The best gift you can give a new mom with older kids
by Lindsay Weiss posted in Parenting
Someone asked me recently what my favorite gift was after I had any of my three babies. I knew instantly that -- while I was grateful for the meals, sweet gifts, spa gift cards and helpful books -- my absolute favorite gift was...
The folks who arranged and took my older kids on a playdate or outing, while I had some quiet time with my newborn.
I fell in the heavily-sleep-deprived-hot-mess category for about eight weeks following the birth of each child, and having the older ones to entertain and care for made it that much harder. I felt exceptionally guilty that it was so much harder to take them to their Kindermusik or gymnastics class, participate in said class, and take care of a newborn. (Honestly, it was exceptionally harder just to shower with three kids to take care of.) But my friends who had been around the block knew this, and scheduled tons of playdates for my older ones where they gave them the gift of entertainment and me the gift of some quiet time with my newborn without the guilt. I was so grateful for this and have returned the "gift" many times.
It's free and easy, and the most helpful new mom gift I've ever received!
What's the best gift you received as a new mom"
Share your thoughts!
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