que sera
I had to post this picture - a new favourite - to cheer myself up. It represents what I'm trying to focus on - an end to a joyful first 10 1/2 months at home with my baby boy. Its much harder than work - any work - my friend Jen was right. I didn't believe her. But its also the best thing, BEST thing, ever. In every sense - even through the most serious and debilitating sleep deprivation. I am so lucky.
Tomorrow is chapter 2. Back at work - but more important, the beginning of E's daycare "career". I hate that - that's not news to anyone, but I'm going to soldier on and be a tough mum and brave it. I hope I don't fall apart tomorrow. That's all I ask. If I can make it through the first day, I'll be okay.
Today's frustration: we have no running water. The garden hose we currently have connected between the water line and our house (long story) is frozen. I had just enough water in the electric kettle to make E's bottles for the day - we'll have to go buy some more to stock the fridge. I do NOT want to be without water tomorrow morning before work as I'll need a shower. I guess I'll try to wash my hair tonight if we get the hose thawed. What a pain in the ass.
Next time I INSIST on buying a charming "fixit" house that we can "afford" even though our realtor advises against it, smack me sideways. Now I need to find a toilet that works. Joy.
posted by Sherocious at 8:57 a.m.
3 Comments:
That little guy is so cute! What a smile. I hope things work out with the water.
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We're all thinking of you three taking on Phase 2. This too will be part of the good times of E's early years. I'll be sitting quietly at your shoulder, as close as the phone, whispering support and encouragement. Love Nan
Shelagh,
Good luck with going back to work. It's hard, and I hope you achieve the elusive balancing act that working mothers strive so hard for. I'm not quite there yet myself, but it hasn't been as bad as I had originally thought.
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