Daddy returns to work today. That means I'm home alone with the twins all day long.
I'd be lying if I didn't admit I'm nervous. I've been alone with them but only for a few hours at a time. I know I can do it - it's just the thought of trying to give them both enough attention.
And, oh yeah. Trying to comfort them when they are screaming. That's the worst. If you want to see something hysterical, come to my house and watch me try to do that.
I've become a contortionist while trying to soothe one in a bouncy chair and feeding the other.
On the bright side, I rock at the game Twister!
I return to work February 1st so I need to keep things in perspective, I guess. These are my last 4 weeks to spend time with them. Real quality time. I'm sad to think how it will be reduced to a few hours in the evenings and weekends when I go back. Ugh, that sucks.
My SIL is still planning to watch them during the day and that does bring some peace of mind with returning to work. I totally and completely trust her. Hopefully they don't scare her away because they can be a bit overwhelming when they both get in meltdown mode. She's coming to spend a 1/2 day with us on Tuesday to see our schedule and routine.
4 comments:
I'll bet you can do so many things at the same time now! I find that even with just one baby, let alone two like you! That's so nice that your SIL is going to watch the twins. That would definitely make me feel better, too. We probably won't have a family member watching Zoe when I go back to work in the fall, but I wish we would.
Oh, I totally understand! Today was my first official day back, and it was so much more peaceful and easy for me knowing that my hubby was going to be with them all day! The juggling act is fun to watch at our house too. I hope you had a great day!
That's awesome about your Sister in law. I couldn't find any family member to watch mine. Well my mom did it for 2 months, or was it one month? can't rememver. But back to sleep thing, the dr. told us that too, get them drowsy, but as soon as I lay them down they start to cry so that never worked for us, but Now I should have just let them cry. Last night Preston woke up crying again, but I can't remember how long b/c I was on benedryl and I think I fell back asleep!! LOL!! It was around 2:45. I think I will do that tonight too! LOL!
So- how'd your day alone go?
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