I've been feeling overwhelmed by the working mom thing, and trying to do everything else on top—mainly, getting fit and keeping my house in order. I've been feeling especially bad because my mornings at home with Evan are getting to be rushed and full of stress. Is it any wonder he gets cranky and whiney? Mom isn't giving him her full attention.
I'm making it a point to spend as much face-to-face time as I can with him, and if I have to let other things slide then so be it. He is my #1 priority, so everything else will have to get in line.
So when I can combine my priorities, that's when everything does fall into line, quite perfectly. That's why I'm so excited I found a new way to get in a good workout AND have great play time with Evan.
I had some fun pick-me-up music playing this morning as I was getting dressed, and Evan was playing on the floor next to me. When he started to get restless, I intervened with a high-energy Lady Gaga number—singing, dancing and all.
To my surprise and delight, he laughed. Laughing is new to him and he doesn't do it often, so naturally I kept up my act and really went at it. Then I picked him up and started dancing, kicking and jumping with him, and he laughed hysterically—until he threw up all over both of us.
It was so worth it :)
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