Like Clockwork

Warning: If you're not a parent you might want to skip this post

One of the great joys about parenting Noah is his relative predictability. Sure, he has fussy times like we all do, but for the most part you know what you are going to get. Amanda has found a nice rhythm with him in the mornings. He will sit in his crib relatively quietly for just about as long as we need him to, within reason. For example, this morning I heard him stirring before 6:00, but he settled back down. We didn't get him up until 8:00.

I took Noah and Lily grocery shopping this morning so Amanda could have a little quiet time. As I went to change Noah I realized that his diaper was wet, but still pretty clean. That's when it all clicked. On school days Amanda gets Noah up sometime between 7:30 and 8:00, feeds him, nurses him, then puts him in his exersaucer. You can pretty much guarantee a poop within 5 minutes. He may have more later in the day, but at least you can get that one out of the way.

As you parents know, it's always better when you can predict the poops.