Each morning, I take ten-fifteen minutes to pump some milk. (Sorry if that is a little personal, but poor Dylan needs to eat even when I occasionally go out without him!) One thing that never ceases to entertain the kids during this hands-free time is the Gymini. Seriously, I know everyone has different baby toys and products that they swear by and love for their kids, but this is one thing that I unequivocally recommend. Pumping is one of those necessary evil parts of breastfeeding; it's a giant pain, but it is also the only thing that gives a mommy any sort of time away from baby. Dylan, especially because of the reflux, is still eating every 2-2.5 hours most of the time, which means he sometimes needs bottles if I leave him alone with Daddy. I thought pumping while sitting on the floor of my classroom with posterboards over the window was bad (how I had to pump at work when I had Abbey), but doing it while entertaining an infant and a toddler is no small task. I need all the help I can get!
Usually, Dylan is most entertained by the elephant and the butterflies. However, he has discovered the mirror. Abbey, of course, knows about mirrors - she loves checking out her outfits in my full-length mirror. Dylan hasn't really paid attention to them before, but this day he was transfixed by the good-looking dude staring back at him from that red circular gadget.
Those who spend time with Abbey will recognize the question, "What's THAT guy doin'?"
Looking good!
How'd that panda get there?
Hey Panda! Come over here and play with us.
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