Student mama to a baby. I don't advise it.
I graduated this past December, but not really. I have one last paper to turn in, and the grade for it has to be in in two days. I'm trying to get it done today. This student mama thing was really easy when I was mom to a 4 year old (now 8 year old). But a baby? I would have thought not having a job would give me time to get my assignments done, but not when I have to get up every minute and a half to replace a binky. Feeding takes a while. Changing her interrupts me as well. And I knew this would happen, I just didn't realize what an enormous distraction she would be! And she's even pretty mild mannered. She doesn't cry unless she's hungry (well, she whines when she drops her binky. Hold on... still there?... okay I'm back!)
So I have this one day to write this paper. I'd like to have it in within the next hour or two. Hold on... where's that blanket?... okay I'm back! Think I'll do it?
I'm waiting for her to fall asleep. I'm trying to do this while she's awake, but it's too distracting. When she falls asleep, I swear to all things in the sky I'm going to write this thing out like a madwoman. Of course, if that were the case, I'd have it written by now. Right? Sigh...
Oh! I think she's done it, I think she's fallen asleep! It was the blanket that did it... wait... maybe not. Oh no, that's it! She's asleep, all snuggly with a blanket in her swing! She's so beautiful...
Now I have to go check my facebook! I mean... write that paper...
"Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the miser by generosity; overcome the liar by truth." -Buddha
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You have so aptly described my life! Except I am not a student, but I try to teach from home, online. I have a baby to take care of, too. I had no idea it would be this hard. Other online teachers say their courses take them about 10-15 hours a week. Mine? I don't even know. How do you teach in 5-minute increments?? It's slowly getting a teensy bit better as he's around 7 months old now, but it's still impossible to get anything done if he's awake. Binky, diaper, play with me, pick that up, change the music, feed me, change my clothes, take me for a walk, clean the house (oh wait, I don't really do that), take a shower myself (yep, again, seldom happens...) So, we're a smelly bunch over here, at least until 5:30 p.m. when the BF saves the day.
Good luck! I'm an English teacher if you need a proofreader...and congrats on graduating!
"Thou shalt not" might reach the head, but it takes "Once upon a time..." to reach the heart. -Philip Pullman
Oh V, this is my life, too. I've been in school forever. I actually went into labor during finals. I thought it would get easier as Jonah got older, but at 2, he is now less likely to let me get anything done. I long for the days when he actually napped. The only time I get to do any work is after he's in bed for the night. Unfortunately, I work 3-4 nights per week.
I had two 15 page papers due last week and I finally broke down and paid someone to come and take him so I could get some work done in one long 8 hour stretch. I was totally cursing my single mama-hood and fantasizing about marrying the next man who asks just so I can get some shit done around here. Funny because I'm a dyke and at the time, I was dead serious.
So fantastic that you've accomplished your goal. You're so close! Wish I could come take that gorgeous babe off of your hands for a few hours. Hang in there! You rock the house, fierce womyn.
Miss you now that I'm offa the facebook. How have you been lady? Uh, besides the insane amounts of single parenting and schoolwork. 
We're good. Just enjoying the whole 14 days between last semester and the next one. Broke, tired, and happy.
hi girl! This is my life! I am glad you approved me on Facebook. I know that sometimes I just have to leave. Thats all I can do. My husband is also a full time student and between us, there are 3 preschoolers.Thats it, and well, here we are! HUGS, chica!
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