6:45 am
Oh my goodness, seriously? Do I hear him chattering to himself already? I feel like I just went to bed! Max has always been an early riser but I have never gotten used to it. This is actually a late wake up for him. I believe he would sleep later but with both Papa Rob and myself having to get up early for work, Max inevitably hears us (our house is small). We wait as long as we can to get him and often I will bring him back into bed with me for some cuddles.
.
Max: Ah, good morning crib buddies! Can you believe we all just slept for 11 hours. Yeah, I know that the sun hasn’t risen yet, but I am so excited to be awake! I already have so much on my mind to talk about: Bananas! Pacifier! Books! Dada, DADA!! I have so much energy right now that I want to roll around and shout!
7:00 am
Papa Rob has left for work, so I go in to get Max. I try to bring him back into bed with me but he thinks its wrestle mania time. He bounces all over.
Max: Yes! Is that Mama I hear? I'm so hungry! And after a long night, I am so happy for my milk! Wait, why aren’t we cuddling anymore? I don’t want a fresh diaper! AHHH! Oh, it’s over already? Great. Bring on the food!
7:15 a.m.
I prepare breakfast for Max. Normally I would eat with him or at least drink coffee...but I know in a bit we are meeting my parents at Tim Hortons so I hold off. Max usually eats a big breakfast...while also still flinging foods off his high chair if they displease him.
Max: WHERE IS MY MILK??? At least mommy brought me the yogurt bites I like. Oh, you know what would be fun?! I think this cereal bar should be a hat (rubs it all over his head). Mom!! Wahhhh!! I was so excited about that new hat! How dare you take that away from me, wahhhhhhh!! Oh yeah, I still haven't eaten my nana (banana). I guess I’m not that sad. I wonder if this banana can fly? Whoa, why aren’t I in my high chair anymore? Time to play!!!
7:40a.m.
After cleaning up the kitchen, we play in the family room together. Lately, Max has been into pushing buttons of all kinds and using his walker. He's right on the verge of walking so he drags the walker all over. I also spend a great deal of time shoo-ing him away from the DVD player and TV.
Max: What? Why can't I press these buttons? They are my favorite! I'm sure daddy won't mind. Wait, my walker is stuck - it makes me so mad!!! Alright, mommy gave me my pacifier so I promise to chill out a bit. Oh my tummy feels funny. "Poop!" Yep, I just pooped in my diaper. Ha! Joke’s on you. Oh wait? We have to go change it? Ugh.
8:00 a.m.
We head upstairs and I change Max's diaper and change him. We also go to our bedroom and I make the bed, get dressed, and fix my hair. All the while, Max is at my heels. He walks around the bed, crawls into the closet with me and crawls into the bathroom while I straighten my bangs. He is not too pleased that I'm not holding him.
Max: Why won't mommy hold me every second that she's home??? Oh I found another pacifier on the floor? Pacifiers are my favorite. I like these bathroom cabinets too. Let me just haul out all of mommy's things...curling iron, brush, and even mouthwash!
8:15am
Drive to Tim Horton's. We are meeting my parents for a quick breakfast before they hit the road to Dayton. Max is pretty content once he settles into the car seat. I like looking into the mirror and seeing his face.
Max: I'm tolerating this car seat but only because I have my pacifier! Oh....my grandparents!! Yay!! Oh, they want me to sit in this high chair? No thanks. Not interested. I like donut holes! This must be a special occasion...I don't normally get these.
9:00 am
Drive home and play for just a bit. Attempt to get Max settled in for his morning nap. After he goes down - I sort some laundry, check email, text with work friends, and pack our lunches for a play date with a friend. I expect this nap to be a little shorter, but I end up waking Max at 10:40.
Max: Exhaustion...zzz
10:40 am
I hustle around getting the diaper bag ready. I also remember to grab my purse, Max's shoes, my water bottle, and our lunches. I have already map quested directions to the park and it's only two and half miles away. Awesome. We roll up and I'm amazed at how cool the park is (how did I not know about this?). We spot my friend Liz and her daughter Brianna right away. We chat for a second and the kids are off! It's a little more difficult with Max because he's a bit clingy and not walking yet. But, he eventually warms up and explores all the slides, musical instruments, swings, and walkways. It's so great catching up with Liz and I contemplate for a hot second about being a stay at home mom! ha! We have lunch...which goes well for the first twenty minutes but since we don't have high chair and I forgot the stroller, I'm holding Max on my lap. He finished the PB&J sandwich, cheese, and a tiny bit of banana so I'm not pushing it. We play for a bit longer before heading home.
Max: Hooray for the park! I can crawl wild and free! Wait- why is mommy talking to her friend? Doesn't she know all her attention needs to be on me??? Jokes on you lady - I'm going to demand to be picked up. Up, Up, Up I say! Oh I see some steps to climb over there. Put me down. Pick me up. Let's go swing!
12:45pm
We leave the park and head home. It isn't quite time for Max's second afternoon nap, so we play outside in our backyard for about another twenty minutes. I bring out the slide and also decide to try and water the flowers (it's a super hot day and they seem to be wilty). Once we are done playing - we come inside and I decide to give Max a bath. He's knees are practically black from the park and he's super sweaty. He does great in the bath and settles right in for his second nap.
Max: I love playing in the backyard! My slide is my favorite. Why doesn't mommy get out the water table? Hmm...what is she doing over there? Why won't she let me pull off the leaves on this plant (zuchinni)? I want.those.leaves.now!! Yawn. I don't want to go inside yet. Yawn. Why am I in the tub? Is it bedtime? Zzzz...zzzz...
1:15-3ish
I give myself time to shower, and change clothes (it was so hot out earlier...) and then it's time to power clean up from the disaster that was morning play time and the toy hurricane that blew through our family room. Next, I decide to catch up on some Netflix while Max is sleeping. My new favorite is House of Cards. I settle into the couch with I-Pad in hand and monitor close by.
Max: Sleep....dreams of being outside.
3:10pm
I hear the little man stirring and wait until he settles before getting him out of bed. Change diaper and outfit (since the one pre-bath was super dirty). We sit down for post-nap snack.
Max: Ugh, I love my crib. I’m awake, but wish I was still sleeping. That mommy better not rip me out of the crib before I’m ready. Uh oh, here she comes. (Crawl around crib in circles). Ok lady, here I am. Let’s get this diaper change over with quick. Oh, time for more food. Cool.
3:45-5:45pm
Rob's home! How the heck do stay at home parents do this every day? My house is a disaster. The high chair tray needs cleaned and Max just wants to go outside again. I pass Max off to Rob while I go to the bathroom (by myself...a real treat!) While they play outside - I start dinner. Tonight it's meatball subs and broccoli (plus the rest of the banana for Max). They come in during dinner prep because it's so hot and Max needs a diaper change. By the time they are finished - dinner is done. Max gobbles up the meatballs and broccoli. He has a couple pieces of banana and some applesauce too. I have to leave - I'm picking up a friend and going to a presentation by Joel Sartore (an animal photographer).
Max: Daddy's home!!!!!! He's my favorite (after mommy ;) He loves to play with me. Swing me higher! Grab my toes!! I love being outside! We're going inside?? Not happy about it. But, I do love broccoli. And I love dropping food off my high chair. Fetch this! Now get my sippy cup! And my fork! This is so fun!
7:00pm
Rob bathes Max and goes through the rest of the routine. He says Max goes down without a peep. Nice work.
Max: Why am I in the bath again? At least all my tub friends are here. And, I don't have to get my hair washed tonight. Daddy is silly - why is he talking in a funny fish voice? PJ time! Night Night!
9:00pm
Rob heads to bed. I arrive home shortly after. I check on Max, work on the computer, and head to bed about 11:00 pm.
Max: zzz...zzzz..zzz
xoxo
No comments:
Post a Comment