Yes, first day back at work and surviving so far. I realized that not thinking about work while I was off was possibly a defense strategy. Coming in today was harder than I thought. Packing up baby for a start, even with all of my husband’s help. Then thinking about all the work, projects and …
I’ve definitely been on vacation – I haven’t been paying much attention at all to the day of the week or how much longer I have off. However, it’s been brought to my attention that return to work is fast approaching. As of tomorrow I have 2 more days of vacation left in this long …
A connected flow of thoughts on my day. Family is really important and takes work to build a healthy, well-functioning extended family. Family time matters and it’s nice to see the streets so quiet as families gather today. I wonder what is so culturally significant about snow on Christmas? I know I feel it and …
Going away is exciting, stimulating, fun. Coming home is renewing, centering, rejuvenating. We’ve been gone for about a week and I am so ready to get home. We’ve seen family and friends, walked, seen sights and – yes – shopped. Now it’s time to get home and resettle in at home. I’m excited to wash …
Good days start with a good night’s sleep. Baby went to sleep a bit after 8 and only woke up 2ce (!) before final wake-up around 6:30. Amazing!! I can’t believe how good it’s goign to feel when she does this more often. We also enjoyed watching “Win Win” last night. This morning started with …
Vacation here is about family.Our girls together are amazingly cute. Watching them play together I can really observe the uniqueness each brings to the world. They have got into some disagreements over who gets to play with what toy :). There is some pulling and not-happy noises. This is the learning and family bonding time …
Last night turned out not quite as planned. Owing to various sleep/nap/bedtime discrepancies, we couldn’t get out of here until around 7:30 and going to the concert didn’t seem practical. So my sister washed up and we went to a drum circle instead. Great to be drumming more lately! I used a djembe and a …
Tonight, on vacation, my sister & I are heading to a house concert in a neighbouring town. My first big outing like this ever post-baby. I’m excited to go, nervous, trusting my husband to be with her, and missing baby already. Must go get ready. Here goes.
Some things I’m learning to accept these days. We inevitably leave late for a trip. We always pack way, way too much for a trip. Whatever we pack, however well organized, will end up in multiple bags, containers, and running loose all over the car before the first day is up. For every extra item …
ETD for our trip: 10 a.m.Actual time leaving town: 12:45. Not bad, but we missed the ideal of hitting the road before baby’s naptime. Result: awakeness and baby play instead of reading, talking and snacking. Eventually she slept. But it was dark. How to read? Answer: the gorgeous sweet silver flashlight in the fabulous toolkit …