It has been a week since I became a full-time mom. Vic, our remaining help and I have been taking turns watching over the two kids. It was easier last week since there were several vacation days. Many days were spent with family who were willing to help look after them.
Now that the little boy is with me most of the time, he has turned into a mama's boy. He has become very clingy. He always whines and cries until he gets what he wants. I'm afraid that I have given in too many times. I have learned to ignore the loud noise coming from my hyperactive toddler. I hope my next-door neighbor has learned that too. Johann eventually stops when he is tired or distracted.
During the past week, Johann has also become more confident when it comes to feeding himself. I've found out that reading him stories and exposing him to Bob the Builder and Facebook pictures calm him down.
I thank God that Javi doesn't mind the noise his kuya makes. He just smiles, shrieks and sleeps as he pleases. Whenever he feels restless, I let him lie on his tummy. He can stare at Pooh all he wants or crawl over to his toys.
Every time I feel overwhelmed, I just psych myself up. Besides, moms do this all the time. This, too, shall pass. Eventually.
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Since I've been very preoccupied with lots of mommy duties, I find the need to have my "alone time" more often. I've been "rewarding" myself for surviving a physically and psychologically demanding day. Yesterday, I had a quick pedi and paid a quick visit to my usual stops. Today, I had food delivered for some carbo-loading. This afternoon, I told Johann that we can swim in Mama's tub. I also kept the AC on for several hours more.
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Our yaya is bound to return to work this week. I can't wait! I don't know how much longer I can hold on to my temper.
Now that the little boy is with me most of the time, he has turned into a mama's boy. He has become very clingy. He always whines and cries until he gets what he wants. I'm afraid that I have given in too many times. I have learned to ignore the loud noise coming from my hyperactive toddler. I hope my next-door neighbor has learned that too. Johann eventually stops when he is tired or distracted.
During the past week, Johann has also become more confident when it comes to feeding himself. I've found out that reading him stories and exposing him to Bob the Builder and Facebook pictures calm him down.
I thank God that Javi doesn't mind the noise his kuya makes. He just smiles, shrieks and sleeps as he pleases. Whenever he feels restless, I let him lie on his tummy. He can stare at Pooh all he wants or crawl over to his toys.
Every time I feel overwhelmed, I just psych myself up. Besides, moms do this all the time. This, too, shall pass. Eventually.
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Since I've been very preoccupied with lots of mommy duties, I find the need to have my "alone time" more often. I've been "rewarding" myself for surviving a physically and psychologically demanding day. Yesterday, I had a quick pedi and paid a quick visit to my usual stops. Today, I had food delivered for some carbo-loading. This afternoon, I told Johann that we can swim in Mama's tub. I also kept the AC on for several hours more.
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Our yaya is bound to return to work this week. I can't wait! I don't know how much longer I can hold on to my temper.
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