What got me started

November 23, 2007

I'm three children's Mother. I once thought one was heavy responsibility. After having my first, Aspen, I recall feeling like I never had time to accomplish everything that a day required. At some point I eventually fulfilled my daily goals, despite those occasional sick days. I did it with one child, then I did it with two, partly from the ease of Liberty's disposition. Will I be able to do it with three? So far with Abbie, only a week and 2 days old, recovery seems to be slower, but my past 20 body is picking up the pace as I trace back and forth to find where I left my nearest diaper, wipes, and burp cloth. Three is overwhelming responsibility, but with such a daunting task, I'll keep my head above water by positive thinking and writing. Which is why I chose today to start. Two of the girls are at grandma's- I can do anything with just one kid resting on my lap. Write now... wake up Abbie, change her bum, Nurse in half an hour...then maybe run a marathon...okay maybe run to the nearest bathroom. I told Mick as he stopped in from work today, "One kid is easy"! Oh how I wish I could go back to the ease of one child days, and still keep my three. Responsibilities of one child hanging over my head, but always have three precious girls just the same. Unfortunately but also fortunately, those days are gone and I'm left to figure out life with three. Only time will tell how it all pans out.