Random bits from the past two days:
- Thanks for all of your well-wishes about my return to work. Monday was way, way easier than I thought it would be. Jay and I tag-teamed the kids and made it out the door within an hour. When I left the kids at daycare, there were no tears (shockingly, not even from me! Although I was mildly irritated by the fact that some of my colleagues said inane things like: “You’d probably rather be at home right now, huh?” or “I bet you really miss your kids.”) Anyhoo, when I arrived to pick up the kids, there were no colossal meltdowns, just smiling faces. I was so proud of how well Elliot and Arlo adjusted, I thought I might burst. And the daycare owner actually told me my kids were “amazing.” Sure, I’m paying her, but I like to think she meant it, because I think so too. I’m ridiculously thankful that they are in a place where they are so well cared for.
- I’d forgotten how completely insane the after-work routine is - making dinner, squeezing in some quality playtime and then before you know it they’re off to bed and you’re packing up stuff for the next day. Drink, anyone?
- Yesterday went well, too. Well, except the part where Elliot had a total meltdown because the daycare staff dared to feed her something that is not included on her list of 8 foods she’ll consider sampling with her discerning palate. The daycare owner was almost in tears because she couldn’t get her to eat. Poor thing - I told her it’s all about power with Elliot. Don’t engage - if she wants to eat, she’ll eat. If not, she can be stubborn and feel hungry for a few hours. Lord knows she has more than enough reserves to draw on without being in danger of wilting away.
- Oh, and then there was that minor part after we returned home and Arlo dipped his entire hand into a bowl of hummus and walked around the house leaving hummus hand prints all over the couch and walls. Yum!
- After dinner last night, the kids and I walked to a nearby park. Elliot wanted to try out the tire swings for the first time. She was delighted that they spun around. She looked up at me and said, “I think I’m gonna stay here forever.”
- Another thing that made my day on Monday, was receiving a Perfect Post Award from my bloggy friend, Mrs. Chicken for my Illusion of Choice post. Who knew it was possible for me to love her more? Thank you all for your amazing comments and support on that post - I was overwhelmed by the response. I tried to respond to all of your comments as I think it sparked an interesting and important discussion.
- Speaking of blog-business, it probably goes without saying that I may be scarce around these parts for the next few weeks while I get adjusted to my new schedule. I’ll try to at least lurk around your blogs - and who knows, maybe I’ll even write a decent post next time! If I’m not around, please know that I’ll be thinking of you and missing you.
Hehe, no worries about “good” posts…at least this list has full coherent sentences. My post from yesterday? Not so much.
Thinking of you too!
And I’m so glad the kids are liking daycare. That is a huge relief, I know!
so glad to hear that the transition is going well!!
i look forward to your lurking and your next perfect post!
and btw i love hummus!!
Glad the transition is going well. And what’s this after-work insanity you speak of?? That never happens in my well-oiled machine…..(hee hee)
I love any and all of your posts. Get your house in order and we’ll see you when we see you!
Glad things went well!
Congratulations on the perfect post, it deserved it. Glad everything went smoothly! I have found my kids are better if I am not around. heh! Looking forward to your next perfect post!
I’m glad you adjusted to the new routine. Don’t worry about your kids. I’m sure it will take them less time to get used to things and it does for you.
And besides, who wouldn’t want to go back to work if it means knitting on your lunch break. Where are we meeting?
I’m so glad your first day back went well!! And it’s perfectly understandable to need a few days of adjustment! I hope it continues to go well and your adjustment goes fast for you.
We feel self-conscious about it, but we send our daughter to daycare with beans and wienies probably 70% of the time because we know it’s one of the only things guaranteed to not get thrown on the floor. And yes, reserves are good for those other times.
I wanted to nominate that post so bad, but knew somebody else would anyway.
So glad to hear your transition is going well.
Well I’m a royal ass! I completely forgot to even wish you well. So sorry, hope you’ll forgive me.
I’m such a jerk!
Also, mmmmm! Hummus!
glad to hear it went well
If it were me, I’d have been trailing after him licking up the hummus — yum!!
Glad to hear you’re settling in.
So very glad you’re back in business, so to speak! And everyone will be better than fine.
Glad to hear it’s going well. Perhaps you should purchase a taser and apply it to all of your coworkers that make comments like the ones in the post. It would come in handy with dealing with people at the grocery store too. Just a thought.
With the Andi / Jason team how could anything go wrong.
Glad things at the daycare went well. I like your attitude about getting your girl to eat. They do eat when they’re hungry, don’t they?
I used to love our tire swing. Loved it. My sister and I would take turns spinning each other around as fast and as tight as the rope would allow, and the person on it would get crazy dizzy from the unwinding.
I think I would still like it.
Yes, wine at the end of the day. Necessary.
Glad your re-entry was okay.
Oh the after work routine. I know it well…and still haven’t figured out how to completely make it work and feel like I’ve accomplished everything I need to.
Best of luck!
I hope you and the kids all adjust well!
Congrats on your job! I hope your routine soon settles down.
hummus handprints. NICE. we’ve had that at our house before…
I’m glad your return was untraumatic! WHEW! what a relief
Sounds like you’ve found an awesome daycare center! And as for the owner saying your kids are amazing, if she was just trying to kiss your butt she’d simply say. “They did really great,” or “We enjoyed having them!” Saying they are AMAZING is something special!
I’m so glad the return to work went well. It can be tricky any time there’s an adjustment like that. And your kids are amazing, know why? Cause you’re amazing.
And sorry this is so late, I’ve been a little, ahem, preoccupied.