Progress!

Its been a while since I did a construction update, which is partially because I forgot and partially because the builders took an unannounced and unplanned hiatus for about 6 weeks. Sigh. So the front entrance & driveway improvement portion of the project won't happen until the spring. However, the deck is coming along nicely now. We just need railings, real treads on the stairs, a gate and the pergola.

December 18

Rose is growing by leaps and bounds, and is now chatting up a storm. Its very cute, especially when punctuated by that big toothless smile. It's just so amazing to see delight cross her face when we have a conversation. Tim is loving her and really enjoys spending time with her. She's now grabbing and swatting at things, which is a new feat this week. She's slept through the night five times in December, so that's encouraging. Especially when you get a night like last night where she woke every three hours for something to eat. She's definitely in a little growth spurt right now as she was really sleepy today too.

I'm staring down the face of my return to work, but now I'm thinking it will actually be OK. Although it will lend structure and routine to our lives, it will definitely take some getting used to.

A Preview

I had to go to a work event this week, which certainly gave me a preview of what lies ahead once I return to work. Specifically. a very early wake-up. And a pretty scheduled morning (and I guess evening too) routine, none of which is all that appealing. I'm trying to work out a four day week for as long as possible, but I know my boss will be a weasel in the end. He's already started and I still have four weeks before I go back. Sigh. I really need to change jobs, which I had naively thought I could accomplish while on my maternity leave. I'm lucky if I get laundry from the washer to the dryer at 0this point. What was I thinking/smoking/sniffing?

However, those are all worries for another time. I trust that things will work out in the long run. I do think that getting back to work will be good for my mental health - feeling competent rather than this long learning curve I'm currently on will be a nice experience.