How the hell am I going to do this every day?

weelass24

I was up at 6am, has us all fed, showered and out of the house at 10:30am and out for a few hours.  It was also the first time I'd had them both out.  How the fvck am I going to do this every day?  I know that bath time is at night and they won't be up while I am getting everything ready. I know that I'll have a bunch of stuff done the night before and that a sleepy Oisin is about 1000 times easier to get dressed than a wide awake Oisin.  And I know that I was the same way when Oisin was a baby and I ajdusted super easily. 

Still, I am completely wiped and the thought of one more poop filled diaper with set me crazy.

 

+diana82+

::whimpers:: this post scares me.

weelass24

How active is Gavin?  Is he a runner?  That's my biggest problem with Oisin, he takes off with no notice and thinks me chasing and yelling after him is a really fun game.  If he would stay with me, I would be way less terrifed.

TheOriginalSP

The older #2 gets, the easier it is.  Promise.  It's just harder with 2 because well, it's 2 kids!!!  I used to dread the thought of leaving the house with both of the girls, now it's a walk in the park.  We go out almost every single day.  You will get into a routine and before you know it you will be a pro.

Excitedtostart

I have no real advice, but I think Vodka or Duct Tape might help. And a safety pin. McGyver always had 3 things. 

+diana82+

weelass24:

How active is Gavin?  Is he a runner?  That's my biggest problem with Oisin, he takes off with no notice and thinks me chasing and yelling after him is a really fun game.  If he would stay with me, I would be way less terrifed.

YES. And he is freaking fast. I seriously think I will be one of "those" moms with the monkey backpack soon.   

ETA: Oh and let's not forget what fantastic fun it is climb on everything in sight. And then jump off of it.   

cherokeemomma87

I was scared shiitless when I took DS and DD out for the first time by myself. I got lucky, DS doesnt mind being in the stroller (we have a double) and DD slept through the whole outing. Now I dont think twice about it, and I look forward to getting out of the house! Granted I dont live in NYC, I think that would make me a lot more nervous. 

weelass24

+diana82+:

weelass24:

How active is Gavin?  Is he a runner?  That's my biggest problem with Oisin, he takes off with no notice and thinks me chasing and yelling after him is a really fun game.  If he would stay with me, I would be way less terrifed.

YES. And he is freaking fast. I seriously think I will be one of "those" moms with the monkey backpack soon.   

ETA: Oh and let's not forget what fantastic fun it is climb on everything in sight. And then jump off of it.   

HAHAHA!!  They would get along famously.  All Oisin wants to do it run, jump and climb.  He is fast and is really a very good climber.

I have this.  It makes my life sooooo much easier.  Almost everytime we are out, someone asks me where I got it.  Also, the leash part can be unclipped and you can leave the harness on him.  I do that when we are at the park.

+diana82+

weelass24:

+diana82+:

weelass24:

How active is Gavin?  Is he a runner?  That's my biggest problem with Oisin, he takes off with no notice and thinks me chasing and yelling after him is a really fun game.  If he would stay with me, I would be way less terrifed.

YES. And he is freaking fast. I seriously think I will be one of "those" moms with the monkey backpack soon.   

ETA: Oh and let's not forget what fantastic fun it is climb on everything in sight. And then jump off of it.   

HAHAHA!!  They would get along famously.  All Oisin wants to do it run, jump and climb.  He is fast and is really a very good climber.

I have this.  It makes my life sooooo much easier.  Almost everytime we are out, someone asks me where I got it.  Also, the leash part can be unclipped and you can leave the harness on him.  I do that when we are at the park.

Yes, I do believe I will be purchasing that! 

armandos_girl

It gets easier. Or maybe you just go insane and get used to it. I'm not sure yet. So far, what I've found works best with Gabe is to keep a steady stream of conversation going to keep him focused on me. We talk about what we're about to do, how he's going to hold my hand, oh look a firetruck, anything I can think of to keep him engaged. Poor Isaac just hangs out in the carseat or the Ergo and checks things out, lol.