Monday, August 31, 2009

Home alone

Today was my first day home alone with Henry. T finally went back to work. The day was uneventful -- not that much different than when T is here. Henry needed his regular feeding and changing. He was awake for a few hours today which is kind of new, but as he's doing this during the day, I encourage it. But eventually he gets tired, makes a tiny-huge yawn and I put him down. He's a pretty easy kid. He cries for a reason -- hunger or needed a new diaper. He doesn't really cry for no reason, which is nice.

I was even able to get some chores done. I put him in the bouncy seat on the floor in the kitchen while I washed dishes and filled the dishwasher. He got tired so I put him in his crib upstairs, safely away from the animals, and I was able to do some laundry.

Later in the day I walked the dog with Henry in the sling. I walked with my friend Jess yesterday with Henry in the stroller, but I kept hitting Bdog in the back of the legs. Bdog wouldn't poop while being so close to the stroller, so I do prefer the sling with the walk. I think with practice this will get easier.

Tomorrow we go to the pediatrician and my mom is going to come over.

I am tired, but things are good.

14 comments:

MtnGirl said...

What a cutie! I'm sure you'll be fine by yourself. You can be your own boss! Well, I guess Henry dictates some things....

Kelly said...

I'm so happy to hear that things are going well!

Anonymous said...

I think it sounds like a pretty perfect day!

Robin said...

Great picture! It sounds like you are finding your new normal :)

RB said...

What a cutie! Sounds like you had a great day.

Stacie said...

Man, he's cute! Congrats on making it through the day solo. :-)

Natalie said...

So cute!! Sounds wonderful. I think it takes a little bit for dogs to get used to strollers, I know Zoe will have a tough time with that one.

Delenn said...

Sounds like a good day for a new mommy! Glad to hear everyone is adjusting (even BDog).

Evil Stepmonster said...

You know its a good day when you can get a few chores done! What a cute photo - he's such a sweetie!

luna said...

very impressive, all the errands you could do! the sling is a perfect way to walk with a dog.

Dana/WiredDesign said...

He is just dear - glad you had a nice day!

AshPash said...

He is ADORABLE! So happy for you!

hope548 said...

He is adorable! I'm glad your first day alone went well!

Sue said...

Good job! I'm impressed you made it out on a dog walk. Mastering the sling and dog walking was hard for me.