Jeff is mostly back to work, although he's still got a day or two off in the next few weeks. My first day back as the only adult on the scene (Jeff only worked a half day that time) was really good...and two days later it was really rough. So it's a process. Today I've been on my own with the kids all day long, and it was been great. I'm thankful for every sweet moment, and also for the grace to get through the harder times.
So yeah, it is definitely a process. I'm gradually getting back into cooking, helped by a small arsenal of meals I popped into the freezer before the baby was born. Trying to plan meals that are fairly quick to prepare helps, too. I'm amazed by how much my nesting/stocking up and menu planning have eased this aspect of our transition to a family of seven, truly.
We're still not doing school. But frankly, we'd still be on our first inter-term break at this point anyway - even without having had a baby. I had penciled in a start date as January 23rd, but I was thinking that it might be gentler to try to ease into it next week...just a little. Perhaps one subject a day? We'll see.
The kids have adjusted splendidly to having a new baby in the house. The older boys are incredible helpers, although I try not to place too much "parental" responsibility on them. Owen has been delighted with the news that he'll be sharing a bedroom with Gabe, and has seemed only pleased with the change we've made in rearranging said room. And Elise is the sweetest "little mama" you could imagine. She has even managed to pick up the wee one on her own a few times - always off of the floor and onto her lap, but it always causes my heart to leap into my throat, regardless...
So here we are. Adjusting to a new (sometimes fussy) baby. Juggling life with a toddler and a newborn. Having two in diapers (but oh - did I mention that Elise is kinda-sorta potty training? I must have gone mad. There's nothing like cozily feeding your newborn when you hear a little voice say "Poop!"). But we're finding our way. And in a lot of ways, it feels very comfortable and familiar. I am mostly even keeping up with my chores.
But we'll see how it goes when we resume our schoolwork...!
2 comments:
Sounds like a smooth transition. I don't think it's ever easy to add a new person to the mix, but it sounds you are all adapting well. I know, for us, adding #4 and #5 went more smoothly than adding #s 1, 2, and 3!
Sounds like you have things well in hand. You are quite a mama. So glad you are all doing so well. God has blessed you so wonderfully.
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