Leonard's six months old today, and I'm just about getting used to the little weirdo... :P

United Kingdom
December 11, 2016 9:05am CST
It takes me a long time to get used to new situations, and when I'm trying to do that I tend to let other tasks fall by the wayside. Leonard turned six months old today, and it's only this month that I've finally started to get my head round the idea of having a baby AND doing everything else as much as I should, such as housework and socialising. It's really difficult to explain, all I can say is it's really mentally exhausting for me whenever there's a big change in my life and it gets so bad that I neglect my other responsibilities somewhat. I'm getting there though, I've got my early spring cleaning done downstairs, now all I need to do is sort out the back bedroom and turn it into a play room for Leonard, and I've learned how to keep my house clean and relatively tidy whilst at the same time keeping Leonard entertained and not taking my eyes off him for a second
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@snowy22315 (209173)
• United States
11 Dec 16
A baby is certainly an adjustment!
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• United Kingdom
11 Dec 16
Yeah I suppose I am allowed some time to get used to this change
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
12 Dec 16
Happy 6 months sweet little Leonard. It takes a while to adjust to the new life of being a mom.
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• United Kingdom
12 Dec 16
Just as I get used to things, he starts moving around more
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• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
@Happy2BeMe It's a good job he's cute
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
12 Dec 16
@LilyBeBack oh yes he will keep you on your toes.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
11 Dec 16
I agree that it takes time to adjust but beware that once he starts crawling, then walking, all the tidying up that you do will have to be done again and then probably agaon too - and as he is a male, it might be never-ending
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• United Kingdom
11 Dec 16
Yeah I'm not looking forward to that He seems to be a lot more energetic than most babies as well, he's like my little sister was and she had childhood ADHD...
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
11 Dec 16
@LilyBeBack Good luck and just have fun. You can always do the cleaning another day
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• United Kingdom
11 Dec 16
@mysdianait I'll definitely have to make sure I do the hoovering, one of his favourite things now is licking the floor
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Dec 16
Oh my gosh he is so cute!! Well happy 6 months to the little guy! Yah, that's the way it goes with parentdom . . . it's a constant game of trying to balance things . . . and quite often it goes one way or the other . . . lucky if you can keep it all balanced!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Dec 16
@LilyBeBack I remember when getting that shower in was a luxury ! Things do get easier in time. I remember when the diaper bag was my purse for the longest time . . .
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• United Kingdom
12 Dec 16
Thank you! Some people seem to cope with it so well, I still haven't got the hang of getting a shower every day
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• United Kingdom
13 Dec 16
@much2say I've brought him to my Nana's for a visit today, it gives me a rest because everyone wants a piece of him
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Dec 16
It's at that age when we should be very watchful of our babies . Just one minute away from our eyes can make him fall or stumble .
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@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
11 Dec 16
I love your sense of humour but you have a real special beautiful gift there. It is difficult to imagine at diaper changes but one day soon when you turn around for even a second and suddenly Leonard will be telling you he is getting married. Enjoy every second?
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@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
12 Dec 16
@LilyBeBack This will make everyone happy. Nothing better.
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• United Kingdom
11 Dec 16
I wasn't joking I've never enjoyed something so much in my life!
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@sishy7 (27166)
• Australia
13 Dec 16
He's the most adorable 6-month old baby, I'm being so serious! And Mommy Lily, you're doing so well adjusting... Take care!
• Jacksonville, Florida
13 Dec 16
He is so adorable...