But I Don't Have Time to Read...

Being a new mom is not only exhausting, but it leaves one with little “me” time. What few precious moment of that time I do find myself with, I’m so wiped out that I find myself collapsing into bed or on the couch.

Before I had my son, I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I could spend hours upon hours engrossed in a good story. Now my reading time is limited to Goodnight Moon and Go, Dog. Go!

While I wouldn’t change my situation for the world, I am so thankful that I have audiobooks to “read”. I’ve listened to audiobooks for years, but it was always in addition to what I was already reading (mainly on my commute to and from work). Now it seems to be my main source of literary entertainment, and I’m rather enjoying it.

I’ve even taken to listening to my audiobooks while I’m doing household chores during my son’s nap time (this seems to be the only time I can get anything done around the house). I wish I would have thought to do this years ago. Certainly makes cleaning more enjoyable…ok, maybe not more enjoyable. Perhaps more tolerable?

Anyway you look at it, I’m sure it must be a sight to behold…

I’ve got my son’s baby monitor hooked onto one pocked and my iPod hooked onto the other. I’m running around like the Tasmanian Devil trying to whip the house into shape before my little bundle wakes up and wreaks his darling little baby havoc upon the house once again.

Whew… I’m exhausted just thinking about it!

Moral of the story—multitasking is key when you barely have time to catch your breath! For all of you other new moms out there, you just might want to give this technique a try.

-E.M.