Mommy Itinerary

Here is a glimpse into a typical day at my house. Enjoy!

4:30am: Wake-up to alarm; roll over and hit snooze button.

4:39am: Wake-up to alarm again – hit snooze; roll over and gently shake hubby, Charlie.

4:48am: Alarm goes off for last time – shove Charlie out of bed; pull covers over shoulder and go back to sleep.

5:01am: Wake up to sound of baby (Aiden) babbling – drag self out of bed; go to kitchen and warm bottle.

5:03am: Sneak into bathroom while Charlie is showering – pee pee on the potty (excuse the potty training language). Forget the shower is on and flush (oops!). Go to Aiden’s room; change diaper.

5:10am: Feed Aiden while snuggled under handmade fleece blanket (courtesy of Aunt Kathy); try not to doze off.

5:40am: Kiss Charlie good-bye as he leaves for work. Swaddle Aiden and stick him back in his crib.

6:00am: Morning workout with dance instructor, Jennifer Galardi (courtesy of 10 Minute Solutions DVD). Do all five sessions.

7:00am: Guzzle water and head to bathroom for long, hot, infusing shower.

7:01am: Both kids are up. Towel off instead, get dressed, and opt for shower at naptime. Changer diapers, give belly zerberts, and get kids dressed.

7:30am: Breakfast for 18 month old (Gabriella) and self – oatmeal, half an apple, and milk (coffee for me). Gabriella and Aiden are happily observing the “Higglytown Heros.” Chow down and vacuum while kids are occupied. Give Aiden some tummy time when finished. He looks like he’s ready to take off and crawl!)

8:03am: Call pharmacy and refill prescription. Call and schedule doctor appointment for self. Review emails and blog comments.

8:15am: Clean up gooey oatmeal mess from Gabriella’s face, hands, and tray. Everyone settles into playtime with blocks and stuffed animals.

9:00am: Mealtime for Aiden with attempt at rice cereal (a success), followed by poopie diaper change. Pop in CD with variety of energizing tunes; let Gabriella dance next to me in kitchen while I give Aiden a bath in his infant tub.

10:00am: Aiden fussing – where’s binky? Find and take it out of Gabriella’s mouth – put in dishwasher. Aiden dozes in his rocking chair. Take Gabriella to potty – nothing. Mop up water on kitchen floor from bath time. Take advantage of Gabriella playing and Aiden napping – mop ALL of kitchen floor.

10:15am: Gabriella announces she’s gone potty (“I pee pee ‘gain.”) – change poopie diaper. Snack time: slice of homemade bread with peanut butter.

10:40am: Toys everywhere. Read same three Winnie the Pooh books over and over and over again. Decide enough is enough and break out the bubbles; a little “outdoor” fun always welcome when cooped up inside during long winter months.

11:45am: Time for Gabriella’s lunch – PBJ, cheese cubes, and handful of grapes. Answer text messages from earlier that morning; run to bathroom to pee pee on potty. Come back to kitchen – feed dogs.

12:05pm: “I pee pee ‘gain.” Try to grab Gabriella’s hand to take her to potty – runs away screaming, “No-no-no!” Take her to potty anyway – too late.

12:12pm: Fresh diaper and naptime for Gabriella. Aiden starts fussing for his lunch.

12:40pm: Fresh diaper and naptime for Aiden. Let dogs out; clean up books and toys. Mommy starts fussing for her lunch.

1:00pm: Call to check on remodel plans for bathroom. Clean fish bowl; start dishwasher. Fix another cup of coffee. Start folding laundry.

1:40pm: Knock at door (electrical inspector) – wakes Gabriella; starts screaming. Go and try to console her – she’s not having it. “Mommy, please! Mommy, please!” Bring her back to living room with me, equipped with blankie, teddy bear, binky, and kleenex. (So much for that hot shower…)

2:30pm: Aiden wakes up – fresh diaper and mealtime. Gabriella is jealous that he is getting my attention. Tantrum inevitable.

3:15pm: Toys everywhere…again. Aiden settled into jumper in doorway between kitchen and living room. Unload dishwasher and decide to get a head start on dinner. (Only 45 minutes until Daddy gets home!)

4:00pm: Daddy’s home! Dogs run to back door, barking; Gabriella follows suit. Aiden’s happy coos turn to irritated fussies because of the noise. Try to look in-control as I lift Gabriella out of tangle of dogs and rock Aiden (who’s back in his chair) with my foot, all the while attempting an attractive smile and kiss hello to Charlie.

4:20pm: Listen to Charlie talk about his day while fixing dinner and formula. Unlace Gabriella’s fingers from my leg. She opens cupboard and starts looking for her animal “ca-cas” (crackers). I happily oblige.

5:30pm: Dinner for everyone (including dogs and goldfish).

6:15pm: Clean up from dinner while Daddy goes on diaper patrol. Time for Gabriella’s bath.

7:04pm: Dry Gabriella’s hair; dress in pajamas. Finish cleaning up in bathroom. Storytime.

7:50pm: Gabriella helps Mommy and Daddy put toys and books away. Aiden is fighting sleep – where’s binky? Find it hidden in amongst toys – toss it in the dishwasher and get him a new one.

8:00pm: Gabriella brushes her teeth, picks out a stuffed toy to sleep with, says prayers; lights out.

8:21pm: Gabriella still up – wants Daddy to get her another stuffed toy. Back to bed.

8:23pm: Aiden still fighting sleep – warm him up a bottle. Meanwhile, Charlie’s in a flirtatious mood. (“Early to bed tonight?” *wink*wink*)

9:10pm: Daddy changes Aiden’s diaper and puts him to bed while I take long awaited shower.

9:36pm: Charlie’s turn to shower.

9:50pm: Snuggle on couch and watch “American Choppers” – indulge in a dish of sugar free Moose Tracks ice cream.

10:42pm: Bedtime for Mommy and Daddy. Brush teeth; check on kids. Gabriella laying on top of covers. Wakes up when I try to pull them out from under her. Hug and console; back to bed. Double check alarm clock and baby monitor.

10:44pm: Charlie says he's chilly - checks pellet stove. Tosses another blanket on top of us.

10:57pm: Snuggle head on Charlie’s chest. He’s already snoring. Wake him up for good night kiss (so much for early to bed tonight!).

11:00pm: Drift off to sleep until 4:30 next morning…if not sooner…