I think fall is a great time for learning experiences for little ones. I have a number of things on my mental list of what I want to do with Logan this fall, but it seems like the opportunity for each one keeps coming and going without us being able to participate in any of my much-anticipated activities. A new baby and an uncooperative husband don't help - I'm just not up for doing many of these things on my own with two little ones.
Disappointment #1 - I wanted to take Logan to the apple orchard. Todd scoffed at the idea, so we had plans to go with friends. One group of friends was planning to go the day of Logan's birthday party, so we had to pass on that invitation. Then we planned to go last weekend, but the weather and a changed work schedule kept us from going again. Now their fall festival is over and I've heard there aren't usually many apples left to pick at this point, so scratch that one off the list.
Disappointment #2 - Last night was the Rossford Fire Department open house. A friend of ours is a firefighter and told me about it this weekend. I know how much Logan likes the "woo woo" trucks and enjoyed getting to sit in them at the pancake breakfast this summer, so I really wanted to take him. It went from 6-9, which wasn't the most convenient of times, but I wanted to try anyway. Well, my in-laws stopped over, dinner was later than planned, and a slow-poke nursing baby all contributed to us not being able to go. By the time we finished with dinner it was time for baths and another nursing session before bedtime snuck up on us.
Future Must-Do #1 - Fleitz pumpkin farm. We did this with Logan last year, and I loved it (so did he)! I've already got a few mental dates planned out for this one, so I'll make sure we don't miss out.
Future Must-Do #2 - Little BOO at the Zoo. This is a fall/Halloween celebration at the zoo geared especially toward preschoolers. It's the Thursday and Friday before I go back to work, and I'm planning to take both of the kids (by myself because God forbid Todd go to the zoo) on Friday because we have doctor's appointments on Thursday. I hope the weather cooperates. If not maybe we'll shoot for Pumpkin Path over the weekend.
Future Must-Do #3 - At least one Toddler Time at the library. I got a call last week that they are starting up again. They have two programs - one at 6:30 on Tuesday nights and one at 10:00 on Wednesday mornings. Logan loved going this summer, so I really want to try to take him again. Not sure if evenings or mornings will be better, but soon I won't even have an option :(
2 comments:
Girl, give yourself a break! You've got a brand new baby! I can't imagine getting out to do all those things with a newborn even IF your husband wanted to come along.
I know exactly what you mean about feeling like time and activities/events slip by while you just try to keep up with meals and diapers and nursing. And I also know how it feels to have a return-to-work day looming when you just want to relish every second with your babies. But Logan will appreciate just having his mommy home with him this month and all those activities will be there next year. Give yourself and your new baby a couple months and I bet you'll feel totally different about getting out for holiday activities around Christmas, etc. It just takes time (and sleep!) and you are an awesome mom even if it feels like all you do is tend to the littles at home. That's A LOT of work!
But P.S. - this weekend is supposed to be gorgeous, so if you venture out, maybe we'll see you at Fleitz's on Sunday (if you go in the afternoon:)). Also, I don't think it's too late for MacQueens. They surely still have apples and even if you don't pick your own, there's plenty to do and lots to see. We're also planning to do pumpkin path at the zoo so maybe we'll see you there? If not, just relax and don't beat yourself up for needing some time to adjust to the new normal. Hugs!
That's hilarious...have you seen my sticky note hanging in my kitchen with a list of all these things?! LOL, would love to meet up with you, so let me know when you go! :) Glad you'll be back soon.
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