Making a list and checking it twice- November 30, 2010
I’m not a “Type A”. I don’t make lists. I never get thank you notes out on time. I write things on the calendar simply so I don’t forget, but overall I’m more of the fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type. I’m responsible, just not super organized.
Charlotte is 4 weeks old today. We’re getting into a routine with feedings, diaper changes, walks, and baths. I’ve “slept when the baby sleeps” and all that jazz. But, I have more energy and now I want to get things done as the holidays approach.
However, I’ve learned that everything takes longer with a baby. Everything. Going somewhere requires more time, more planning, and more stuff. Watching a show on the DVR takes longer than the actual show, even if you can fast-forward through the commercials because we have to stop for impromptu “baby duty.”
With things taking longer, I need to get organized. I want to make the most of my time on maternity leave before going back to work. It’s already gone by SO FAST! So, I’m making a list and posting it on the Internet to hold myself accountable.
These are things I need to get done…
- Organize clothes in my upstairs and downstairs closets.
- Finish thank-you notes. See, I told you.
- Make the “family calendar” for Christmas. I make a calendar for my extended family with birthdays, anniversaries, and everyone’s picture. It is an ordeal to get it done every year.
- Christmas shop and wrap. Go shopping? Oh, okay. Twist my arm!
- Blog, blog, blog! I truly love doing this. I gotta change my layout and transition from pregnancy blog to baby blog. Dare I switch to WordPress? Hmm…I dunno. I got a lot on my plate so I may stick with the simplicity of Blogger for now.
- Birth announcements and Christmas cards. Hello Post Office, we’ll be seeing a lot of each other this holiday season.
- Hang out with my other new mom friends. Charlotte has a lot of other babies to meet who were all born within a few weeks/months of her. We’ve already made lunch dates!
- Be with Charlotte. She is first. As much as I want pristine closets and cute birth announcements, I’m NOT gonna miss a moment of watching my newborn baby grow. I only get this time with her once.
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happy 1/12th birthday little one!
I love number 8 on your list. Spending time with my toddler definitely comes before dishes or mopping. He won't always want to sing and play with me, but the chores will always still be there.
She is so gorgeous!
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas in advance
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