The 9am Thoughts of a Housewife

Being a Mom is a crazy good time. Is it rewarding? Yes! Is it what I'm used to? No. Do I love it nonetheless? Absolutely. I love that instead of money I am rewarded by slobbery kisses. Except for last night..... that kiss involved a bite that left my lip bleeding and when I yelled "ouch!" he looked behind him like I must have been talking to someone else! So then of course I started laughing.....silly baby.

 

Being a Mom also makes you think crazy things. It's like my brain is on overdrive ALL...THE...TIME. Here's just a few thoughts from this lovely morning:

 

1) Where's the caffeine??? This is the first thought that pops in my head at around 6'ish in the morning when Josh's alarm goes off and I am instantly engaged in going over "the list" for today. Yes, it's an actual list. It started off as a list in my head but then I realized I am no longer capable of remembering things with all the sleep deprivation that has gone on this past year so it is now a list I keep on my iPhone.

 

2) How fast can I get ready before the little songbird in the room across the hall starts squawking instead of singing? Well, that depends on if I actually plan on leaving the house today. If the answer is yes, then I usually  jump out of bed and let the race-pit style of hair and makeup begin. If no, then out come the yoga pants and not so lovely headband or ponytail....sometimes both.

 

3) Will he be poopy? Oh gosh, I hope not. Changing Austin's poopy diapers is seriously a chore and not because it is disgusting, but because it is such a struggle! He can't sit still! I try so hard not to get poop on the carpet (we can't use the changing table anymore because it is too dangerous) and of course I try not to get it all over myself. And then there's the baby powder. We usually end up inhaling more than we use. If only I had 1/10th of his energy!

 

4) Are all the electrical cords hidden, stairs blocked off, bathroom doors closed, remotes put up high, and wicker baskets covered with blankets? If not, all chaos ensues. Then again, he usually ends up finding them and getting past my "parental control" anyway so I don't know why I bother. For example, As I was cleaning up his breakfast mess, he found his way past my makeshift baby-gate and found his way up the stairs!

 

5) Should we go for a morning walk? Since we took a step outside and were almost knocked over by the wind, I decided against that one. Walking should be enjoyed, not endured.

 

6) Is it nap time yet? This one needs no explanation.

 

7) What should I do first when it IS nap time? This one's a little more difficult. Should I go over the list again and start working? Or should I enjoy my 2 hours of bliss and catch up on social networking while I watch my favorite morning show? Can you guess which one I chose today? I promise my house was clean just one hour ago!

MMmmm Keith Urban...

8) Exercise.... to be or not to be, that is the question. Tuesday nights I try and go to spin class but I have been skipping it all month because it is hard to leave when Josh gets home since we get such limited time together. I could always do insanity, but today that just sounds too insane. Biking sounds good, and later sounds even better ;).

 

9) Should I eat breakfast? The answer to that usually depends on the scale. This morning it read that I gained 2 pounds since yesterday... so I guess that answer is a big fat NO :(. 2 pounds in one day you ask? Yes, I promise it is possible. Eating is an art and I am the Master! Yet another reason to go to spin class tonight.

 

10) Why did I buy the generic tampons? These things suck! Since I quit my job, name brand is a luxury. However, there are some things you just don't skimp on and I knew the second I bought them I was going to regret it.... and I do :(.

 

11) Speaking of tampons, why did Aunt Flow show up when I am still breastfeeding? Not cool Mother Nature! I knew it was inevitable, but the past 17 months of not dealing with periods has been pure bliss and I was secretly hoping it would last forever!

 

12) Will I be strong enough today to stick to a healthy diet? Lately, I have been a total weakling and it doesn't help that we have a cupboard stocked full of Easter candy! I told myself yesterday that I should just eat it all and then it will be gone and I won't have to worry about it anymore lol! Now is the 2 pounds in one day making more sense? I have been struggling with the afternoon munchies and it is so not cool. Is it boredom? Is it the sudden energy crash that comes with the warmth of the afternoon sun? All I know is it needs to stop!

This made me laugh, it's so me!

13) What should I make for dinner tonight? I started off my stay at home Mommy career with meal plans and grocery lists which quickly dissipated because we never followed it anyway. Sometimes Josh gets off work by 4:30pm, other times it's not until 7:30pm. He never knows and he can never give me an accurate time frame to plan on. That makes planning meals difficult because I never know when to start the cooking process!

 

14) Should I clean something or is my house "clean enough?" That depends on who is spending the weekend with us (because there is ALWAYS someone) and is anyone coming over to visit? Two days ago I was doing stomach exercises and while I was planking I noticed my stomach was covered in Cheerio debris that must have come from the carpet! That was my cue to vacuum.

 

15) Should I return some phone calls or use that precious time to get stuff done? This is always a tough one because I want to stay in touch with friends and family, but his naps only last so long....

 

Speaking of naps only lasting so long, today it has been about 45 minutes since I put him down and he is now screaming. It looks like blogging is the only thing I am going to get done this morning. Thank goodness he takes two naps!