How is your life with your toddler?
I was so keen from the beginning of my pregnancy, how could I deal with things that I love while taking care of a toddler? Truly, as I always believe in the most precious thoughts and tips come from peer group moms.
The most grievance I have heard is that parenting is not an easy task. I see. You have shed an enormous amount of sweat and tears. Does it mean that we moms have to give up all our dreams? Don’t we need me time? No, we need and must have our own path, and soothing “Me Time” is a must.
Why don’t you let your kids take care of your husband for a while, so you can take a nap, go shopping, start a new learning or a hobby according to your will, or watch a movie?
When I became a mother, the first two or three weeks, I was dumb. I felt so heavy, my heart seemed to be bearing an unbearable load. My mom was with us at that time, and it was a great relief for me, but still, I wanted to be alone in my own world. I walked, read, cooked, did my writing, and did whatever I wanted. I was a free bird then.
Then, life with your toddler would be amazing and interesting.
Now I am dealing with this teeny tiny human soul, aged six months, all alone. No need to tell what I am experiencing right now. Yes, I feel so, so, so tired. But I allocate time to be the girl I was before. Never wanted to miss myself.
I must confess that what I am doing is part of my own routine; do not know how decent and proper it is, but this is what I am doing. This might not be in your shoe. I know.
I learn my language, participate into the language classes
Try to be on my clean, healthy diet,
I cook for my family every day,
If the weather is fine, I will grow
I write for my website, and I do all household chores.
When he is sleeping on my lap, I either read or listen to my favourite songs, podcasts, and anime Atashinchi. I use my baby carrier most of the time when I am in the kitchen, and it is very easy. I feel relieved and safe when he is attached to my breast. So my pots on the stove will not smoke. If not, I put him down in the cot, remove the cushion one side, so he can see me directly. My sweet boy sees how I deal with garbage clearing, tidying up, mopping, and all.
I do my writing on our bed, I lay the play mat and keep soft toys by his side. I do my writing while he is dealing with toys.
Since the weaning has already started, I boil his food, then thoroughly wash the food set and keep it away. Most of the time, I do all these while listening to something I really love.
How about your life with your toddler?
