I was woken up by an unfamiliar sound this morning.
I heard a small voice happily talking.
I checked my phone.
It was only 6 am. I must have been dreaming.
But soon I realised I was not.
Baby Sam was awake and he had no interest in going back to sleep.
Bianca took him out of his bed and put him on our bed and I went downstairs to get a bottle of milk (per instruction of my sister).
I felt rough as f*ck while warming his bottle.
I went upstairs and gave him his bottle.
Milk splashed everywhere straight away.
Bianca said, ' It's coming out to fast!'.
Instantly I realized what that little rubber nozzle thing was for that until 30 seconds ago I had no clue of what it was, was for.
Downstairs I went to grab it.
I put it on his bottle and order was restored.
This is how your days starts apparently when you have kids.
You feel tired and confused.
It's basically hell.
Most of the time I like to believe I'm not an idiot.
I see no reason for two people to have to suffer from an early riser.
I sacrificed myself and took baby Sam downstairs so Bianca could sleep more.
I dropped him on the kitchen floor and made coffee first.
Soon I realized that the heating had not kicked in yet. It's not programmed to heat up the house at midnight.
It didn't seem to bother him but I put on a sweater.
Then we played with Lego.
I think the most tiring of watching a child is that you can't do anything constructive.
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But forget it! It's impossible. (I did try).
You can't leave him out of your sight for a second or he will hurt himself. (balancing holding a table or finding a piece of plastic)
At 9:00 I was instructed to give him a sandwich.
That was fun. He can now feed himself and he stuffed the sandwich in his mouth at blazing speed.
Just like me. (he must be family).
The sun came through at some point and then I decided to dress him and take his walker outside.
I think this was my proudest moment of this babysitting.
His mom told me later he never walked outside before.
He walked very well while dropping on the floor a few times but I just picked him up and encouraged him again.
I think he loved it.
It's a sense of freedom after all!
His mom picked him up not much later.
I felt beat.
But I love that little man.
Hell or not I hope he comes again soon. (Sis, if you read this, somewhere next year will be fine ;) )
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This is soooo funny haha! And very accurate. I'm a solo Mother to a child who NEVER slept as a baby, I mean never - maybe 20 minutes here and there, so I never had the chance to sleep through the night and wake up at 6am (We do that now after 5 years) And she never slept through the night til she was 3. Saying it's hell is pretty accurate lol, you're responsible for a little life while your severely sleep deprived it's definitely not easy, but it gets easier. You've done a fab job, sometimes we have to drop them on the floor & grab a coffee just for a little sanity lol.
Sam is really cute and these moments shall be framed in your mind for ever and when u recall these moment your heart will get filled with content.
You did good, @exyle! Kids do love to walk outside and that was your first and Sam's first walk together outside. That is quite a milestone! Getting up early is something kids do! You get used to it when they are your own. It comes with the territory...Sam is really cute and a good little boy!
I trust you :)
Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.
Aww! Thanks! You remind me so much of my son, Chris.
Such a cute little boy but babysitting is so exhausting! Did you encourage your sister to bring him back when he is 18? Lol!
LOL!
Ah, the joys of being an uncle. I have a few nieces and nephews. The early days of watching them make you realize the part-time nature of being an uncle is much easier than being a father!
Sam oh Sam, his behavior kindda cute as well... stuffed the sandwich on his mouth, adorable to see him eat like that.. i enjoy watching my son eating nuggets, 6 to 7 pcs in blazing speed, but sometimes worried on getting choke, but i think the kids knows their stuff well.. :)
Happy for you and enjoy the blessing of baby sitting.. :)
Next week again? 😜
next year will do!
Haha, thats only 2 weeks
Take care of him, i wish to be a responsible father too someday
Haha too funny sorry @exyle but one night of hell got you pretty beat it seems, but yea a accurate chain of events that happen in the early days of having children and its true you cant leave them for a second.
Really love to see sam at the corner enjoying a lot . love to him kiiss
That was pretty funny, I dread the idea of having kids as well. You seemed pretty ok in the vid you did earlier today, did you get some rest in between?
No naps today.
Oh, yes, my friend, children are very intense responsibility! I have two children myself and I imagine that you are constantly watching the baby and try to make it all right. But in the end we really love them! Thank you @exyle and keep us informed!
to see walking sam feel so good and i reliaze that how u feel lucky with this small angel thanks to share again with sam keep up enjoying
Actually the hole post brings back so much memories. And I know what you are talking about 😊...
But See what you did, something new; for both Sam and yourself and finally you had a great time together.
Next year will be soon, and then Bianca will show her skills.....
wonderful photo and extraordinary moments @exyle ....i am very glad,because baby sam first time walking in to the outside.it's really interesting life story... i pray for baby sam.. god bless
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When you say: "it must be family, you are spot on". My maternal grandfather who died in 1980 used to walk around with plastic bags. I do the same although I never remember seeing him do this. Weird.
@exyle Looking after those little creatures sounds like a really tough job after all! I don't have kids but I'm looking to have my first baby this year! Me and my lovely partner are already discussing this! But I'm a bit afraid to be honest! I want to be a responsible person and that fills me with anxiety to be perfect and not make any mistakes!
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It's hard work I can tell you that! But I think you will be fine. You won't be the first.
@exyle Thanks for the encouragement! I will certainly do my best!
Lol, somewhere next year will be fine :) I hope this doesn't prevent you from having your own children in the future. Babysitting doesnt last forever. They grow fast. They bring us joy and also a few unsleeples nights. Its a part of life a guess. Some people hire babysitter to make them easier. Your sister should be thanking you for this :) Probably she would return a favor someday.
Today I also played whit my nephew. It was great although I am exhausted. Well, we played football. I let him win of course:). You can not do anything productive, but that is called family time.
Oh it can be hell. That's my average morning. Feeling rough as f*ck whilst making food for children who are unnaturally awake!
LOL!
I pretty much gave up drinking alcohol when the kid came along. Friday nights fun with ales and TV quickly turn into hell on Earth Saturday as the wee ones just do not care that you want to have a slow day.
My dad used to put some sugar in a handkerchief with a little gin and gave it to me. Knocked us out so I'm told but I guess that's illegal now. (I have no proof this story is 100% true btw).
My dudes are fantastic at bedtime now, but the littlest was up 24/7 it felt like.
So far as I come to know you, you will be a very good papa, because you are so caring for baby Sam, if you have your own baby, your father heart feels great for them. Bianca is lucky enough to have you as her life partner. I love you both my friends, stay blessed and healthy ever.
Reading your story with Baby Sam was really entertaining :D He is so cute and I love you kept on couraging him to walk! :)
I know the feeling of:" Hell, what am I doing here?!" while loving this little human in the same time! I used to be a Babysitter and worked in a kids and youth center for a year. One day we gave a party for the kids (age about 6 to 12) and I should care for them alone while a coworker checked the area from time to time. Suddely about 30 or 40 kids came into the building in a freakin' loud and excited party mood and I was like: "Oh dear god, I didn't even have lunch yet! What the hell?!" But it ended up a very tiring yet funny day full of laughter and grateful and happy kids. I loved it but I was relieved it was over :D
40 kids! my goodness.....1 is tough enough!
Hahaha :D I agree! Luckily it wasn't that wild everyday. And I came out with a whole bunch of respect for parents out there :D
I can relate! I am dealing with an early riser as well. And believe me, weekends are the toughest because deep down i know i could have slept a few more minutes.
I sure would have liked a few hours more :)
Who wouldn't like a few hours of sleep
@exyle,
Dude my daily routine you just simply talked in this article :D When you sacrificed your sleep I could see how you felt it :D I did/do that satisfaction more than countless times :D
I wish all people who wish to make a baby should read your articles!
Cheers~
Your parent also had same experience about you. But it is a thing of joy for you and every other parent.
Constructive writing thou. Baby Sam is so cute! Good luck with your babysitting.
Thank you joy!
Although this is amazingly cute blog post yet It arose a fear in me when it comes to family planning since I am an insomniac with a very light sleep. :)
I call my 15 month old My Human Alarm Clock!
He sleeps like a rock all night, so I really can't complain much about his bedtime routine.. but come hell or high water, this little guy is awake between 6 and 7 AM, and there's no Snooze button!! My wife and I do something similar, where one of us "takes one for the team" and goes downstairs with him to make coffee and play with the little guy while the other one of us tries to get another REM cycle of sleep before we start the day together.
Having a little one definitely makes you aware of the time much more than before you had a little one. Before kid(s), you can sleep in as late as you want and go to bed as late as you can stay up. After kid(s), those decisions can lead to severe consequences!!
Great post :)
I guess I'm getting a taste of a possible future :)
It is so weird. I can get your mom to see a serious value in specific blog posts I write, just not you. Why is that? Are you too busy to care... cuz that is not like you. I did something selfless for helping someone today... and @exyle is non existent. I don't understand. :(
My guess is that you get +10 comments on every post and you read 1 out of 10.. am I close to being right?
I always read all the comments that I receive and upvote accordingly. I just don't see what this one has to do with my story.
Very nice and I love the article and I think everyone should read this article..
you and your son both are special to each other
have a great day.
It sounds as though you loved babysitting and had a great time - please post again during the terrible twos, the troublesome threes, the fun fours ( you get the picture I am sure ) maybe we can suggest some fun places to take the little man both for his enjoyment and ours !!!
ohhhh @exyle, nice to see take care of your cute baby, you are responsible father. good job.
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@exyle so you will be able to go back to this post anytime in the Future and say Sam your Uncle was the FIRST to take you outside to Walk....
hahaha he says u ,,early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise,, nice sam is really so cute and i see u also look so happy with sam @exyle.
nice post my friend, well that's true dealing with little childs is not an easy task at all and full marks to mother's who are performing this duty gracefully, i really like baby sam too he is so cute and i am so impressed by seeing him walking using a walker and yes this activity is good for growing childs as they gaining in confidence and then they start walking on their own feet soon without walker, wish you a very joyful and cheerful week ahead my friend, Stay awesome
wow i love him he look so sweet and cool man and he awaking u early morning for pray from GOD hahaha
be a good sport and buy him an ice cream
wow ! nicely moments in child.. loving to you and cute baby.happy moments,happy life .. wonderful baby name. i pray for baby sam..god bless.best of luck....upvoted
Wow wonderful and nice photo.and nice baby...good luck.
Hi Sam. He is very sweet :)
Is this your baby I was surprised. What a beautiful baby Be good baby. @exyle
So funny
Lovely..........
hahaha I like your story about him, sounds tiring, but he's definitely a cutie!
Baby Sam is so cute. ♥
WOW, makes me want to have my own kid.Such motivation, congrats on your sucess.
Your son is cute and beautiful, really a happy life, exyle
It sounds like you were successful as a babysitter! I have two small nephews and can sympathize with your situation haha.