Solo parenting for a week

Last week I was solo parenting all three boys while hubs went on a cycling trip to Southern California. Honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I had my routine set in a matter of a night or two, changed it up so I put the two eldest to bed at the same time and then I had a bit of time with the baby before he went to bed. I didn’t do any extra chores (like laundry) and kept the meals kid-friendly/simple.

On the last day, I was running low on ideas that would please all them for supper. I thought: well, kids like beige carb foods. So that’s what I did. I served them pasta with bread lol. Here’s a TikTok I filmed of it:

@spiffykerms last day of solo parenting (of 3 boys). here’s our supper. #soloparenting ? original sound – spiffykerms

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OOTD Spiffykerms Style

 

If there’s any uniform that calls my name – it’s this one. I will always be wearing these prAna leggings, and a black tee. I have multiples of both. This time I’ve paired it with my new Foo Fighters hoodie that I bought at their concert back in August, and some new Sperry Walker Chelsea boots. I know it’s not the typical footwear that you would see in the fall. Rainy season here, isn’t until the spring. However, chasing after two young boys who would love dirt. I thought this was the best option for me at this time in my stage of motherhood… rubber boots for me! I love them, they’re cute right? They’re something I can slip on and off easily without bending down to put on a shoe or tie laces, especially with a baby in my arms. Mornings are often chaotic and I reach for the easy to put on shoes.

You’ve probably seen me post about Sperry for years. But the thing is is that I only work with brands that I would buy myself or just genuinely love the brand. I’ve also said this before but Sperry is a brand that my parents used to wear on my uncle’s boat for years and to years until the boat was sold (I’m no sailor myself lol…. I’m prone to see sickness and I don’t know if that is something easily overcome and I don’t really want to find out ha!) But I do love the look of a classic boat shoe canvas boat shoe.

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Loving the Oribel PortaPlay

My baby is finally old enough to use his Oribel PortaPlay that was sent to us when he was a newborn. Watch me unbox it when we first got it:

@spiffykerms Unboxing and putting together the @loveoribel portaplay activity center for my 7week old (lol… He won’t be able to use it for a while but for now my older boys will enjoy patting at it and playing). It grows with kiddo so once he’s done sitting in it (legs can extend!) the seat can be covered and a table top can be added and it comes with two little stools/seats! #oribel #mamaof3 ? Eel Mountain – Goth Babe

It’s super handy to have at this stage (he’s 10 months old) because as a Mom of 3, as much as I want to hold my baby, I can’t all the time. He sits in this and his two older brothers race over to give him kisses and hugs, and play with him. It grows with kiddo so once he’s done sitting in it (legs can extend!) the seat can be covered and a table top can be added and it comes with two little stools/seats!

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