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The Sunday Parenting Party

How I’m feeling about parenting a 2.5 year old and a 4 week old.

  • Tired – A baby who wakes up 2 times a night to nurse makes for one tired Mama.  “Sleep when the baby sleeps” does not apply with an older sibling in the house.  I know…only twice is pretty darn good for a newborn, but I’m still tired.
  • Busy – Holy cow the amount of laundry a little one requires is amazing!  Cloth diapering doesn’t help either.
  • A bit Insecure – Is the baby nursing, sleeping, pooping, enough?  Is my 2 year old adjusting ok to his older brother?
  • Spoiled – I have such fantastic family and friends that I haven’t had to cook dinner in 4 weeks!  Score!!
  • Blessed – I swear I have the 2 best sons and the most wonderful husband ever.

How are you feeling this week?

Now onto The Sunday Parenting Party!

The Sunday Parenting Party

1. 10 Random Things my 2 Year Old is All of a Sudden Scared of…: Seeking Shade – This is one of my new favorite blogs, and this post is hilarious!
2. Ummm…How Did I Not Know About This Blog?: Prickly Mom – How one Mom is taking the challenge to stop the yelling!
3. Why We Love Mud: Making Boys Men – Because we love mud too!  She shares several reasons why playing with mud is so fantastic.  You should see the pics in this post!

Great Job!  Grab a Button!
Dirt And Boogers

1. Any parenting post is welcome. Humorous, helpful, inspiring, or a tear-jerker, they are all welcome. Please do not add activity posts.
2. Please grab a button (on my sidebar) and add it to your post so that others know about the party too.
3. We have a great Pinterest board that we share many of posts linked up. I also have a Parenting Help board that has tons of posts (and followers) that your post my pop up on.
4. By linking up you agree that the co-hosts of the party may use one picture from your post as a feature.
5. Try to take the time to check out the other posts linked up!


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by Amanda 6 Comments

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  1. pricklymom

    February 17, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Thank you for the link, Amanda!

    I’m just going to come out and say this: whoever said “sleep when the baby sleeps” needs a big punch in the face. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bekka Joy

      February 18, 2013 at 1:20 am

      Haha! This made me LOL!!!

      Reply
  2. Bekka Joy

    February 18, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Oh…. hugs to you! I’m still feeding the baby at 8 months twice a night!! But I’ve grown more used to it… and she has a quick feed and back to bed. I hope your little man gets his sleep on for you asap!!! 🙂
    It’s definitely harder to coordinate yourself with two and the ‘sleep when they do’ doesn’t quite work huh! But make sure you find other ways to give yourself a rest. A DVD (or three) every now and then won’t hurt your little ones… and you’ll get to have some downtime! xxx

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  3. Janet Dubac

    February 18, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    The DVD idea is great! I also use this strategy and I have to say that it’s working effectively with my kids. I also enjoy the free time that I get while they are watching. My kids are having fun, I am having fun too–that’s a win-win for me. 🙂 You just have to watch out for the time though. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Hannah Harris

    February 18, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring us. I can completely understand the tiredness of a newborn, well done you for still managing to blog too with a four week old – wow!

    Reply
  5. StarTraci

    February 18, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Thank you for hosting SPP. Of course, you’re tired — even two wake-ups with a two year old to chase is a lot. And of course, you’re insecure — unfortunately, it seems to go with the territory. Be kind to yourself and know that the fact that you worry demonstrates just how much you care. Have a wonderful week!

    🙂
    Traci

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