It’s time again for Mommy and Me Monday. Pop out from behind that camera and capture yourself in action with your kids. Check out the inaugural Mommy and Me Monday for more information.
With three kiddos, getting the vacuuming or any other chore done requires a bit of creativity. E loves to be in the carrier, so I put her on my back for a ride.
She was close to me so she wasn’t fussing and I got the vacuuming done.
Double bonus for my mini-photographer once again stealing my phone and taking pictures. She’s coming in handy these days.
*This whole back to school schedule is kicking my behind. As soon as I get the younger two down for quiet/nap time, the big is home in 20 minutes and it starts all over again. I’ll visit..I just might be a couple weeks late! Thanks for sticking around and linking up. I love seeing your with your kiddos and the creative shots some of you take!
**There really is only one requirement here, a picture of you and your baby or babies; your children, your “baby” (ie significant other) or even your fur babies. If your picture doesn’t feature you (meaning you must be in the picture), I will have to delete your link. It’s not fair to the others that follow the rules.**
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Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 14, 12, 8 and 6). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
Grammy L says
When Dave was a baby he was fussy each evening. The only thing that would calm him down was me carrying him while I vacuumed. I wish I’d had one of your carriers. E seems so contented in it. I know how busy you are. Isnt it nice you aren’t teaching. I’m glad you have this time with the girls. Hugs, Grammy L
Krystyn says
Yes, so glad I’m not teaching.
And, the carriers are awesome! I recommend them every chance I get (I didn’t have one with #1!)
Mom Photographer says
my kids scream bloody murder when I turn on the vacuum. the carrier is a wonderful idea, though!
Krystyn says
I remember #1 and #2 screaming with the vacuum, too, but I wasn’t wearing them. Yes, give the carrier a try. Hopefully it helps…might help in the kitchen, too. When your #2 gets a little bigger, you could even use a carrier on your back!
Jenny says
Love! I wish Eli like his ergo…but he hates it! She looks happily content in there.
Krystyn says
Really, he hates it? Bummer. She likes it as long as I’m moving. If I try to sit down with her in it or even stand still, she starts to get the wiggles.
Redhead Baby Mama says
Cutest Papoose I’ve ever seen 😉
Krystyn says
Aww..thanks!
Karen Hartzell says
So sweet! Love that E was all snuggly so you could get some stuff done. 🙂
I so miss the baby stage!
Krystyn says
Yeah, she’s a pretty go with the flow girl..until she’s ready to sleep..then she wants to lay down in her bed!
Amy @ Render Me Mama says
I think this is the only way I got things done for a period of at least 3 years. I am just now getting to where I can clean in some kind of peace.
Krystyn says
Oh, I still don’t get it done in any peace:)
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I liked the back carrier better than the front, but that is funny that you vacuum while holding her! lol
Britni Bradford says
I agree, getting vaccuming done with a baby has got to be one of the hardest things ever.
Nicole S says
Yes! This is how I vacuum too. And cook dinner, or fold laundry, or wash dishes.. it’s the only way to guarantee that my baby won’t be yelling at me!
Krystyn says
I can do almost all of those. If I try to sit (folding laundry) she’s not too happy with me.
Felicia says
Ah! The Ergo! How I loved that thing.
Krystyn says
You shouldn’t get to leave the hospital without one! They are awesome.
Julie Ghrist says
I think most all kids love to be in the carrier while vacuuming… back and forth back and forth 🙂 My son used to love it! 🙂
Krystyn says
Yep, as long as she’s in the carrier and I’m moving, she’s pretty happy!
Angie says
Just think though…you have 2 bigs to entertain her soon! And hopefully chores will get a little easier. Loving your photographer
Krystyn says
They try to do the entertaining now…they just aren’t very good at it yet!
amanda says
do you know i have yet to wear ej on my back?? the girl is two and i still carry her on my front!! long live the forever baby huh??
Krystyn says
Totally believe it. I don’t do the back very often, I was just worried all the leaning forward would tick her off!
jay says
Yes, getting anything done with small children is always takes extra effort….. but it’s worth it
Krystyn says
Totally agree!
Lorie Shewbridge says
Great photos by your mini-photographer.
I wish we could do that with a couple of our doggies when Bill is vacuuming – they go crazy. =)
Krystyn says
You should give it a try..I just recently saw a post on FB of people with dog carriers:)