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About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons incl...
(More)About this blog: I'm a wife, stay-at-home mom, home cook, marathon runner, and PhD. I recently moved to the Silicon Valley after completing my PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a mother one month apart. Before that, I ran seven marathons including Chicago and Boston. Exercise is an integral part of my life. I hope to one day go back to long distance running and tackle the New York City Marathon. Right now I run after my one year old son. Although I am a stay-at-home mom, we are rarely "at home." My mom also stayed at home with my brother and me. She warned me that, although rewarding, it can be isolating. So, with her help, I learned the importance of getting out into the community and meeting other mothers. On the rare occasion when I am at home and have a hand or two free, I squeeze in time to scrapbook. As a new mom, many challenges are thrown my way. I hope my opinions, triumphs, and struggles help experienced parents reminisce, new parents cope, and parents-to-be get an honest glimpse of what the first years of motherhood can entail.
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What should we do before baby #2 arrives? We have most of the logistics figured out (childcare, hospital, doctor, etc). Now, my family is brainstorming fun activities that are easiest with only a toddler in tow.
Last week we went to see the US National Soccer Team play in San Francisco. My husband carried our son on the hike from our car to the stadium. And we were thrilled to be able to enjoy the game as our son watched the blimp overhead, energetic crowd, running players, and bright lights.
We are also planning a casual park potluck with our friends. Over 15 moms in the group are pregnant (or with newborns). And that sounded like the perfect excuse to celebrate.
And finally, I am taking advantage of our son's naps. Rather than clean the house or make dinner, I spend the majority of his naps off my feet (taking a nap myself, reading a magazine, etc). I've heard it is possible for two kids to nap at the same time, but not an easy feat to accomplish.
What do you think we should we do before baby #2 arrives?
