Thanks, everyone, for the tips.  They really are helpful.  
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				As for getting stuff done I find if I break stuff down.  Not I will clean the whole house but today I'll do the toilets, tomorrow the tub, Thursday the kitchen counter, then it doesn't seem so overwhelming.  And if I get on a roll and do more fabulous.  And if I'm thrashed it just doesn't happen. 
			
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 This has been my MO for the last 6 months.  If all I can do is wash 3 dishes before Theo decides it's time to do something else, that's what I do. At least I washed something.
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				Not necessarily true though.  GD could come home and take the baby off your hands for 1/2 hour for you to do whatever - including doing nothing at all. 
			
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 This is one of those things that is true and yet not true at the same time.  Most days, if I am in the room, Theo wants me and makes a fuss.  If I want to really hand him off, it can require sequestering myself.  I've been making dinner as much as I can but often it's impossible, as he won't put up with GD as long as he knows I'm nearby.  I'm not one to shut myself in a room alone and read a book, but I guess I'd have to if I really wanted alone time.
However, as I type this, GD is playing with Theo and he's just fine.  In fact, Theo let me get a lot done today. He's eating more and sleeping more - signs of a growth spurt - and it makes him a lot happier and able to play while I do chores with him around.
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				I guess this isn't a good thread to ask for another blog update with Theo pic's? 
			
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 Heehee.  I know I'm way behind on that, too.  His birthday is coming up so there will definitely be an update then.