Purpose With a Side of Accomplishment

After another night of minimal sleep, I was again a bit groggy. It didn't help that dear son started getting into things from the moment his eyes opened (which is of course expected but still.)

Dear Hubby was getting ready for work as I was running around chasing the baby. He stopped to watch us for a moment and asked: “Do you miss going to work?”

That is a question I've pondered upon from time to time but each time my answer is an unequivocal “No”. I don't miss going to work at all. What I do miss is being able to complete tasks uninterrupted and having a sense of accomplishment.

I'm a list maker by nature. I make lists and put everything I need to do and cross things off as I complete each task even if it's something as menial as "take a shower" (which these days is a total luxury). It always gave me a sense of accomplishment, as if I did something and didn't totally waste my day.

Yesterday, I was trying to do some dishes during nap time and Hyder kept waking up. I had to stop, run to him, put him back down, come back and start the dishes again only to have to stop once more to look after him. I love him to death but man, I just need to feel a sense of accomplishment; even if it's only for having done the stinkin' dishes when I wanted to.  I'm not (yet) desperate enough to do the dishes after everyone has gone to bed. I hope I never am or I'll be getting even less sleep.

For now, I think I'm going to stick with doing only what's necessary and napping/pinning/youtubing (Is that even a word?) while the baby naps.

AND

Here's something to help you waste your time while the baby naps. This always makes me smile!