And just about everything has changed. Aiden has proven how stubborn and determined he is by arriving 6 weeks early. When I wanted everything to fast forward, that is SO not what I meant.Luckily, he is getting bigger everyday and I couldn't be happier with his progress. He came two weeks before my maternity leave was scheduled to start, so that changed most of my plans.
My maternity leave was supposed to give me four weeks with just Christopher at home. I was going to get him on a regular, consistent schedule, and I was going to complete all of my coursework. Well, surprise, I got no time off of work before Aiden was born. (I literally left KFC to go to the hospital) Where does that leave me? With Christopher on a somewhat regular schedule. His night routine is solid, but his naps vary a bit. And a huge pile of schoolwork that now has to be completed between taking care of a toddler and newborn. I'm getting by better than I expected, but I'm pretty stressed out.
The house is another major stresser. We had only moved in a week when Aiden was born, so we have a few boxes left to unpack. Not to mention, I don't have a dishwasher, my washing machine is getting fixed sometime this weekend, and for the first two weeks after Aiden I couldn't do anything because of the C-Section.
One thing that's helped is that (almost) everyday I have gotten ready as soon as I wake up for the day. I put on normal clothes, a little bit of makeup, and at least throw my hair in a ponytail. I guess it just helps me feel a bit more normal, like I'm ready to do whatever I have to do. I've also been trying to let myself relax a little bit. Brad has helped a LOT with that. I tend to focus on the fifty million things that I need to do, and I never take the time to slow down and enjoy what I'm doing. Brad always reminds me that people who come over won't judge that our house isn't perfect yet, so I need to sit down and just chill. (usually by watching Crime Boys LOL)
Anyways, I just figured I should post, I mean, Aiden's nearly a month old. Holy Moly, I can't believe he's getting so old! :) I'll try to keep this more up to date, but like I said, I'm a bit busy. :)
