I just realized my baby girl is officially a toddler and will be two in six shorts months. I’m amazed at how fast the last 18 months have passed. Though I remember a lot of the long nights and rough days, I feel like I’ve missed a lot too.
PS she didn’t like the flash when she was sleeping.
Change of plan: chicken parmesan instead of chicken salad.
The holidays have been a bit rough at our house. Christmas Eve Sophia had an accident in which she bit her lip, my step-mom’s father passed on Christmas day and I had reached the pinnacle in my turbulent relationship with my sister two days after Christmas. Even with all of that, the holidays were pleasant (just emotionally draining).
We enjoyed quality time with Josh’s parents and I had a nice breakfast with my dad on Christmas Eve. I guess what I’m trying to say, is that we have to make the most we can of the pleasant times. Though it’s hard to get pass the other stuff (especially for me), you have to cherish the calm moments.
I’m not saying all is well in the earlier mentioned situations but there are moments where life goes on and there is peace. Like holding Sophia as she napped once she calmed down after the accident or enjoying Christmas brunch with Josh’s grandma. We need to love the small moments.
So my wish for 2012 is to cherish the calm moments and not to dwell on the turbulence in between.
Girls Vacation
My parents invited us to join them in Virginia Beach for a week and after much discussion, I decided I’d drive down with Sophia by myself. Traveling one-on-one with a child has a lot more implications than I imagined. For example, no quick potty breaks. I didn’t even think about that type of situation nor the crying fest that occurs when you wake them up so you can stop to go.
This trip makes me appreciate the trips I go on with my husband so much more and gives me awe for the single moms who do it all by themselves 24/7.
Even though it’s a lot of work, I loved the time I spent with Sophia, especially all the cuddles.
Lastly, the waste that occurs when you make cute finger sandwiches. Thankfully Josh took some for breakfast/lunch.
Here’s how those fun shapes were made, in case you thought I cut each one with a knife and my awesome creative skills.
I missed Sophia’s Halloween party at daycare but I did get to make fun finger sandwiches for her class. I really hope they share photos from that day.
My view at 5am (I wish I was looking at the inside of my eye lids).
I’ve finally hit the point were I know I need to make a change in my life to lose weight and get healthier. Though I’ve known I needed to do this over the last 6+ months, I haven’t been willing to make the sacrifice required to add working out to my daily schedule.
I had two options in how to fit in a little bit of exercise, after work or in the morning. Since the only time I get to spend with Sophia is at night, evenings weren’t really an option for this working mom. So I made the sacrifice of losing sleep by prying myself out of bed before 5am so that I can improve my health.
What sacrifices have you made as a working parent?
Today I missed Sophia’s 15 month baby well visit. Some may be appalled but as a working momma, you sometimes have to make hard decisions about how to spend time out of the office. Since I opted to take care of Sophia on the daycare’s in-service day, I decided that Josh could handle the appointment.
Though I missed learning that I have a tall (89%) and skinny (36%) lady, opposite of me, I was able to find the humor in her being upset over getting on the scale (one way we are alike). Meanwhile Josh had the opportunity to shine as a proud papa. He watched Sophia show her smarts when she complete the developmental tasks for the doctor and comforted her when she got her shots.
What hard decisions have you made to balance your work/home life?
