Survival Mode

In the video game of life, that's the stage we are in now. I've been meaning to write this blog forever but didn't know quite how to put it into words so I'm just going to go with the flow.

Ari is sleeping better which is making all our lives better. Is it perfect? No, but infinitely better than a month ago. I'm still tired. Most days, I hang out in my pjs although I have managed to shower every single day since she's been born. It's a thing of mine so go me! She's nursing so much better, she's gaining weight, we aren't supplementing anymore but she will take a bottle so again, go me!

The girls still love her. Avi is really into "her" baby. Any time I'm not nursing, she wants to be in her face. It's cute and annoying at the same time. For now, I'm choosing to feel happy that she's doing well with her. From past experience, it takes until the baby gets in your stuff for the dislike to seep in.

Number one reason we are surviving? BABY WEARING. I swear I never saw myself as a mom who would do it. Like just put the baby down, they'll be fine! I somehow managed it with 2. Nevertheless, she's my last kid (most likely, probably, maybe, that's another blog for another day) and I want to enjoy her being this small because it goes by stupid fast. It's all well and good to say "Put her down to do the laundry/dishes/etc." but what if she's hungry? I have to get stuff done and she eats every 2-3 hours so it doesn't leave much time to do chores or be present with the older 2 girls. Best and favorite part? I can nurse while baby wearing. Yes, I can be feeding a baby and making dinner/doing laundry/ changing a diaper. What's your superpower?! I am such a novice on wraps and carries but what I do know and what I have work for me and have literally saved my life. Anyway, I definitely recommend it if you're on the fence. There is probably a group wherever you live that can get you hooked on one. Ours has a lending library which is great for trying out new wraps and they can teach you certain carries, too.

Having Breakfast, Watching for Bri's bus, feeding baby.
This is a Moby

Getting Avi's pajamas ready. Oh and nursing. Can't even tell.
This is my Ergo Original Carrier.

Cooking dinner. Selfie time! No nursing in this one.
This is a Little Frog woven wrap. I'm not very good at
wrapping with this but I keep trying.
Remember how I said it was goes by stupid fast? Yeah, next Saturday we will have a 3 year old. I can hardly believe it. We are also doing the 3 day potty training for her that weekend. Too cruel to do it on her birthday weekend? Nah, she's overdue. Adam and I are so over changing diapers with someone who can have an intelligent conversation with you, lol. We would take some prayers, good vibes that she gets it though. She's a stubborn one. No idea where she gets it from...

Don't let the smile fool ya... she'll give you a run for your money :)

Bri is still her crazy self. I'm taking her to see the new Jungle Book tomorrow. It'll be nice to have some one on one with her. She said she didn't want to hurt my feelings but that she didn't want Ari to come because she didn't want her to cry. I get it, kid. I don't want to be that person in the theater either, lol. She continues to make us laugh and is stretching her big sis muscles like a champ. She's got Avi dressed the other day and is so helpful when I need her to get something for me or do something to help us all out. 

Crazy, crazy taco. Crazy Bri.
Oh and can't forget this cutie. Love her.
When you spit up and all the onesies are dirty...

Fussy baby gave in...
I think that's everything. Thanks for reading!

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  1. Considering RebekkahApril 15, 2016 at 10:42 PM

    I love this!!! Moms can be super heroes too!!! Thank you for sharing...

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