When you are the mother of a newborn and are constantly holding and breastfeeding your new little one, there are a lot of things you learn to do one handed. Like me for example…I have learned the art of one handed typing and use it to do a lot of things. I write blog posts, for example (but at this moment, I am able to use two hands to write this post and it feels luxurious). I am also getting pretty good at one handed web design and development. I’m aiming for a personal record, how many wpms I can type with only one hand.

I’m also pretty good at one handed teaching, as I am often holding Maddie while teaching Logan how to do something. The other day I was holding Maddie and teaching Logan how to use two hands while carrying the iPad…(is that irony?) But the one thing I really excel at, is one handed eating. Something about breakfast, lunch and dinner time makes Maddie want to be held RIGHT.NOW. and daddy doesn’t cut it, she wants mama!!

Here is a list of one handed foods I often reach for while holding the Madster:

• Hot Pockets
• Campbells Soup at Hand
• Sandwiches – Tuna, Turkey, Leftovers thrown into a tortilla
• Baby Carrots
• Strawberries
• Yogurt
• Pringles
• Fish Sticks and Chicken Nuggets (usually left over from Logans plate….blech.)

There has to be a healthier way to eat one handed! Any suggestions?

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