The Chronicles of a Breastfeeding Mother

Let’s chat about my life! What a productive life I have. I am either chasing my toddler or my baby. There’s always something going on. My life is never boring with two kids! Since my days off are Saturday and Sunday, I always have as many things planned as possible. Saturday, I decided to spend some time deep cleaning my house. It really needed to be done. I am slowly trying to transition Giulietta into her own room, so bath time is no longer in my room. It’s a work in progress. Honestly, I don’t mind if my kids sleep with me forever. I want her to enjoy having her own “cave” as well. So, I’m trying to make it as “three-year-old” as possible. Santa is going to bring her new princess bedding! She is so excited for that. Depending how good she is, he may even bring her her own swing set and playhouse for the backyard that she’s been begging for. At 3 years old, she’s made me a list! I told her we are going to write a letter to the elf, so he can relay the message to Santa. After we were...

No cries, screams, or battles this morning as we prepped for school. Giulietta jumped right out of bed. She has been going to sleep earlier and earlier. This is the only reason why we appreciate the fall time change. Giovanni and me were up at 6 am staring at the fishies on the ceiling from his projector. I swear that thing is a life saver. I have had it since 2014 and barely ever used it with Giulietta. She enjoys it as well. She helps pick a new projection every night. We drove to her school and daddy made me go in today. Her feathers stuck out the most on the turkey. I will have to take a picture next time. Her teachers were eager to tell me what a great helper and how eager she is to help all the time. I wish she was like that at home! Honestly, she is incredible with her baby brother, but she refuses to help me do things around the house unless it benefits her. It made me proud to hear what a good girl she was at school. Giovanni stayed asleep, I fed him before we left the house. ...

So, Giulietta seems to think that her new wardrobe is dress up clothes. I am going to have to sneak them out of the way and wash them. Maybe when she falls asleep. If that ever happens (Fingers Crossed). Giovanni woke up smiling and cooing today. I guess the tantrum was short lived. I dislike having Giulietta watch t.v. all day. I guess I am a bad example because there are days I binge watch episodes of my favorite shows. Some of my favorite are JANE THE VIRGIN, EAST LOS HIGH, DEVIOUS MAIDS, FINDING CARTER, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, etc. Giulietta is super cranky today. She has already thrown things at me, woken up her brother from his nap, and screamed at the top of her lungs. These are all attention getting mechanisms. I try very hard to give equal attention to both of my children. When Giovanni is resting, I give all of my attention to Giulietta. My goal is that she uses her creativity wisely. I love watching her mind work. Today she lined up all of her barbies and baby dolls. She covere...