More Musings on Life as a Mother of Two

What, oh what, will I do when my parents go home next week?!? All I have time to do is feed Jacob, change his poopy pants, feed him again, change my clothes when his diaper leaks and he pees all over me, get him down for a nap, take a quick shower, and then feed him again!! As far as playing with Jordan, sometimes I feel like "Who's Jordan?" Not that she wants anything to do with me anyway with her Nana being here. Only Nana can read her naptime/bedtime books, tuck her in, snuggle her, and wipe her butt. Jordan gets sick of me asking her if I can do stuff, and she tries to clarify the situation by proclaiming "I want Nana all the time." I'm sure I'll figure it out when they leave. I did win over Jordan (briefly) last night when we both wore our matching owl PJs. She liked that, and was Mama's baby for 10 minutes or so in the rocking chair. It was nice :-)

Jacob is doing well; he's 3 weeks old today! He's my little eating machine, but I'm glad he's finally putting on good weight and chubbin' up. I'm having the same milk supply issues I had with Jordan, but much worse. We had been going to the pediatrician pretty regularly for weigh-ins, and at one point he'd only gained an ounce in a whole week! So the doctor said FEED THAT KID (formula). Jacob is much happier now that his Mama has stopped starving him.... But it is a bummer not to be able to just rely on breastfeeding :-(

I have been able to do some of my normal activities (only because my parents are here to help with everything else). I've been cooking most of the dinners this past week, I've run a few errands, and Mom and I finished most of our Christmas shopping for the kids yesterday. But the picture taking has slacked off and I haven't been keeping up with the blog, emails, or phone calls. All in good time...

They're only babies once and it's sinking in that this is my last show. So despite the sleepless nights, dusty house, and unopened mail, I am enjoying these precious weeks. Really, how could I not?