Last year, I went to Women's Conference at BYU and learned so much in the few classes that I was able to attend. There was one class in particular about motherhood and caring for young children. One of the teachers talked about "the list". As mothers and wives, we create lists of things to do, items to get, projects to finish, etc. The teacher went on to say that so often we get caught up trying to finish "the list", that we forget to just sit down and play with our children, and remember these special moments in their lives and yours.
Unfortunately, today I didn't listen to her advice, and instead worked on "the list":
Wake up; change diapers; feed toddler; feed baby; check email/blog/facebook; start on laundry; clean up breakfast; get kids ready for the day; call pharmacy; prepare talk for sacrament meeting; put baby down for a nap; start next load of laundry; make beds; clean up a gazillion toys around the house (courtesy of toddler); change diapers; make lunch; feed baby; another load of laundry; put toddler down for a nap; start cleaning bathrooms-only get through one and a half before baby is screaming; put baby down for nap #2; go back to cleaning bathrooms; more laundry; clean up lunch; de-clutter kitchen; pick up a gazillion toys (courtesy of toddler-again); shower and get ready for the day; another load of laundry; calm down toddler and baby-who both woke up and are now demanding a sippy and bottle, respectively; change diapers; pack up kids and run errands (target, pharmacy, etc.); unload groceries while kids are screaming; frantically make dinner; feed baby; change laundry; clean up dinner; vaccuum floors; put toddler and baby in bath; put toddler to bed; put baby to bed; fold laundry; empty dishwasher; take out the garbage; sweep the floors; fold more laundry; put laundry away; get ready for bed . . . ahh! FINALLY--mommy time!
Well, even though I was ultra-grouchy by 6pm, I am proud of what I was able to accomplish. I now feel like I can definitely put it away for the next couple days (besides the continuous prep for the sacrament talk) and really enjoy life with my children!
P.S. I do have a husband, he just seems to spend 25% of his time sleeping and the other 75% at the hospital or studying or fulfilling church callings or well you get the idea!
7 years ago
6 comments:
Wow!! You were busy! I know we aren't supposed to stick to lists like that...but it feels so good when you can look back and see everything you've accomplished! You are quite a woman!! I thought I was doing good by going to the grocery store and making sugar cookies in one day! You totally out did me. :)
Sounds like you are a great mommy! :) And one busy lil lady!
Ok, you put me to shame! Very impressive day. Unfortunately, I think today might be a "list" type of day for me as well. Better get at it! :)
Way to go! That truly is amazing you were able to get all that done in a day... and a shower too, I'm impressed.
Megan, you are amazing!! I'm sure you will add "Play Outside" to the list once this darn snow goes away!!!
Yeah I agree with Lauren you put us all to shame, i don't get half that much accomplished and I have one child. You should be proud of yourself your....Super MOM and simply amazing in my book. Its kinda funny though we are both speaking in sacrament this week, good luck to you. Also we are wondering if you guys are still considering Idaho? Just curious?
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