I just have to mention a great post on the adoptionblogs site from the wise Owlhaven.
Simplifying your life after your child comes home
The top things she suggests new adoptive parents make sure to do are:
1) Lower your housekeeping standards
2) Stock your kitchen and pantry
3) Go to bed at a decent hour
Obviously, these tips work for non-adoptive new parents too.
I highly recommend you read the full post. It's all common sense, of course, but it helps to have someone spell it out. Especially the mother of EIGHT children.
