Comments on: Coming Out of Survival Mode http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/ Simplify your home. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:14:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shelmom2seven http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9903 shelmom2seven Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:42:26 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9903 Oh, how sweet your little baby is! And how fast it goes by! My youngest is 10 months old now and he still doesn't sleep much (so obviously, neither do I!)...something I have found that helps me is this: I have a standard size wire-bound notebook that I keep everything in (grocery lists, to-do lists, etc). Every night before I go to bed, I take a few minutes and write out a plan for the next day. Even if it is only basic things, like "do a load of laundry" or "fold and put away the laundry" or "spend 10 minutes cleaning up the counter top clutter", whatever I feel I need to do. I also write down what I will make for meals and snacks that day. Then, every morning I check that list first thing. I love being able to check off each thing as I accomplish it, no matter how small those accomplishments may be to the outside world...when you are a mother with a new baby, getting a shower is a huge accomplishment:-) I break my bill-paying and budget planning up into several days so that it is not so overwhelming. I have many interruptions and it would not be possible to get it done in an hour like some people may be able to do. This is just a season of life, it will change, and some day we will miss it and wish it back! .-= shelmom2seven´s last blog post ..<a href="http://largefamilymanyblessings.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-hopping.html" rel="nofollow">Blog Hopping</a> =-. Oh, how sweet your little baby is! And how fast it goes by! My youngest is 10 months old now and he still doesn’t sleep much (so obviously, neither do I!)…something I have found that helps me is this: I have a standard size wire-bound notebook that I keep everything in (grocery lists, to-do lists, etc). Every night before I go to bed, I take a few minutes and write out a plan for the next day. Even if it is only basic things, like “do a load of laundry” or “fold and put away the laundry” or “spend 10 minutes cleaning up the counter top clutter”, whatever I feel I need to do. I also write down what I will make for meals and snacks that day. Then, every morning I check that list first thing. I love being able to check off each thing as I accomplish it, no matter how small those accomplishments may be to the outside world…when you are a mother with a new baby, getting a shower is a huge accomplishment:-) I break my bill-paying and budget planning up into several days so that it is not so overwhelming. I have many interruptions and it would not be possible to get it done in an hour like some people may be able to do. This is just a season of life, it will change, and some day we will miss it and wish it back!
.-= shelmom2seven´s last blog post ..Blog Hopping =-.

]]> By: Lisa http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9854 Lisa Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:39:54 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9854 What a doll! Thank you for your comment about the tv. At this point I just beat myself up for letting him watch tv, but limiting to 10am I can do. That's enough time to get my chores done and be ready to handle my very energetic 2 year old. I know tv isn't great but as you mentioned unpaid bills(or dinner from McDonald's) isn't a better option. In all things moderation! What a doll!

Thank you for your comment about the tv. At this point I just beat myself up for letting him watch tv, but limiting to 10am I can do. That’s enough time to get my chores done and be ready to handle my very energetic 2 year old. I know tv isn’t great but as you mentioned unpaid bills(or dinner from McDonald’s) isn’t a better option. In all things moderation!

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9820 Rachel Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:14:59 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9820 Oh, I'm definitely still reading these comments. They're helping me keep perspective. Oh, I’m definitely still reading these comments. They’re helping me keep perspective.

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9819 Rachel Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:11:05 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9819 So much love for the wool soaker! This brand is Disana and it's available at several online diaper shops. <a href="http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=633" rel="nofollow"> Abby's Lane</a> has the best price I've seen so far on it. Other shops such as <a href="http://tinybirdsOrganics.com/" rel="nofollow">Tiny Bird Organics</a> carry other colors. I lanolized it a few times before using it, but I love that I rarely have to wash it. I just hang it up during the day to air out before using it at night. So much love for the wool soaker! This brand is Disana and it’s available at several online diaper shops.


Abby’s Lane has the best price I’ve seen so far on it.

Other shops such as Tiny Bird Organics carry other colors.

I lanolized it a few times before using it, but I love that I rarely have to wash it. I just hang it up during the day to air out before using it at night.

]]> By: Chris http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9773 Chris Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:48 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9773 What a precious baby! And your Bible verse is just perfect for this situation. Though it may feel like "survival mode", it really is "healing mode". Do the absolute minimum for six weeks. If friends offer to do something, take them up on it. This time is to nourish your body, get as much rest as you can and feed your baby. I teach childbirth classes and devote a good chunk of time on this very topic. When you enter back into housekeeping, pace yourself. A friend gave me a housekeeping service as a gift. A deep clean to reenter. I walked around singing when they left! What a precious baby! And your Bible verse is just perfect for this situation. Though it may feel like “survival mode”, it really is “healing mode”. Do the absolute minimum for six weeks. If friends offer to do something, take them up on it. This time is to nourish your body, get as much rest as you can and feed your baby. I teach childbirth classes and devote a good chunk of time on this very topic. When you enter back into housekeeping, pace yourself. A friend gave me a housekeeping service as a gift. A deep clean to reenter. I walked around singing when they left!

]]> By: Sandra Gonzales http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9772 Sandra Gonzales Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:24 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9772 You're gonna give Anne Geddes a run for her money with these cute baby pics! You’re gonna give Anne Geddes a run for her money with these cute baby pics!

]]> By: tricia http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9761 tricia Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:19:52 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9761 That is the sweetest baby picture I've ever seen. I keep coming back to your blog to look at it because it makes me feel so warm and happy. That is the sweetest baby picture I’ve ever seen. I keep coming back to your blog to look at it because it makes me feel so warm and happy.

]]> By: Visty http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9715 Visty Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:35:00 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9715 What lovely pictures. The tabs on the little rainhat present an abundance of cuteness! My two oldest are 22 months apart. It was definitely life changing. We all three spent a lot of time on the floor. I would put the baby on a blanket, and the toddler would sit next to me and we'd play with legos or something. Or he would talk and I would listen and try very hard not to shut my eyes. I saved the videos for when things were so bad I was near tears. That helped me, because I always had a trick up my sleeve. As far as advice on how to get things done, I didn't. I was also dealing with having just moved to a new state and knowing no one, and my husband's job had him working 12-16 hour days. I didn't start "doing things" like making regular meals or sending out Christmas cards or cleaning the toilets until the baby was at least 2 months old. .-= Visty´s last blog post ..<a href="http://therinrins.typepad.com/our_little_life/2009/10/thrifting-travesty.html" rel="nofollow">Thrifting Travesty</a> =-. What lovely pictures. The tabs on the little rainhat present an abundance of cuteness!
My two oldest are 22 months apart. It was definitely life changing. We all three spent a lot of time on the floor. I would put the baby on a blanket, and the toddler would sit next to me and we’d play with legos or something. Or he would talk and I would listen and try very hard not to shut my eyes. I saved the videos for when things were so bad I was near tears. That helped me, because I always had a trick up my sleeve.

As far as advice on how to get things done, I didn’t. I was also dealing with having just moved to a new state and knowing no one, and my husband’s job had him working 12-16 hour days. I didn’t start “doing things” like making regular meals or sending out Christmas cards or cleaning the toilets until the baby was at least 2 months old.
.-= Visty´s last blog post ..Thrifting Travesty =-.

]]> By: Erin http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9697 Erin Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:29:20 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9697 I agree, how in the world can you get anything done when you have such a cutie pie to stare at all day? You will get back into the swing of things, just ease into like you are doing. Your list sounds very smart to me. I agree, how in the world can you get anything done when you have such a cutie pie to stare at all day?

You will get back into the swing of things, just ease into like you are doing. Your list sounds very smart to me.

]]> By: Palabuzz http://smallnotebook.org/2009/10/08/coming-out-of-survival-mode/#comment-9696 Palabuzz Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:50:40 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=1535#comment-9696 Being a parent is a hard work but I think that it also has some advantage. I don't know exactly those advantage since I am still single right now. .-= Palabuzz´s last blog post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/palabuzz/paul/~3/azasjMckGaI/" rel="nofollow">Paloma on Maxim Philippines - October issue</a> =-. Being a parent is a hard work but I think that it also has some advantage. I don’t know exactly those advantage since I am still single right now.
.-= Palabuzz´s last blog post ..Paloma on Maxim Philippines – October issue =-.

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