As I was washing bottles last week, an episode of Ellen was playing on the DVR.  Amen for the DVR!  We rarely watch TV and when we do it is always something in the DVR.  If we didn’t have a DVR we’d probably succumb to watching Judge Judy and Hoarding: Buried Alive.  Anyways, Ellen did a bit about multitasking and it struck a chord with me.  She moaned about how awful it was that people multitask all the time,  especially while watching her show.  Then she demonstrated vacuuming while pushing a baby in a walker simultaneously.  LOVED it!  As I reeled through a typical day, I thought of all the scenarios where I multitask.  Some out of pure necessity, others need to stop immediately.  As far as wrangling babies, with four multitasking is often a must.  And sorry, Ellen, but I can only enjoy your show while doing various chores such as laundry folding and bottle washing.  At least I tune in sometimes!  However, I am making a vow to be present for my children when they are not sleeping.  I will stop doing things such as oh texting while sitting on the quilt with them or perusing an email or two.  Those things can wait!  That’s  what naps are for.

Most days, it is me and the babies at home.  I try to capture what we do  by snapping pictures of them, but since I’m alone, no one captures what I do.  Nisey and Grandpa stopped by on Saturday for a visit and captured some of multitasking mania.  Looking back at some of it, I just had to smile.  It’s quad life, what can I say?

Yes, this picture was sort of staged. However, when alone I often look like this. I’ve got Harper practicing sitting, Rylin is doing modified tummy time, Sydney is practicing her standing, and Mason is pushing up on his arms. I also burp babies by putting one on each thigh and holding one.

Grandpa stepped in so Sydney could go upside down.

During tummy time, the babies help me work out my biceps. I start with Harper and do about 10 reps, then switch to a lighter baby for another 10-15. They also work their abs as they flex to keep their limbs out straight.

Okay, I’m probably not multitasking here, but I’ve got to show how much they LOVE going upside down now!  I may be singing or chattering to them so maybe a bit of multitasking.

Even with extra feeders, someone is still multitasking by feeding two babies!

Dad snapped this picture of me spoon feeding  Mason while bottle feeding Rylin.. I had no idea I was even doing it!

Even Nisey is juggling all four babies in her lap. Clearly she ran out of room!

Grandpa was helping entertain both Sydney and Stella at the same time. They really enjoyed gazing at each other through the glass.

After changing diapers, George strolled into the living room like this proclaiming, “I’ve got three of them!”  I guess he just didn’t have room to carry a fourth.

How do you multitask?  Any multitasking habits you’d like to break?  If you text and drive, please stop that one ASAP.

hugs!

Amber