My daily life with Jack is very different than with Gracie and Molly. When Gracie and Molly were young we were paying a mortgage and working full-time. Now I have more freedom to spend time with Jack and travel. In this episode, I dive into my day to day with Jack and how that has changed.
Key Takeaways:
[4:46] Not worrying so much as I did with Gracie and Molly
[6:46] Being older and planning more for Jack’s future
[9:42] Working full-time, coaching, and paying bills
[11:25] My mother helping to take care of Gracie and Molly
[12:18] Kenny struggling to adjust to our new normal
[16:21] Family not being around all the time or providing childcare
[20:03] Jack’s siblings and the age gap between them
[23:20] Jack going to childcare is a huge change
[25:26] Having more time and freedom to spend with Jack
[27:47] Breastfeeding Jack with the help of donated milk
[30:09] There’s no right or wrong way to parent
[31:46] My expectations for Jack
[32:57] Kenny going to doctor’s appointments is different
[34:28] Jack has traveled a lot more than Gracie and Molly ever did
[36:01] Starting a conversation about death and preparing to die
[38:50] Wanting to be honest with Jack about my experiences
Resources from this episode:
- Peanut
- Milk Bank
- Nora McInerny Ted Talk
- Nora McInerny podcast
- Jason Rosenthal Ted Talk
- Peter Saul Ted Talk
- Isabel Merrin Ted Talk
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