I'm a "lister," as many of you are. Lists help me. I need them. I usually have at least 3 scattered on my "desk". The Chore list, the Work list, and right now, a vacation planning list and a birthday planning list. Um, yes. I feel the pressure mounting for what will be (I guarantee it!) a very small and hmmm... let's call it "old-fashioned" 1st birthday for sweet little E. I can't handle that quite yet. Who cares about the party - I can't handle the fact that Eli will be 1 soon. ONE.
*tear*
Moving on.
Eli is now constantly into everything. I actually really love that about him and this stage. I wish I could spend my day on the floor playing with him and being goofy -- you know I love that so much. But, instead I spend my day barricading myself behind a coffee table (turned at an angle, boxing me in, so Eli can't reach me. I know that sounds horrible, but if he could reach me, he'd be at my feet or standing at eye level to my computer all day, thus making it IMPOSSIBLE to work.) This is my first week back on the job after 1.5 weeks off. I needed that time and am so grateful I could have it off to spend with my family.
Does vacation make it harder to return to work for anyone else?
With each new stage, Eli and I have learning of our own to do in terms of how we will balance work and play. Since he is now everywhere, working is a bit more challenging. I still rely on his two naps (and his 7pm bedtime) to get solid, uninterrupted work accomplished. And, when he's awake and not eating, he's typically standing on the other side of the coffee table trying to get my attention. Well, or grab that paper that is just out of reach (so he can shove it in his mouth!).
I hate to sound like I'm complaining because I am beyond grateful that I get to spend my days with Eli. The last thing I want is to put him in daycare. I just feel bogged down some days. The house is a mess, I have 9 hours of work to do EACH day, and a little one to keep an eye on. Can I just feel a little overwhelmed by it all without sounding like I'm complaining?
Thanks.
On a positive note, today is Friday. I won't diminish that with the fact that tomorrow is a workday due to year end close.
Oops. That slipped out.
Starting over...
Today is Friday! And, to make it even better, Eli leaned in for a couple of kisses yesterday (and kept his tongue in his mouth!). Melt. My. Heart. He is honestly such a joy - I can't put it into words and do it justice!
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| Please ignore the leftover carrot on his nose! ;) |
Look at his sweet face! :) I just can't get enough.
Oh, and Bill got a new Macbook Air this week. If I didn't spend all day on the computer, I'd be dying to play with it! :) It's already our favorite new toy!
I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend!
This is my encouragement verse for today. As with all things blog, this is for me. Maybe you can appreciate it where you are today, too.
Ephesians 3:17-19
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Love!! I promise that I'll have something interesting for you later!
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