I did a ton of cleaning. I hid lots of junk in containers and moved them to the office or the bedroom. Everything took longer because Ella was clingy. I would hold her as I did things. I cannot believe how much effort it was to clean up but then the end result seems to make it worth it.
Ella and I ran in the morning. We went to Costco in the late afternoon. Then I went to Safeway around 10 PM. I actually drove to Safeway and realized I forgot my wallet and came back home then went out again.
For the day before the party we started and finished planning the food for the party. Nothing like last minute. That stressed me out.
I took Ella's monthly photos a day early because I knew with her party I wouldn't pull it off.
Dave cooked.
Parties stress me out, too. Parker's first birthday was the most stressful.
ReplyDeleteI reread your old post. You did a lot for it. But at least it wasn't at your house so you didn't have to clean.
DeleteYeah we had too many people so we had to rent a space.
DeleteI forget if we talked about this before- have you ever tried baby wearing? (Ring Sling, Ergo, etc.) Sometimes that helps when the kids get clingy and just want to be with you- it frees up your arms. But you still have them right in front of you so some things can still be hard to do.
ReplyDeleteI put her in gr wrgo sometimes. I haven't managed to get her in it on my back but for crafting days when people are here thr back would be ideal.
DeleteThe ring sling or Bjorn aren't that good for us so I'm so glad the neighbor gave me an ergo.
DeleteSometimes the ergo is in the car and save has the car at work so I'm stuck. The bjorn is always in the car.