I used to think that my primary job as a mother was to be my kids' playmate. And I truly used to spend every waking minute with Emerson, my firstborn. But after a very exhausting second pregnancy and having another baby that requires lots of attention, it dawned on me that I cannot be my toddler's playmate and my baby's source of life at the same time.  At first, I felt serious guilt about this. I was putting way too much pressure on myself as a mom. But then I realized that this is just a part of life, and sooner or later, Emerson was going to have to learn that the world doesn't revolve around him :) I still interact with him while he is doing different activities throughout the day, and I also try make time to read books with him or play choo choos while his sister is sleeping, but I just cannot devote the entire day to him anymore. And some days may go by where our one-on-one time is slim. But I no longer feel guilty about this. It's just the reality of being a mom to a baby and a toddler.