in his crib while I shower, and give him a basket of toys that he only gets to play with when he has awake crib time. He's sometimes screaming by the time I get out, but hey, at least I know he's not crawling around somewhere dangerous.
Brody showers with me 90 percent of the time. If he's up and he hears the water turn on, he has to be in there! He loves to move all the bottles around and plug up the drain and play in the water. I'm trying to get myself to wake up before him and exercise and shower, but it's rough waking up so early! I used to never want him to watch tv, but now I can't wait for him to sit and watch a show so I can shower alone!
Loved this article! Motherhood is constant adatpation and dry shampoo is amazing! When I do eventually shower I set Reese in the bathroom with some toys so that I can watch her. Jake is my little informant so he lets me know if Max is getting into trouble, but 90% of the time they are good and just play.
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