Multi-tasking

I always considered myself a pretty good multi-tasker. I even put it on my resumes. "I am efficient and capable of multi-tasking various projects in order to meet deadlines and accomplish work related goals." I could multi-task in my personal life too, and frequently IMed while watching TV, or studied for class while taking a bath. You know, really critical stuff. But it is so much more intense now.

I have discovered that I am able to multi-task on a whole new level. I can brush my teeth while changing a diaper (well, not one with poop in it...) I can make dinner while pumping breast milk. I can take a shower while singing silly songs to the Monkey in his bouncy seat. I can wash bottles and talk on the phone. I can pay bills and make faces at the Monkey while he's in his swing. I can burp him while putting dishes away.

Now maybe that's not that impressive. But considering the fact that I am always doing at least two things at a time, all day, every day...well that's kind of intense. And it's a necessity. If I don't manage several tasks at a time, I don't get anything done. Really. Nothing. If I am not doing laundry while comforting a teething baby, or giving him a bath at the same time I take one (which will only be acceptable for so long...haha), I would spend my whole day focusing on him and never do anything else. I have learned to do this stuff because I have to, or my house will turn into a pit of dirty laundry and slimy dishes. I mean, my husband, bless him, does a lot of housework and is very helpful, but he has a full time job, and even he couldn't keep up with all of this himself.

No, I have discovered that one of the most important tools of mommy-hood is being able to split your brain and your body in half; one half focuses on the baby, the other half focuses on your life.

And now, having eaten breakfast while writing this blog, I need to go get dressed while packing a diaper bag.