I don’t think there are different degrees of exhaustion. You either are or you aren’t, right?
I mean, there are certainly different degrees of tired, but once you reach the point of exhaustion, that’s it. You’re just spent.
I remember fearing the exhaustion that comes with becoming a parent when I first became pregnant with Little Man. I’m sure that same fear had a hand in the angst I felt over the changes baby number two would bring. It occurred to me yesterday, though, as I was sitting there feeling pretty drained, that I’m not sure I could really tell the difference between how tired I was at that point vs. after a long work week pre-parenthood.
Right now, Little Man is taking his nap and, as I sit here reflecting on this week, I realize I am totally exhausted. This thought no longer scares me with regard to the arrival of baby number two, though, because really, I’m not going to know the difference when that time arrives. Yes, it will be hard work and I won’t have much, if any, left-over energy at the end of the day, but I won’t know the difference. That, and I can only get better at running on fumes, right?
TGIF everyone! 😉
Haha! Yeah, you sort of get better at running on fumes. And I seriously can’t remember the time I wasn’t a little bit tired. Before kids, with one kid and now with two. I think I’m always looking for my next nap.
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After having Matteo I can’t think on how is going to be when I get pregnant for our second baby, that’s why I admire you, I have seeing you tired lately but I know when # 2 baby gets here you are gonna be a great mom like you are to Dylan… You have being a good role model to me, thanks for your friendship and don’t worry I’ll help as much as I can with baby # 2. 🙂
Can I tell you how excited I am about the future exhaustion you are going to experience?
I wish you nap time, and I understand completely (I say this as little man runs around still not taking his nap).
Hugs!
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I enjoyed reading this post! I have a 6 month old, and it’s hard for me to think about what my life will be like in the future with another one. I often wonder how I’ll find more time in my day or how much less sleep I’ll get with another boy . . .or two! But I know people do it all the time and survive, so I can too!
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