I subscribe to the second theory. Unfortunately, yesterday more resembled the first. We were on our own for many hours. Based on Monday, I thought I could handle it. However, each day brings new and different challenges.
Yesterday, it was a perfect storm - here are all the things I shouldn't have done:
1) tried to give both kids baths - it messed up the entire schedule for the day. Their feedings became an hour a part. Did I mention they are on a two hour feeding schedule. For those of you who are as bad at math as me....that means no time to do anything.
2) Allowed them to stay awake between feedings. I was so busy, I forgot to insist that they go down for naps. Each of them had a 4 hour waking period - this is bad for many reasons - first they are very cranky - second, they don't eat well.
3) The formula thing hit the fan. The noises that were coming out of these two were horrendous. They were farting and screaming their heads off. A friend dropped off a different brand formula. We tried that. It seems to lessen the screaming, but not the gas. I also did the math. If we have to switch to liquid formula, we'll be broke and I'll be back at work in a few weeks just to support their eating.
4) Still trying to make cookies. It's the one thing I want to do for me. I'm trying to squeeze it in between feedings. Now I've realized making cookies in steps is a bad idea. I've eaten all the cookies in the four days it's taken me to make the icing. Now I need to remake all of the cookies. I think I'll freeze them this time to prevent me from eating them. Yeah, like that's going to work.
Today's goal - keep it simple, make sure everyone is sleeping, staying closer to schedule and praying that David gets home soon.
Both kids did play at the gym - that's more than I did!
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