Unlike the arrival of my daughter, I was completely clueless on what to do and what to expect…this time around with baby number 2 on the way, and the help of Marie Kondo’s minimalist approach to life, I feel a bit more prepared…I think…
Are you ever ready for the arrival of your baby? Is anyone ever ready for their arrival of their baby! I’m praying I am…
But with a school going child, a husband that works 5 – 8 days straight with really odd hours, taking charge and planning it all out strategically is the only way I can provide order to all our lives.
Just like Amra, this baby is going to be completely different for me – a complete lifestyle adjustment because the last time I did this entire baby thing was almost 8 years ago.
Therefore, instead of running around like headless chicken, I decided in my infinite mercy to approach this pregnancy the same way I do life, events and work – with a solid excel plan in place. Since babies are as unpredictable as they can be, the least I can do, is plan everything to the best of my ability.
One cold June morning, with my Excel sheet, open, I was ready to plan out my life, my daughter’s life and anything to make Zunaid’s life easier until the arrival of this little princess – and a little beyond.
The result – a 4 page document and hopefully I didn’t forget anything.
If you want, you can download my entire document and amend it perfectly for you.
How far have I gotten with this list?
- Amra’s home teacher has been hired to ensure Amra stays on board while I am away
- Meals have been pre-ordered for Zunaid and Amra for the month of October
- I’ve bought as much as I can on my list if not everything for this baby
- I’m busy prepping Amra’s school schedule and home schedule for everyone here at home
- September I have Amra’s birthday and a family wedding so I’m busy prepping for that
- I still need to ensure Amra and I get to the hairdresser before 5 October
- And I need to finish up at work
Am I forgetting anything?
xoxo
Wow so organized 👏🏼👏🏼 Well done mommy
We adopted a similar approach and can vouch that we definitely more prepared with #2!
Nicely written!