no one bothered to forewarn me when i decided to have kids that it takes basically a couple of day of packing to get ready to go on vacation with 3 kids between me and them. i really don't enjoy packing, so it's a big bummer. additionally, since i'm 4.5 months post-partum and still have 5 lbs to go (which isn't so bad, but my clothes don't all fit right), i have to try most things on before packing them if i'm going to a different climate to see if they look normal. oooohhhhhh - i am dreading it.
we are leaving in 2 days for chappaquiddick for 10 days with 2 nights in boston. i thought i would pack tonight and tomorrow night. after getting upset with my husband twice this week since we have had 1 date night since the baby, he sprung date night on me last minute today. at this point, i knew i shouldn't complain or date night might not roll my way again. especially since i already replaced his restaurant selection.
so, i'll have to try and wedge packing in on my sitter days. something else no one told me: when you have 3 kids, on your sitter days, you normally have 1 kid with you at some point in the day...WHAT? yes, i'm always picking one up, dropping one off, feeding one, or taking them to a swim lesson or birthday party. so, plan on adding another sitter day or half-day if you're having 3+ kids as it is impossible to get anything done. be forewarned.
but, as for the kids, they are well worth it. (it'll just take you 4x as long to wipe out your to-do list.)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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