Things I Have Done with Violet in a Sling

Baby carriers like slings and wraps and whatnot are my absolute #1 can't-live-without baby item, and just like with Grace, I've been putting them to good use with Violet.  

I have some that I have sewn, some that I bought, some that are more my favorite than others, but in general I am a huge fan.  Babies generally do not like to be put down and slings make life so much more pleasant and convenient.  Also it is argued that babies that are worn a lot cry less, learn more, and adjust to life outside the womb more easily.  

Furthermore, a sling is an excellent way to disguise a, uh, postpartum tummy.  I am a babywearing fool!  Here are some things I've done while wearing my baby:

• Eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner (although never in the same day, I think)
• Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner (don't worry, though-- I don't do things like use knives, boil water, or the like with a baby strapped to me)
• Gone for walks
• Gone shopping
• Gone to the library
• Gone to restaurants
• Gone to church
• Breastfed my baby
• Played and read books with Grace
• Dressed Grace
• Helped Grace use the toilet
• Used the toilet myself
• Done laundry
• Washed the dishes and loaded/unloaded the dishwasher
• Vacuumed, mopped, and dusted
• Made the bed, and even changed the sheets
• Cut out a pattern for a sewing project
• Used the sewing machine, although she keeps me too far away from it to do anything too tricky or detailed
• Walked in to Grace's preschool to drop her off or pick her up
• Changed out of yoga pants into skirts and jeans to leave the house  (obviously have never managed to change my shirt, though)
• Worked at the computer
• And, of course, blogged