Working a full-time job (professor) and an all-the-time job (MoM - mama of multiples) has turned out to be both exhilarating and difficult, which is why I have been away for so long. Here are a few examples:
Joy: About 6 weeks ago, the boys started sleeping for much longer stretches during the day and at night, often, at least partially, at the same time! This means more time to get stuff done (like catch up on all the tv shows we have missed) and more sleep!
Challenge: This turned out to be a temporary arrangement. We are discovering that as soon as we think we have figured this whole mom thing out, the boys switch it up on us. Frankly, I think they are toying with us. I am fairly certain they are in cahoots to see if we will crack under their ever-changing demands.
Joy: They notice when I am gone and welcome my return with much excitement and adulation. I feel like I have the two cutest groupies every time I walk through the door.
Challenge: They notice when The Saint is gone, and this can cause much grief and sorrow on some days. These are the days when they look upon me with their own version of contempt and disgust, mixed with a tinge of bitter disappointment that they are stuck with me for the day. I wasn't expecting this until they hit 12 or 13; it can be very unnerving when a 4-month old feels that you are beneath him.
Joy: They slowly started on solids!
Challenge: Those solids eventually work their way back out - YUCK!
Joy: They are making the transition to their own room.
Challenge: This is just the first of many steps they will take AWAY from us. I know that is what all children must do but it doesn't make it any less painful.
- The 2nd Mommy
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