Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Blogging ain't easy
Well I realize that being a father at home is one thing, and I have been able to cope and keep up with that, but now I realize that blogging on a daily basis about it (just blogging by itself takes discipline) is not an easy thing.
You might think it's funny but when I started my blog, I had just seen the movie The social Network. Of course, I know better than to expect to turn a simple blog about me staying at home with my son into a multi billion business. That being said, you always have some excitment at the beginning of a new thing, and in my case, my motivation to blog seemed to have gone missing by day 4.
That being said, it is now day 13 (in business days, of course, I am a professional after all, father or not) and it's going rather well. I am keeping Emily with us every day now, and we have found some rythm. I have to admit that I am not there yet in terms of doing all of the chores. The other day, I started doing the laundry, but never finished it by the time Jude came back. Wait... what did I do all day? Well, I am a father attending to my children's needs, so that's what I did all day that day, attending to their needs. Which were? Well, I guess I should have blogged about it then because I don't remember a single thing.
Yesterday, I had to take Jacob to the clinic, as he had some huge rash all around his neck. We thought it might simply be eczema, but we could not be sure and it was not getting any better so off we went. Diagnosis confirmed, and it's already getting better today.
I decided to make it more interesting today so I invited Emilie's cousin, Laurelie, to stay with us today. Needless to say Emilie was excited. As I am typing this, they are quietly playing together while Jacob is naping, and I thought this was my chance to get this blog back on track before it was too late.
I will report back later today, for those interested.
Cheers, fellow readers (yes, I am expecting comments from you people, don't be shy)
You might think it's funny but when I started my blog, I had just seen the movie The social Network. Of course, I know better than to expect to turn a simple blog about me staying at home with my son into a multi billion business. That being said, you always have some excitment at the beginning of a new thing, and in my case, my motivation to blog seemed to have gone missing by day 4.
That being said, it is now day 13 (in business days, of course, I am a professional after all, father or not) and it's going rather well. I am keeping Emily with us every day now, and we have found some rythm. I have to admit that I am not there yet in terms of doing all of the chores. The other day, I started doing the laundry, but never finished it by the time Jude came back. Wait... what did I do all day? Well, I am a father attending to my children's needs, so that's what I did all day that day, attending to their needs. Which were? Well, I guess I should have blogged about it then because I don't remember a single thing.
Yesterday, I had to take Jacob to the clinic, as he had some huge rash all around his neck. We thought it might simply be eczema, but we could not be sure and it was not getting any better so off we went. Diagnosis confirmed, and it's already getting better today.
I decided to make it more interesting today so I invited Emilie's cousin, Laurelie, to stay with us today. Needless to say Emilie was excited. As I am typing this, they are quietly playing together while Jacob is naping, and I thought this was my chance to get this blog back on track before it was too late.
I will report back later today, for those interested.
Cheers, fellow readers (yes, I am expecting comments from you people, don't be shy)
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Day 2: still a trio today
The night was somehow interrupted by Antoine coughing, Emilie crying in her sleep as she needed to go to the bathroom but would not move without me or Jude, and by Jacob who woke up a few times (two or three times, I can't remember) as he now seems to have caught the cold Antoine has (Great, just great!!). That is the usual rough night we seem to be having from time to time, and last night was no exception.
My first day yesterday caused me to be a little too enthusiastic with my enjoying some wine last night, which in turn allowed me to be welcomed this morning by a good ole headache, along with the kids jumping into bed with us.
Antoine was apparently still not 100%, he claimed to be sick to his stomach, but I believe he was a little stressed having to go back to school after the long spring break he dad. I don't need to mention the fact that he was beat twice by some new kid a little over three weeks ago also may have played in this new hesitation of his to go to school from time to time. With the big heart that I have , or should I say this new flexibility of mine to be able to call the shots in the morning as to who can stay home or not, I decided with proudness I'd keep them both once again, along with Jacob.
Things were fine until they started to go a bit sour. Indeed, Jacob only slept for a little over 30 minutes, and would not accept to go out of my arms for more than 10 seconds at the time. I know, a sick kid is more demanding, but with two other ones that also require attention, I needed an extra two pairs of arms at some point today. Emilie was once again a little late in going to the bathroom, which got the last piece of patience that I had out of me.
Jacob cried for a good part of the time I was preparing something for lunch. I made a mistake in thinking that since Jacob had not slept much this morning, that he'd sleep a lot more this afternoon. That when you realize that with kids, everything is inversely proportional. He ended up sleeping for a little less than an hour, and again, after that, I could not do more than keep him with me on the sofa or in my arms. Emilie and Antoine were great to help when I needed them to, and although they complained a bit, they would pick up some of their toys as I would ask them to.
At some point this afternoon, and as I did yesterday, I sent Antoine and Emilie to pick up the mail at the mailbox, along with a walkie talkie. They had a lot of fun doing that, and so did I. They were kind of on a mission, and that really brought a smile to their faces.
Upon Jude's return, we ordered some chicken, as there was no way I was going to cook anything.
Bath time came and then Antoine complained he no longer his hair that long ( yes, he had wanted the Bieber look for a while, but it was over now) so I had to pull out the good old set of conair hair kit, which made a mess in the bathroom but his hair was looking quite good and Antoine was happy, which is all that matters.
After a quick Wii bowling game, off to bed, and we then could enjoyed the latest episode of House.
I then thought I would give up this crazy idea of keeping up with a blog, which I am new to. But then I felt a commitment for the millions that I know had a chance to read me yesterday, so I then wrote this quickly. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did today.
Cheers all.
My first day yesterday caused me to be a little too enthusiastic with my enjoying some wine last night, which in turn allowed me to be welcomed this morning by a good ole headache, along with the kids jumping into bed with us.
Antoine was apparently still not 100%, he claimed to be sick to his stomach, but I believe he was a little stressed having to go back to school after the long spring break he dad. I don't need to mention the fact that he was beat twice by some new kid a little over three weeks ago also may have played in this new hesitation of his to go to school from time to time. With the big heart that I have , or should I say this new flexibility of mine to be able to call the shots in the morning as to who can stay home or not, I decided with proudness I'd keep them both once again, along with Jacob.
Things were fine until they started to go a bit sour. Indeed, Jacob only slept for a little over 30 minutes, and would not accept to go out of my arms for more than 10 seconds at the time. I know, a sick kid is more demanding, but with two other ones that also require attention, I needed an extra two pairs of arms at some point today. Emilie was once again a little late in going to the bathroom, which got the last piece of patience that I had out of me.
Jacob cried for a good part of the time I was preparing something for lunch. I made a mistake in thinking that since Jacob had not slept much this morning, that he'd sleep a lot more this afternoon. That when you realize that with kids, everything is inversely proportional. He ended up sleeping for a little less than an hour, and again, after that, I could not do more than keep him with me on the sofa or in my arms. Emilie and Antoine were great to help when I needed them to, and although they complained a bit, they would pick up some of their toys as I would ask them to.
At some point this afternoon, and as I did yesterday, I sent Antoine and Emilie to pick up the mail at the mailbox, along with a walkie talkie. They had a lot of fun doing that, and so did I. They were kind of on a mission, and that really brought a smile to their faces.
Upon Jude's return, we ordered some chicken, as there was no way I was going to cook anything.
Bath time came and then Antoine complained he no longer his hair that long ( yes, he had wanted the Bieber look for a while, but it was over now) so I had to pull out the good old set of conair hair kit, which made a mess in the bathroom but his hair was looking quite good and Antoine was happy, which is all that matters.
After a quick Wii bowling game, off to bed, and we then could enjoyed the latest episode of House.
I then thought I would give up this crazy idea of keeping up with a blog, which I am new to. But then I felt a commitment for the millions that I know had a chance to read me yesterday, so I then wrote this quickly. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did today.
Cheers all.
Monday, 7 March 2011
One down; yes, I survived!
Well you know what? ! It was not too bad after all. Jacob went quietly to bed after his bath, while I played some Wii bowling with Antoine and Jude. Emilie was really tired by the time she went to bed, and poor her, she had some pain in her legs (she is flat footed), so I massaged her a bit to help her fall asleep. As I am writing this, she is starting to cry in her sleep, probably dreaming somehow (10:27 pm) Well she just needed to go to the bathroom afterall.
Funny how parenthood really keeps you busy at all time, and how we probably seem to start loosing meaning by the time our kids are leaving home. It gives us so much validation to be there, without us realizing it, I am sure.
Food for thought for us all, I bet. Yesterday will be different, but rewarding, you can put your money on it.
Funny how parenthood really keeps you busy at all time, and how we probably seem to start loosing meaning by the time our kids are leaving home. It gives us so much validation to be there, without us realizing it, I am sure.
Food for thought for us all, I bet. Yesterday will be different, but rewarding, you can put your money on it.
made it!
Well I made it. It's 4:30 pm and Jude is just about to come back. I am popping open a nice Wolf Blass, Yellow Label, which I will decant in my new Decantus (birthday present from Jude).
All in all, a good day, kids played together, I played with them a lot, Jacob was good, up until now, as he seems either hungry or anxiously awaiting his mother. As I am writing this, Emily just had an accident and peed on the floor, which I refuse to clean as I want her to learn not to ignore when she needs to go. Am I too hard? Well, it's always a tough decision but you do it for their own good right?!
Who said that it was easy to take care of three kids!! But who said it was impossible??!!
We'll now see how supper goes and how bedtime will go as well.
Cheers,
All in all, a good day, kids played together, I played with them a lot, Jacob was good, up until now, as he seems either hungry or anxiously awaiting his mother. As I am writing this, Emily just had an accident and peed on the floor, which I refuse to clean as I want her to learn not to ignore when she needs to go. Am I too hard? Well, it's always a tough decision but you do it for their own good right?!
Who said that it was easy to take care of three kids!! But who said it was impossible??!!
We'll now see how supper goes and how bedtime will go as well.
Cheers,
Day 1: baptism by fire ? why not
Well it would be boring if it was to easy right?
Antoine (6.5 year old) came down with fever overnight, which meant I was going to have to keep him home, along with Jacob (9 months). Problem is, given the fact it was Jude's first day going back, she could not drop Emily to the daycare, so I decided to keep them all three. This is was I call baptism by fire!
I have a hunch I might be ready to go back to work within a week...
Joking aside, I did call the office first thing in the morning, and I teased them by asking: How are you holding up? Response was the the first 20 minutes were fine so far...
Anyway, so far, not too bad. Jacob will want to be in my arms quite often but with Emily and Antoine to play with him, it's not too frequent, hence my having the time to type this (mind you Jacob is asleep and the two others are wathing a movie) Talking about plugging the kids in front of a movie, does that make me a bad father? Surely some of you will have an opinion, but let me just say this, there is so much for them to learn in watching a good animation. For instance, how can they get an animated princess to move? It took me an hour to get them to draw one. How am I supposed to teach them to create animated cartoons?!!
Will report back later if I have a chance
Antoine (6.5 year old) came down with fever overnight, which meant I was going to have to keep him home, along with Jacob (9 months). Problem is, given the fact it was Jude's first day going back, she could not drop Emily to the daycare, so I decided to keep them all three. This is was I call baptism by fire!
I have a hunch I might be ready to go back to work within a week...
Joking aside, I did call the office first thing in the morning, and I teased them by asking: How are you holding up? Response was the the first 20 minutes were fine so far...
Anyway, so far, not too bad. Jacob will want to be in my arms quite often but with Emily and Antoine to play with him, it's not too frequent, hence my having the time to type this (mind you Jacob is asleep and the two others are wathing a movie) Talking about plugging the kids in front of a movie, does that make me a bad father? Surely some of you will have an opinion, but let me just say this, there is so much for them to learn in watching a good animation. For instance, how can they get an animated princess to move? It took me an hour to get them to draw one. How am I supposed to teach them to create animated cartoons?!!
Will report back later if I have a chance
Well, first day of the six weeks at home
To understand a bit better, you need to know that we have a 6 and a half year old son, a 3 and a half year old daughter, and our latest addition, a nine month old son, Jacob.
Why would I stay home you say? Well, good question. My spouse is a teacher in elementary school and because they work 10 months out of the year, the employer retains some money on each paychecks, so that come the summer, that money can then be given to the teachers. The problem with that is that if you say, go back to work after your maternity leave around June 1st, you won't put too much aside for the summer now will you? We have learned that the hard way for our first two children, and we did a little more planning for the third one, for which we figured that by allowing my spouse to go back earlier, around early March, she would put some reasonable amount aside for the summer. The only thing with that is that I needed to take the remaining time, which turned out to be six weeks.
Here I am, going for it!
I will try and keep you updated on our daily events, including some background information here and there to make it more interesting.
Why would I stay home you say? Well, good question. My spouse is a teacher in elementary school and because they work 10 months out of the year, the employer retains some money on each paychecks, so that come the summer, that money can then be given to the teachers. The problem with that is that if you say, go back to work after your maternity leave around June 1st, you won't put too much aside for the summer now will you? We have learned that the hard way for our first two children, and we did a little more planning for the third one, for which we figured that by allowing my spouse to go back earlier, around early March, she would put some reasonable amount aside for the summer. The only thing with that is that I needed to take the remaining time, which turned out to be six weeks.
Here I am, going for it!
I will try and keep you updated on our daily events, including some background information here and there to make it more interesting.
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