Wednesday, April 13
Tuesday, April 5
um, yeah
So, that didn't last long. My "togetherness" that is.
Day 1 at work was really only 2 hours, so I didn't need to pack breakfast, lunch, or a pump. Mia even ended up sleeping the entire time I was gone, so no pumping at home, either. Piece o' cake.
Day 2, yesterday, was my first full day. I packed my coffee, snack, lunch, pump bag, wallet, sunglasses, etc, etc. The day wasn't exactly ideal once I got home, but while I was at work, all went relatively smoothly considering all that is happening at our school this week.
Day 3, today, well, let's just say that I've really got nowhere to go but up from here. Snack? Uh, no. Lunch? Forgot that, too. Water (I'm an addict)? A bit. Pump bottles to collect milk so that I can pump through the day? Only 1 small one. So here I sit with no food, very full b**bies, and I'll be rushing through a drive-thru trying to pump once side at a time, asking for an empty cup so I can pour the milk in there and then pump the other side, then rushing back and eating while I'm pumping, trying not to get in an accident. At least I remembered my coffee which might just be more important than food after 2 very emotional days of almost no sleep. Because a hungry, grumpy, engorged, emotional mama/teacher who's exhausted and without coffee? eeesh! Not a pretty sight.
On a humorous note, though, pause for a moment to imagine the accident report I'd have to file if I did cause an accident: "I'm sorry, officer, I'm normally quite a safe driver. It's just that I was using this hand to pump, and, well, nevermind. You won't believe me anyway."
Day 1 at work was really only 2 hours, so I didn't need to pack breakfast, lunch, or a pump. Mia even ended up sleeping the entire time I was gone, so no pumping at home, either. Piece o' cake.
Day 2, yesterday, was my first full day. I packed my coffee, snack, lunch, pump bag, wallet, sunglasses, etc, etc. The day wasn't exactly ideal once I got home, but while I was at work, all went relatively smoothly considering all that is happening at our school this week.
Day 3, today, well, let's just say that I've really got nowhere to go but up from here. Snack? Uh, no. Lunch? Forgot that, too. Water (I'm an addict)? A bit. Pump bottles to collect milk so that I can pump through the day? Only 1 small one. So here I sit with no food, very full b**bies, and I'll be rushing through a drive-thru trying to pump once side at a time, asking for an empty cup so I can pour the milk in there and then pump the other side, then rushing back and eating while I'm pumping, trying not to get in an accident. At least I remembered my coffee which might just be more important than food after 2 very emotional days of almost no sleep. Because a hungry, grumpy, engorged, emotional mama/teacher who's exhausted and without coffee? eeesh! Not a pretty sight.
On a humorous note, though, pause for a moment to imagine the accident report I'd have to file if I did cause an accident: "I'm sorry, officer, I'm normally quite a safe driver. It's just that I was using this hand to pump, and, well, nevermind. You won't believe me anyway."
Thursday, March 31
here we go again
It's back-to-work day around here, and for the members of this family, that's a big deal. It has me thinking of this from just over a year ago, and thankful for this perspective. Because my heart, though seasoned from three sets of back-to-work tears , still longs to be with my 9 week old Mia, my still-baby Lizzie, and my talkative Pink.
Hello, real world.
Hello, real world.
Friday, March 25
i'm smiling today
Because it's Friday and Beloved will be home soon.
Because I have the three most beautiful little girls I've ever beheld.
Because I can't imagine that there are people in this world that I would have a better time parenting.
Because the man I share a home & family with is my very bestest friend in the whole wide world.
Because I'm at home with my babes!
Because I've had four successful weeks of implementing a new cleaning & organization system thanks to a good friend who's really, really good at cleaning & organizing.
Because I'm living in the exact place where God wants me.
Because I'm at home with my babes!
Because it's supposed to rain again.
Because we have enough money to pay our bills by yet another example of divine provision.
Because I'm still breathing and living.
Because this morning I sat on the floor, again, with a tiny one on my lap smiling & cooing at me.
Because for nine more days, I'm at home with my babes! Because I love being a wife and mom who's able to devote my days to our home and family without being rushed out the door & gone for so many hours every week. It's been lovely.
Because I have the three most beautiful little girls I've ever beheld.
Because I can't imagine that there are people in this world that I would have a better time parenting.
Because the man I share a home & family with is my very bestest friend in the whole wide world.
Because I'm at home with my babes!
Because I've had four successful weeks of implementing a new cleaning & organization system thanks to a good friend who's really, really good at cleaning & organizing.
Because I'm living in the exact place where God wants me.
Because I'm at home with my babes!
Because it's supposed to rain again.
Because we have enough money to pay our bills by yet another example of divine provision.
Because I'm still breathing and living.
Because this morning I sat on the floor, again, with a tiny one on my lap smiling & cooing at me.
Because for nine more days, I'm at home with my babes! Because I love being a wife and mom who's able to devote my days to our home and family without being rushed out the door & gone for so many hours every week. It's been lovely.
Thursday, March 24
a sign my desk needs more regular cleaning
"Mama, this doesn't look like a desk anymore."
"Why?"
"Because there's not much stuff on it. It's all empty right here."
"Why?"
"Because there's not much stuff on it. It's all empty right here."
Wednesday, March 9
Monday, March 7
the preschool run
Usually a bit unpredictable, given the age of the youngsters I'm transporting, preschool run discussions cover a wide variety of topics. My fav so far came last week, between Pink & her BFF, K.
They covered why Lizzie needs her poop medicine (poor thing, that's awfully personal for her sister & cousin to be discussing); what it's like when they can't poop; how it gets better after a good run & play session; how sometimes they can't go & it's hard & their bottoms hurt when it comes out; how their bottoms hurt afterward, too; how if they just sit there for a little while & talk real loud then their bottoms get all warmed up (?) and it feels better. All of this completely unguided by Yours Truly.
I know you're at least a tad bit jealous & sorry that you missed such enlightenment.
They covered why Lizzie needs her poop medicine (poor thing, that's awfully personal for her sister & cousin to be discussing); what it's like when they can't poop; how it gets better after a good run & play session; how sometimes they can't go & it's hard & their bottoms hurt when it comes out; how their bottoms hurt afterward, too; how if they just sit there for a little while & talk real loud then their bottoms get all warmed up (?) and it feels better. All of this completely unguided by Yours Truly.
I know you're at least a tad bit jealous & sorry that you missed such enlightenment.
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