Krantz's of the Palouse

Monday, January 25, 2010

Loads of Laundry

I am amazed at the amount of laundry my family produces... and how much it has increased since the arrival of our little Eli. His clothing is quite small, but somehow the amount to be washed increased by a huge amount! I seriously need to do at least 2 loads a day to keep up. If I miss a day, the laundry becomes an overwhelming mountain. All this laundry and I haven't even started full time with the cloth diapers yet. Sticking with disposables is so tempting... but as soon as I get in gear with the cloth I'm sure it won't seem like so much work. It is a lot more work than disposables, but so much better for the planet and the wallet! Plus, I like the cloth against baby's skin instead of the disposable stuff. I guess I better start with the cloth and get in the groove.

Eli continues to be E.Z. Krantz! Neither Hannah of Isaac ever took a bottle... I mean NEVER. We tried, but they were my all natural babies that outright refused anything other than mommy. Since I will be working part time this time around, I thought it best to get Eli able to take a bottle. I was a bit worried about how this would go considering my failed attempts with the other two kids. Well, first try with Eli he took it! I expressed and then promptly gave him the milk in a bottle. He had a very confused look on his face the entire time, but he took it just fine. He had the funniest look on his face though... I couldn't help but laugh. He took about 2 oz. and then I followed up nursing. The confused look went away and he drifted to sleep... such and easy little guy!

Hannah and Isaac are feeling somewhat better. Hannah went to school, but I'm sure she will be tired. Hoping the afternoon goes well for them!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Cabin Fever

Today was a beautiful day! Alas, I did not get outside. The double stroller was calling out my name, but both Hannah and Isaac are sick. Isaac made it through the night last night without puking, so he is on the mend. Hannah started getting sick this morning. They both are congested with a yucky cough, although Isaac is sounding better. Anyway, we stayed inside today.

Thus far Eli has remained healthy, not catching whatever it is the other two have. The miracles of breastmilk! I'm hoping he stays healthy. A young infant with a fever is not my idea of a good time, especially when it would mean a visit to the ER in the middle of the night.

While we remained inside, the Ibuprofen kicked in for both of the kids and they seemed to have more energy... enough in fact to make a complete mess of the main floor and the upstairs of the house in the amount of time it took me to nurse Eli. Amazing. I wish they could put that amount of energy into cleaning it all up.

All in all, things are really going quite well. Eli is such a wonderful baby and he really does have a wonderful big brother and big sister. This Mommy is working on a few things to be a better Mommy. I am having to work on "letting things go." Being OK with a cluttered mess is something I am trying hard to embrace. Sometimes the mess makes my mind feel messy and I just can't concentrate on anything. This is something I will HAVE to get over with having three children. I am doing better at it. I do have my moments. But, I am determined to spend time loving on my children, playing games, doing projects, reading to and with them, talking to them about Jesus, sharing faith growing experiences and just being there. So, something has to give...

So, these are the thoughts of a mommy stuck inside on a beautiful day in Endicott. We'll see what tomorrow brings!