So far it's going well, but Rose is still here. I have a feeling there's a lot that happens fairly easily when four hands are around compared to when there's just two. I think I'm about to find out what those things are...
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UPDATE - 11:26 a.m.
The boys got hungry again at 9:15. It looked like trouble as they both started crying at about the same time. Oscar was the louder crier, so I grabbed him first. But as soon as I gave him his thrush medicine, he went right back to sleep; he wasn't interested in his bottle at all. Petar was moving and groaning at that time, so I picked him up and fed him. Right as Petar was finishing, Oscar piped up. It was near-perfect timing.
As soon as both dudes were finished eating, I hopped in the shower. When I got out, I put them in their car seats, and their car seats in the stroller. We went for a long walk along Brewster street up to Morrison, and then over to Wisconsin Ave. At the corner of Wisconsin and Morrison, I stopped at the Pasty Koop and grabbed a pasty to go. The women there was very helpful getting the boys and their big stroller in the door. She asked how many babies were in the stroller, and told me she thought there were three. I told her there's no way I could handle three. Betty waited patiently outside, tethered to the flower troughs out front. From there it was Wisconsin to Oneida, a left on Oneida and home via Summer and Harrison Streets and Wisconsin Avenue again. So here we are, sitting at the kitchen table -- the boys still in their car seats, me eating my pasty -- and all is well so far.
Still more than half the day to go, though.
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UPDATE - 4:18 p.m.
Both boys are currently sleeping, or kind of sleeping. They were both supposed to eat around 3:30. Oscar took all of his food with vigor, but Petar wasn't interested at all. This could be bad, as it's now 4:20 p.m. and Petar is still asleep. If he can't make it another hour and forty minutes, their schedule is going to be all screwed up. I'm not sure how easy or difficult it will be to get them back in sync if Petar can't make it until then.
So far though, this day has gone well. I had hoped to get to the library with the boys this afternoon, but the book I wanted to get is checked out. I thought without a plan, probably best stay home. It worked out though, because Oscar started crying that he was hungry a little early and right after I fed him, my Dad stopped over with some groceries and diapers.
I wasn't sure how I'd feel being Mr. Mom today, but I feel really good about it. I'm tired, but the boys have been good and frustrations have been few. There's been time for things like a shower, emptying/loading the dishwasher, a nice long walk. And had the library had my book, we could've gone to the there as well. Of course I've had time to update this blog post as well.
As I type this, Rose is on her way home, I'm enjoying a New Glarus Fat Squirrel and hoping Petar can hold out on eating for another hour and a half.
All is well.
So far.
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UPDATE - 11:50 p.m.
The boys are asleep, hopefully until 2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
Today went really well for me. I wasn't sure how I'd handle it, but I feel like I came through. I don't know if I'm surprised at how I feel, but I really loved it. I loved hanging with these dudes. I haven't had tons of time to spend with them individually because I went back to work fairly quickly, and I have to say, it was a blast. Yes, they're just eating, sleeping, and pooping, but it was so fulfilling facilitating those efforts. I suppose I could get used to it.
I know everyday won't be like today, and there would be great frustrations and challenges if I end up being the one who stays home with these guys, but today indicated to me that I, at the very least, stand a somewhat decent chance of being somewhat successful as a stay-at-home dad.
