Today was my first outing with all 3 kids by myself. I had to make a plan and hope that I had thought of everything that would make this go smooth.
1. feed Mason as close to time to pick up kids as possible-check
2. park by the closest entrance to Cannon's classroom-check
3. leave Mason in nursery (sleeping) with Shannon and Carri so that I can get Cannon and Gracie-check
4. go back and get Mason-check
5. get Cannon on the right track for going up the stairs and out the door-check
6. tell Gracie to watch Cannon come down the stairs outside while I put Mason in the car-check
7. run back to steps and get Cannon-check
8. help Gracie in car-check
9. count children in car 1-2-3-check
10. drive to gymnastics and let Gracie change in car when we park-check
11. Wait until Amy gets there so she can have her eyes on Cannon as well when we cross the parking lot-check
12. get Gracie into class and wait an hour while feeding Cannon his weight in goldfish/animal crackers-check
13. check on Mason (Oh yeah that baby in the car seat sleeping under the blanket is mine)-check
14. hold Cannon's hand, tell Gracie to watch for cars, juggle heavy car seat-check
15. load all kids into car-check
16. count children in car 1-2-3-check
17, drive home to feed Mason all the while him not knowing he even left the house-check
18 breath a sigh of relief that I didn't lose a child on my first day out without a chaperon-check
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
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YEAH!!! Keri, I knew you would be able to handle it. I am so proud for you... Michelle
Thank you Michelle. I feel like diamonds or pearls are in order for the anxiety that I felt leading up to 2:30. Too bad Cameron didn't see my side of the event. HA!! :)
WOW! I'm impressed. I was pretty nervous on my first outing with just 1 baby! Congrats!
Take 2 tylenol for your headache - check!
Impressive, Keri!
LOL nice job! I need to send you a sling for Mason -- it would eliminate a couple of those steps for you! ;)
Also, glad the package made it there okay and that the kiddos like their goodies! I didn't make the outfit, but a lady I know did. I hope it fits him!
Wade & Kelly, I have great respect for any new parent because I know how it is when you have no idea what to do and timing is everything. Unfortunatly I feel like a new parent everyday and wish I could get into the groove like so many of my friends. HA! :) A girl can dream right?
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Alicia,
I have a baby bjorn that works great and I love it because it doesn't hurt like some others that I have tried but I haven't used it this time yet because Cannon still likes his momma to hold him a little too much. His independant level is not as high as this momma would like!! :) We will get there eventually I guess. Although today at the park he held my hand in the parking lot AND halfway to the equipment. Baby steps...
Thanks for stopping by everyone!
Keri
You might really like a pouch sling. They're much quicker to get on than a Bjorn and you could still hold Cannon on your hip. They aren't something you can get at any store though, you have to order them online. Let me know if you want more info! :)
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