A Day in the Life of Mr. Mom!

Mommy & E at the picnic in the Sandia Mountains

So, we're in my 2nd week of being Mr. Mom - though only the third full day - and it's awesome! We're settling, sort of, into a routine. In general, here's how it's gone so far (for those of you who don't care for details, go ahead and skip the bulleted list - and also feel ashamed of yourself for hurting my feelings):

• 5 AM: I get up, shower, make coffee (I'm a French Press guy now), eat and then...
• 5:30 AM: Writing time. I try to get my fix while E and Mommy sleep or nurse.
• 7 or 7:30 AM: E wakes up for the day and we wish Mommy luck as she leaves for work :(. We change diapers and clothes. Then play time (which includes, but not limited to: dancing, toys, funny faces, etc.).
• Around 8 or 8:30: E's ready for his first bottle. 

I know he's pretending it's Mommy

• 9 AM-ish: lil'E, the dogs, and I roam around the neighborhood. We really must be a sight. A stroller, two dogs, and me walking block after block. At first, E soaks in all there is to see, but soon, he's out (hence the never ending walking). 
• 10 or 10:30 AM: Most the time, E wakes up a bit grumpy, so this is the point where I hold him or use the carrier and he helps me with chores. After a diaper change, of course. 
• 11 AM: Another bottle, daddy! And while he's full and happy playing in the gym or swinging, I get the diaper bag prepped and ready. 
• 11:30 AM: After a diaper change (notice a trend?), we leave to meet Mommy or friends for lunch. Most the time, E takes a catnap on the drive. 
• 1 PM: Run post-lunch errands. 
• 2 PM: Home in time for another change and bottle.
• 3 PM: Nap time (a.k.a time for me to desperately get some chores done or emails written or...well, you get the idea). 
• Anywhere between 3:30 and 4:30 PM: Wake up! Diaper change. Maybe a bottle. More play time. Lots of smiles. Sometimes a second walk with the dogs, though E prefers the carrier for this stroll. 
• 5:30 PM: Anxiously awaiting Mommy to get home! Once she does, it's baby/Mommy time while I take care of the dogs and get dinner prepped. E eats his dinner now, nursing like a madman. 
• Around 6:30 PM: The lil'man plays in his gym or swings while we eat. 
• 7 PM: More mommy/baby time. I'm sure there's a few diaper changes in there. 
• 7:45 PM-ish: Mommy bathes E, gets him in his PJs with a new diaper, gives him a nighttime suckle, and then puts him in his crib. Lately, he's fallen asleep the moment he's in there. 
• 8 - 10:30 PM: Lisa and I clean up around the house, watch TV, write more, do blog posts, and definitely stare at the lil'miracle in the crib. 
• 10:30 or 11 PM: We crash. Hard. 
• And repeat....

E, E's cheeks, and me on our afternoon walk

As a parting thought to today's blog post, I'd like to share a picture of me when I was three months old. From left to right we have: GG, Nana, Nana's hair, & me.

Though, seriously, are there any doubts who the father is?

Whoops, I better go. Time for a bottle!