Things You Learn To Do One-Handed as a Mom

Since becoming a mother I've noticed new abilities in myself for multitasking. As women we are known for multitasking anyway, but being a mom can take this talent to a whole new level! For example, having to bounce a crying baby or balance a bottle for a hungry one while continuing whatever else it is you are trying to get done.

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Here are some funny things I've found myself doing single handedly:

• Typing (bonus points for hitting control+alt+delete, it takes mad skills!)
• Going to the bathroom (gross I know, but I'm sure I'm not the only one :) )
• Stirring whatever is on the stove top
• Measuring ingredients for whatever you are baking
• Picking up the house
• Making the bed
• Eating (a hot meal? what is that?)
• Starting a load of laundry
• Setting the table
• Putting away clean dishes
• Talking on the phone (a given I suppose!)
• Starting a loaf of bread in the bread machine
• Putting away folded laundry

The things I haven't managed yet (or have been to afraid to try!) include but are not limited to ironing, pulling things out of the oven, folding laundry, and showering :). When these tasks are necessary I hope and pray that the swing or bouncy seat will pacify the babe.

I guess if I just wore my baby in the baby wrap more often I could make my own life quite a bit easier :).

How about you- what things do you amuse yourself with by doing one-handed? 

*Warning: I am NOT a proponent for trying to hold your baby while ironing or taking things out of the oven... or showering for that matter! Please be safe, and disregard my silliness!*