A quick note: My mom reminded me yesterday to make sure my blog incorporates work *and* life. To paraphrase: “Finding that blend of meaningful work and life is what we’re all after and that’s what people love hearing about.”
Lately, a lot of people have asked me how I’m managing to get *anything* done with Charlotte, who’s now (somehow!) 4 1/2 months old. Honestly, the key to productivity seems to be having very broken down to-do lists – that, a high chair, and a great baby carrier (my personal favorite is the Moby). Plus – and this is one of the most important things to remember – not getting worked up if schedules and plans change, because they always seem to!
To-do lists, C in her high chair, and in the Moby!
We chat all day long…well, I chat and narrate pretty much everything I’m doing (have you met me? I never stop talking!) and C responds with all kinds of sounds, mostly happy ones! Honestly, she’s ready to just get up and walk and talk on her own, a reality that will be here before we know it.
There are definitely days where little to no work gets done but, for the most part, we tend to have a pretty good rhythm and I definitely can’t complain! The bonus?: our kitchen is now guaranteed to be extra clean, since C’s current favorite way to fall asleep for a nap is on my front in the Moby while I’m doing dishes!
Getting work done
Mom is right; it’s true that what I love about my work is that it is so seamlessly integrated into our lives. By the way, that’s not accidental. As a child who grew up with a printing press in the living room myself, I can attest to the benefits of knowing how your parents do their work and how hard they work for their family. It’s all a work in progress, but unbelievably rewarding, and definitely feels like the way life ought to be.
And, just so you don’t think we’re taking ourselves too seriously around here, enjoy Kenn Nesbitt’s “Talented Family”.
She is so beautiful! Hadn’t told you in a while. I do so enjoy being able to check in — one of these days, I will get a baby gift in your direction, I promise!