A Day in The Life of Me

My friend, Heather, suggested we record everything we do on a daily basis as a stay at home mom (SAHM). There have been some blogs and articles circulated about how hard it is etc. I don't find it hard on a regular basis, but, eh you never know how the day will end up.

12:00 am - finds me blissfully sleeping

-------time out must rescue baby that is stuck in the pantry --- oh and he has pooped. Change the baby, fix the tv for Addison, rinse out the poop and sit back down at the computer.

ok so there I was sleeping at 1:24am when I hear it, that loud angry cry! Where are you mom??? How could you leave me in here, this little crib??!! I get the baby, bring him to bed and stuff a boob in his mouth. Every few hours he wakes up and I shove a boob in his mouth (he is 7.5 months old and primarily breastfed). Then it's 6:30 and I realize he has peed all over my bed. Why? Because I was so tired last night I forgot to put a nighttime diaper on and instead left him with one little microfiber insert... pitiful. We go downstairs covered in pee. I let the dogs out, convincing the puppy that he does really want to go outside. Strip down the baby and lay on the floor with him where he then pees on my chest. Fantastic. Strip myself down and realize that the elusive shower may be possible because, miraculously, no one else is awake yet. Put a diaper on Trent. Upstairs to the bath we go. I give him a really fun toy to play with on the bathroom floor (a box of tampons, hell, he will have a great time making a mess with those and it may keep him happy for 5 minutes). I take a fast shower. Out of the shower and as I dry off the bathroom door flies open, "HI MOMMY!" Addison is awake. Clean up the mess in the bathroom that the baby made and dry off. Bring Trent with me to my room and hunt for clothes in the dark because Josh is sleeping. Put on yesterday's jeans. Kellen starts yelling "Mommy!!!!!" so into his room I go, topless. Get him out and carry down all the blankets he wants, carrying the baby, and trying not to trip on the stairs. Into the living room we go, turn on the TV because they get to watch it in the morning, one show each. Sit down to type this and the baby gets stuck in the pantry, he pulled himself up for the first time!! Change that poop diaper. Now it's time for breakfast and time to find Trent. It's 7:16am.

fold clothes that I put in the dryer last night
take a payday wrapper from Trent
switch over laundry
take a pair a clean panties from Trent
put in dirty laundry to soak because the puppy peed on it (why did we get a puppy?)
take a work boot away from Trent
hear hysterical screaming... rescue Addison from the puppy that was licking her... drama queen much?
glance at my email
rescue Trent from the pantry... stuck standing in it again.
carry Trent while: eating a cheese stick on the run, letting the dogs out again, getting Kellen cereal, Addison wants cereal but it's gone... no wonder Josh only spent $175 at the grocery store, he forgot half the things on the list (and he was so proud at what a great job he did), get everyone's vitamins, myself included, type this while Trent tries to play with the keys and pulls my hair. Snuggle with Trentie.
its 7:33

-get some caffeine and realize I never actually swallowed the pills I got out for myself. Do that before I get pregnant again, must get skinny first!
-pick up some random dirty clothes in the living room
-dress the baby, this is quite the fight, he loves being naked, but it's chilly today and he feels cold from crawling around on the hardwood.
-what's this they are all quiet? time to check facebook and enjoy my caffeine boost.
it's 7:40am

-uh oh huge freak out the baby shut off the TV... no facebook time for me!

-ok try to take 5 for myself again... cross your fingers.

-next I update the shopping list, cereal and vinegar... almost out of vinegar UGH
-time to clean up breakfast, what a mess!
-bath time: while the kids bathe I keep reminding Kellen to sit down, and not to dink they soapy water, ICK! While they play I blow dry my hair (1.5 hours after my shower), and brush it, all while holding Trent. I think about how I should put on makeup today so Josh doesn't start to wonder what happened to the pretty girl he married... who is this scumbag lol? I wish my hair grew faster, my roots are growing so slow, but I'm trying to grow my hair out it's natural color. I haven't had it that way since I was 14!! I put on my makeup while Trent chews the bathmat. I yell at the kids to stop splashing each other and tell Kellen to sit down. Time to wash them up and get them out. I decide to give Trent a bath later since I don't want to get all wet. Addison brings in her Christmas dress, a big poofy thing, and we have an argument about why she can't wear it to school. Go through every single one of Kellen's shirts trying to find the right one. We never do, so I pick one, and the screaming begins. We all stomp downstairs. I have Kellen get undies. Tell Kellen to take undies off so he can get lotion on. Argue with Kellen about getting lotion on, do it anyway and then get him dressed in shirt and boxer briefs. Help Addison get lotion on and get dressed. Argue over brushing her hair, screaming/crying begins. Finally, finish hair *BIG SIGH.* Let in the dogs. Rescue Trent from Huckle... he is always licking his face and making him cry. Feed the dogs. Pee while Trent cries at my feet. It's 8:36.

Pack Addison's backpack. Play with Trent while the kids play together. Stub my toe and say "fuck" only to be reprimanded by Addison. Serve everyone peanut butter on a spoon and orange juice. Save Kellen from Huckle. Eat my own pb on a spoon and drink water while holding Trent and picking up the kitchen. Share my pb with Trent even though he gets drool on it. Give Trent a sippy with a little water in it to wash down the pb. Rescue Trent from Huckle... he smells that yummy pb. Realize I never started the dishwasher when I go to empty it. Start the dishwasher and now am annoyed because there are some dirty dishes in the sink and the dishwasher is hooked up so washing hands and everything will be a pain until it's done. Clean off the counter tops. Drink some water. Play phone with the kids and the Easter bunny keeps calling! Yay it's almost Easter! Start another load of laundry after it has soaked. Fold clothes in dryer. Change Trent's diaper. Break up a fight. Nurse and rock T. Yell at Addison for climbing on the furniture. Kellen has to poop. Keep after him to actually make it to the bathroom because he keeps getting distracted on the way... it's only about a 12 foot walk. Wipe Kellen's butt with my boob hanging out while Trent yells in protest that his boob is gone. Back to nursing! Trent plays with my hair and we smile at each other <3 It's 9:04.

Read an email about how we should be more like dogs, and get choked up. Think about Blu and wonder how Kelly, Lulu and Derrek are doing. Snuggle Trent close for lots of kisses and tickles. Watch the kids play while trying to rock Trent to sleep. Go to sleep baby! Explain to the kids why/how people get old after they see the mail lady walk up the drive with a package (she's probably in her 60s which is practically as old as the dinosaurs). Get a small toy from the puppy before he chokes. Rock Trent, Go to sleep so I can get that package!! I think it's for Erika's baby =) Rescue Addison from her dress. She pulled her arm through the neck hole and can't get it out... Fantastic. Take a picture of Addison's cool new outfit she put on. Play restaurant with the kids. Trent is finally asleep. Transfer him to his crib, sleep well little one. Play restaurant again, drink rainbow lemonade. Addison tells me the recipe: milk, butter, sugar, vanilla - bake it, add pink lemonade, put it in the fidge for 2 days and voila! Yummy! Finally get the package and open it. It's clothes for the kids and a gift for Ernesto (Erika's baby). Put another load of clothes in the dryer. Start new laundry. Get mail from mailbox, notice an empty beer bottle and a pack of cigarettes in our yard... we don't drink beer or smoke... so that's disgusting. clean it up. Addison wants to know why I'm not drinking the beer... yeah no thanks lol. It's 9:35

Wrap Erika's gift and have the kids decorate the envelop and draw her pictures while I write her a small letter. Check facebook and email and try to write up some of this blog while the kids do art stuff. Break up 3 fights. 2 minutes go by, break up another. Kellen throws his cup of water in the sink and then cries because he doesn't have a cup *sigh* Yell at Addison for picking her nose and eating it *barf* And, Trent is up *sigh* Tell Kellen to put the umbrella away and stay out of the laundry room. Then Yell it. The threaten time - out. Go and get Trent. It's 10:05

Get ready to leave to get a manicure. Thank goodness! I need a break this week. This will be the first time since Sunday when I ran/walked for a total of 40 minutes that I have had any time w/o being responsible of the kids. 4 days. Pee while holding Trent. Go through the plan with mom for food and getting on the bus, what the kids may need to do while I'm gone, just in case I'm not back in time. Leave. Scarf down 5 peanut butter cup miniatures and a soda on the way. I am starving. it's 10:22.

Get pink nails with glitter, pretty! Should not have had all that sugar. Now I feel sick and jittery and I'm still hungry. One hour and 15 minutes (including driving time) of pure bliss. Done at 11:18.


Stop at the deli and get a bowl of soup and homemade roll for my lunch. I've now spent almost my entire allowance for the week =/ Also, pick up lunch for my brothers as a thank you to my Mama. Trent starts crying as I walk in the door because he realizes I've been gone. Kellen runs upstairs and I have to go catch him. I pee while Trent cries. Josh is finally waking up. Mom leaves. Scarf down my soup and roll while the kids whine for some even though they have eaten twice as much food today as I have. Start making lunch for Josh and Kellen (Adda eats at school). Watch for the bus. Take Addison down to the bus. Give Kellen a piggy back ride. Hold Trent while I finish my soup. Delicious. Josh is finally downstairs (it's noon). He plays with the boys while I continue cooking lunch and start another load of laundry. Help Kellen find his missing cup of water. Realize my debit card is missing and finally locate it in my car, thankfully. Put the kitchen stool back in it's place after smashing my shins on it twice. Serve lunch. Put the dogs outside and the puppy pees on my foot. Change Trent's diaper. Bring Trent with me to the post office and he cries on the 4 block drive. Stop and get Josh a diet pepsi, Trent flirts with the cashier. Come home and nurse Trent and check email, facebook while he does. He falls asleep so I transfer him to the crib upstairs. Squeeze in a quickie, while Kellen finishes his show downstairs. Talk with Josh for 10 minutes about work and plans for the addition. Start diaper laundry with the vinegar rinse. It's Kellen's nap time. Remind him to pee in the toilet not all over *sigh* Sing the wheels on the bus song with him. Hugs and Kisses. Josh leaves for work. Play knock knock, who's there, penis cake! Over the baby monitor with Kellen. Call my mom and talk about getting the entire family's pictures taken. Start the diaper soak. Blog this!! It's 1:35.

Facebook/email until 1:48 when Trent wakes.
Play with Trent and the dogs for a while
work on a quilt while T crawls all around the kitchen/dining area
watch for the bus
sew while Addison draws and tells me about her day, Trent keeps playing
nurse Trent and he falls asleep
sew a little more
wake Kellen up
play with the kiddos
Trent wakes 5pm

start dinner, eggs and sausage
make myself something else lol
trent thinks eggs are ok but I give him a spoon of peanut butter and he is one happy boy, peanut butter is his favorite
give trent a sippy of water and another spoon of peanut butter
clean up dinner
clean up the kids
play time. It's 5:52

clean up living room, toy room
change T's diaper
clean up T's pee puddle
empty the dishwasher
fill the dishwasher
wash pans in the sink
clean kitchen sink
clean kitchen counter tops
fold laundry
hang diapers
start inserts in dryer
put the last load of laundry in the washer
vacuum
play American idol with Addison, she auditions for me and I tell her if she can go to Hollywood
feed the dogs
sweep
it's 7:04

Tell the kids it's time to start getting ready for bed, the screaming starts
brush all teeth
bathroom for all
jammie time
get fresh drinks of water
put the damn kitchen stool away, again.
read a book
we all go upstairs (1)
Kellen has to poop
no poop
strip the sheets on my bed and put on fresh
put kellen's clothes away
clean up kellens room
put Adda's clothes away
clean up Adda's room
Kellen has to poop
no poop
Baby falls and bumps his head, scoop him up for some loving
Put T's clothes away and clean his space while holding him
hugs and kisses to and from everyone
bring T downstairs
change his diaper
hear Addison out of bed
go upstairs (2)
turn off her light and tell her to go to sleep
back downstairs
Kellen starts screaming
run upstairs (3)
he stepped on a small toy and got hurt, he is ok
back downstairs...
put a onsie on trent
it's 7:48

It's really hot in here... check the thermostat and find it set to 90, wonder who did that... turn it down
nurse and read
go upstairs to check on the kids (4)
kellen has to poop
no poop
go downstairs
phone rings, trent starts crying
talk to mom for 5 while T tugs on my hair
text josh for a while
then josh calls
Kellen has to poop
go upstairs (5)
finally he poops
he fights getting a pull up on
go downstairs
josh wants me to measure the shower
go upstairs (6)
measure - I guessed right he was waaaaaaay off, I win!
back downstairs
It's 8:35

Kellen wants more water
argue with him over the monitor on whether I said "just a minute" or "too bad"
back uptsairs (7)
put towels away and get his cup
back downstairs
back upstairs with fresh water (8)
downstairs...
charge phone
it's 8:50
Play with Trentie
text my Gram and sister
Kellen cries
back upstairs, his nose is broke, I determine he is stuffed up (9)
look for the vicks...
back downstairs
get the stool out to find the vicks
back upstairs, load him up with vicks (10)
pee while Trent makes a break for the stairs
weigh myself, *sigh*
back downstairs
put away the stool, AGAIN.
cross my fingers Kellen sleeps it's been 1.5 hours now
it's 9:06

Trent and I watch American Idol, thank you DVR I will miss you
wish I looked like Jennifer Lopez waaahhhhh jealous
Sip my water and Trent smashes it into my teeth, fantastic
Kellen is finally asleep it's 9:28

9:48 Trent is asleep after rocking him, bring him up to his crib (11)
Watch Idol and work on house plans
10:38 Trent is awake - go get him (12)

10:56 after much rocking and nursing Trent is back asleep, back to the crib (13)
fit a new night guard, yeah I'm that sexy
let the dogs out
let them in
hit the hooshcow (14)
it's 11:14, night y'all



how many freaking times did I go up and down those stairs????????


14 times... FOURTEEN!!!!!!!!!!!