I’m not sure if others feel the same, but I’ve always found that the more chaotic things are around me, the more calm and organized I become. Take now for example. I’m helping round the clock with a newborn, getting little sleep as a result, and having to help troubleshoot things that are not going well with the baby while still maintaining my workload.
Perhaps this is due to necessity. Or maybe it’s because I function better under pressure.
Last night, Kai’s daddy was discussing how he thinks it would be a good idea to have Kai on a schedule. To this, I had to turn around so he wouldn’t see me grin. His argument was that it would be more convenient for everyone if she got used to sleeping through the night. To this I somewhat choked on my laugh as I tried to stifle it.
Kai’s daddy is one who likes to have things orderly. I can relate. I’m the same way. But having a baby throws as giant wrench in things. So, since I’ve been there done that, I felt it my job to help point out that convenience is not what babies and children are all about, as any person who’s been a parent can attest. Of course, I did temper my comments with those agreeing that it would be a good for Kai to get on a schedule where her days and nights aren’t mixed up, pointing out that this happened with all of my own kids by the time they were six weeks old. And I shared with him how I managed that.
Today, I awoke with a new drive. It may have been sparked by our conversations about schedules last night. I managed to get twice as much done in half the time. How did I manage? The same way I do when not on the road and living and helping with a newborn—I made my list of to-do things the night before and as soon as I got up, began plowing through said items, working my schedule around that of Kai’s. After all, she does come first.
The organization/schedule bug also struck my daughter, probably also from our discussion last night. From early this morning, she began “spring cleaning” the apartment. And in between, she mentioned how, beginning next week, she’s going to take over doing everything for Kai, in an attempt to get them both on a schedule that they can maintain once I’m gone.
I must admit that I was impressed by her dedication, and I’ll do everything I can to help her achieve her goal, even if that means stepping back and doing nothing unless asked to.
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