tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post1839137693091235613..comments2023-07-18T07:47:44.163-07:00Comments on Emersyn and Everett, Our Biggest Little Blessings!: Finding TimePattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17971012085038794640noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-86780420552761000122009-11-07T19:15:25.848-08:002009-11-07T19:15:25.848-08:00Patti- I totally feel you! In some ways it has go...Patti- I totally feel you! In some ways it has gotten easier as Jameson has gotten older (I think the 12-17m) was more difficult for me, because he got really active but still didn't want to entertain himself much. I take a few minutes and try to get something done (like unpack the dishwasher, but I know I won't be able to clean the whole kitchen until he sleeps). If I am having a day where I need to let the housecleaning go to revive myself mentally, then I do that and don't feel guilty. I am bad at exercise, but I always feel better when I get it done. I love yoga because it helps me center. A great workout is the "30 Day Shred" by Jillian Michaels, its 20 minutes so I actually feel like I can accomplish it quickly, but yeah its kicks my booooo-tay.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756488774000631366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-73371535491545231242009-11-07T15:33:25.072-08:002009-11-07T15:33:25.072-08:00Well, I think you are one incredible mama!
My a...Well, I think you are one incredible mama! <br /><br />My advice would have to do with priorities. Literally writing down the order of your priorities... that way when you have to make a quick decision as to do this or that... you'll know what saying "yes" to means saying "no" to something else.<br /><br />Another thing that helps me is in the evening determine what are the three things I would like to accomplish tomorrow. Make them attainable... and get at them as soon as possible. You can check it off the list... but leave the list out where you can see it so you remember... "Hey, I accomplished these three things today!" (I can't tell you how many times I have forgotten what I actually accomplished during the day... and ended up thinking I wasted the day away... when I really didn't.)<br /><br />Much love to you!sister sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825231117150295794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-71339171870465185362009-11-07T13:49:24.819-08:002009-11-07T13:49:24.819-08:00So true. My kids are grown and I did have more tim...So true. My kids are grown and I did have more time on my hands. Now i daycare for my 15 month old granddaughter. Boy have things changed for me!!juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14388123506344472960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-46797152127770038682009-11-07T11:39:52.140-08:002009-11-07T11:39:52.140-08:00I don't think I can talk: I am way overbooked ...I don't think I can talk: I am way overbooked and am getting things done only out of necessity. :) However, regarding exercise: invest in a jogging stroller. (I am sure you could find one cheap on craigslist, and it doesn't have to be a fancy one at all) Start getting in the habit of going on walks with the stroller and Emersyn, and every 8 minutes or so - jog for 30 seconds. That's it. The hardest part is getting started, but you can do it! Just make sure the stroller has a rain/wind cover (again, not expensive). I bundle Ellie up, put her in the stroller with the cover, and she is completely protected from the elements. It may stink for me, but she loves it and laughs at the rain drops hitting the cover. For me - I just know I am getting the exercise in, I am water proof, and I can warm up with a nice cup of coffee when I get home. :) There you go, there's my two cents. :) (BTW - I am really passionate about this, so if you ever want to talk, I'd love it. Otherwise, I won't offer advice again!). :)girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378785038793942135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-27427626439579513722009-11-07T11:04:40.704-08:002009-11-07T11:04:40.704-08:00Hey I'm home all the time and I still find exc...Hey I'm home all the time and I still find excuses not to do things. Exercising is the worst! I really want Wii Fit Plus but not sure we can get it. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-54243366211939047022009-11-07T09:49:17.686-08:002009-11-07T09:49:17.686-08:00My daughter is a little younger than yours (she...My daughter is a little younger than yours (she's 9 months) and I deal with the same thing. I have started a baby Bootcamp exercise class, which is nic because I can take her with me. I do okay staying on top of the laundry, but I do have a heap of it to work on this weekend. I was getting most of my reading done while I was nursing, but my daughter now thinks she needs my undivided attention during that time ;-D. <br /><br /><br />I don't think I'm in a place to give great advice, but some things that have worked for me are:<br />- Make the most of nap and bedtimes. For example, going to bed earlier and reading for a while is a great way to relax.<br />- Look at what you have to do and decide what you can do while your daughter is awake. For example, I can usually fold laundry, do dishes, and pick up a bit while my daughter is awake, so I try to do that then and save other things I can't really do with her around, like vacuuming, for when she is asleep.<br />- Give yourself a break! People really do understand that your life is different now with a small child. You don't have to have a squeaky clean house...no one will judge you!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428740848609721894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591308797413006520.post-41049562149004454492009-11-07T09:45:44.809-08:002009-11-07T09:45:44.809-08:00Boy, you sure hit the nail on the head. Yesterday ...Boy, you sure hit the nail on the head. Yesterday I folded a months worth of laundry that I'd conveniently not had time for. Ha!LeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360378882035668129noreply@blogger.com