Honestly, if I didn't check everyday I would not know what day it was. I cannot believe that my maternity leave is more than half way over. Literally (say it like the guy on parks & rec), it feels like we just got home from the hospital with our friendly monster. Things are going really well. Tyler is sleeping in a semi-regular pattern (3.5-5 hour stretches at night!) and I'm learning how to get things done one handed.
We've been focused on daycares for the past week. Tyler was accepted into one outstanding daycare and rejected into another. We're waiting to hear back from the final 2 we're on the list for to make a decision. I have mixed emotions about daycare. I'm excited for him to grow and learn, socialize and make friends. But mostly I just feel sad. I will miss my little boy. Geez, I can't talk about it just yet. I have stuff to do later on today and I can't cry for the next hour. I will repeat to myself: he will be fine, he isn't spending all day crying for me, he will be fine, he isn't going to forget who I am, he will be fine. I will be worthless at work for quite awhile I'm sure. Tough cookies.
Life is good. I have learned a few things that I'd like to share with you:
1. It is a bad idea to make cake balls and start a diet on the same day. Diet fail.
2. Do not judge the mother with the screaming baby at the store. I promise you she is more upset than you could ever be. Plus it's mean and I'm pretty sure it comes back around ten fold.
3. If the pacifier falls on the ground, you can a) wipe it with expensive pacifier wipes and put it back, b) plan ahead and bring a nice clean back up pacifier or c) lick it, pick dust off, wipe on shirt and stick back in babies mouth. Don't judge me.
4. The snap and go stroller is the best thing money can buy, followed by a baby swing. Get these things if you're expecting, you won't regret it.
5. A burp cloth, pacifier, toy and blanket now have a home in every room in our house. In addition to these things, we also have something to put our little monster down in every room. Genius.
6. Learn to make hard choices. I can EITHER brush my teeth OR put on deodorant. I can EITHER do the dishes OR eat lunch. I can EITHER go for a walk OR vacuum the house. I make these choices all the time. For example, I decided to put out snacks for some friends that were coming over rather than shower. Don't judge me.
7. Food is a fantastic thing to give a new family. Just some friendly advice, I barely have time to wash my own dishes so I definitely don't have time to wash and return yours. Disposable is the answer.
8. If you see me walking with my son in the stroller and my dogs at the same time, please do not make some kind of dog sledding comment to me. I will punch you in your face. I realize I look a little crazy, but I love my dogs and my son. Suck it.
9. The dogs food bowls can remain empty for a few hours without disaster. Whew.
10. I used to think the goal was to get Tyler to sleep through the night. Now, at hour 4 of him sleeping I have to resist the urge to pick him up. I miss his sweetness. But, do resist if you can. The few times I didn't he rewarded my tenderness with screaming and spitting up in my hair.
Until next time,
JO
