Confessions #1

Going from a newly married couple (2 years anyway) to a family of three is hard work.  I envy anyone that can tell you they made the transition easily. There are all types of new arguments things to hash out discuss.

Some of our disagreements discussions center around:

• Who will change the poopy diaper?
• Who gets to help with bathtime?
• Who will warm up his food?
• Is Daddy expected to attend doctor's appointments? Which ones? 
• Who will use a sick day because Little Man is teething and miserable?
• Who will tell Grandma that Pooh is not cool?
• Who will do the dishes? If I'm watching the baby, I obviously can't...
• What time can you watch him so I can go running?
• Can't you turn that stupid movie off and focus on him?!
• When will get to have Mommy/Daddy alone time?
• Can't we please upgrade to a bigger car?
• What do you mean you can't get a bottle ready? I'm already 10 minutes late and I can't do it. You just do...

The battles seem endless and we've never had such a hard time getting along. Heck, we have a hard time remembering to be nice to one another most days.

One of my closest friends confessed to me that she wasn't sure she and her husband would make it after they had their beautiful baby girl.  She filled me in on how hard that first year was.

It really is. This has been the hardest 7 months of my life, but its getting easier. Not easy - easier - it will never be easy.  As I'm trying to type this post we're arguing - over if my blog writing is more important than Daddy's shower or not.


Did I mention that we argue so much my sister has expressed concern that we might divorce? Divorce hasn't crossed my mind though.  We'll work through this, it will make us stronger as a couple and better parents for our Little Man.  It took a long time to grow a baby and I don't expect to adjust instantly.


How did you adjust to your new life as a family of three? How did you decided who would do each job? Any tips you can offer are truly appreciated! We're a work in progress.