Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Mommy's First Week at Work
Many of you already know, but this was my first week back to work. Many of you called or emailed to make sure I was alright and though I put on a brave face - it would be a lie to say it wasn't tough. It was. Very.
Like much else in life, the anticipation was worse than the actual event - thus I had a good cry Sunday night and a rough night sleep full of bad dreams. But Monday really wasnt THAT bad. I was lucky that John took paternity leave this week and next so I didnt have to wrestle with trying to get ready, get the baby ready adn get both of us out of the house. Nor did I have to face dropping him off at daycare. Instead, John brought him to daycare for a few hours each day to ease him ( and us) into it. So on Monday I left a sleeping, cute baby - no tears from either of us. Coming to work was nice - it was great to wear real clothes, have my hair done, socialize with my co-workers and catch up on all the gossip. Thats pretty much how my first day back went. Tuesday we had an event and Wednesday I had a bunch of "catch up" meetings. But by Thursday I can safely say I was "over" being back and ready to be back at home with Sol. There just isnt enough in the day to distract me from missing my little man.
To top it all off Sol got a pretty bad cold this week - so when I am with him he's either sleeping or fussy, coughing, sneezing or breathing like an 85 year old smoker. Every time he coughed it was like someone tore my heart out and stepped on it. It was soooo hard to leave him. John took v.v. good care of him and he never got a fever or anything and he's already on the mend - but still - it will forever be remembered that Sol got a cold my first day back at work. Ug - this mom stuff is tough.
I'm sure it gets easier - as it already has ( we are doing a lot less loads of laundry as Sol goes through less onesies and diaper rags!). I know its the right thing for me and for Sol. I need to re-engage my mind and he needs to be socialized and not be a momma'sboy - But I would be lying if I said didnt wish we would win a zillion bucks so I could stay home with Solly everyday. Oh and I'd give my left arm for him to never, EVER, get sick again.
Like much else in life, the anticipation was worse than the actual event - thus I had a good cry Sunday night and a rough night sleep full of bad dreams. But Monday really wasnt THAT bad. I was lucky that John took paternity leave this week and next so I didnt have to wrestle with trying to get ready, get the baby ready adn get both of us out of the house. Nor did I have to face dropping him off at daycare. Instead, John brought him to daycare for a few hours each day to ease him ( and us) into it. So on Monday I left a sleeping, cute baby - no tears from either of us. Coming to work was nice - it was great to wear real clothes, have my hair done, socialize with my co-workers and catch up on all the gossip. Thats pretty much how my first day back went. Tuesday we had an event and Wednesday I had a bunch of "catch up" meetings. But by Thursday I can safely say I was "over" being back and ready to be back at home with Sol. There just isnt enough in the day to distract me from missing my little man.
To top it all off Sol got a pretty bad cold this week - so when I am with him he's either sleeping or fussy, coughing, sneezing or breathing like an 85 year old smoker. Every time he coughed it was like someone tore my heart out and stepped on it. It was soooo hard to leave him. John took v.v. good care of him and he never got a fever or anything and he's already on the mend - but still - it will forever be remembered that Sol got a cold my first day back at work. Ug - this mom stuff is tough.
I'm sure it gets easier - as it already has ( we are doing a lot less loads of laundry as Sol goes through less onesies and diaper rags!). I know its the right thing for me and for Sol. I need to re-engage my mind and he needs to be socialized and not be a momma'sboy - But I would be lying if I said didnt wish we would win a zillion bucks so I could stay home with Solly everyday. Oh and I'd give my left arm for him to never, EVER, get sick again.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Sol's First Holiday
Checking out the Sol museum - that is Grandma M's collection of Sol photos on the fridge.
Having fun hanging w/Grandma and Daddy
An afternoon snooze before all the holiday fuss
Solly and Mommy at Rosh Hashanna Dinner
Solly and Grandma's Friends - Marilyn and Dottie. Solly was treated to a wonderful sing along by these professional grandmas.
Solly sitting at the table - just cause he cant eat the yummy Rosh Hashannah food doesnt mean he wants to be left out of the action.
Family portrait
Family portrait with the WHOLE family
Whew - its exausting being so cute for guests!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sol's Trip to S. Fla
Aunt Mich helping with Sol's pre-trip bath.
Umm..hello...anyone have a phone book I can sit on?? Mom and Dad took us out to a fun English-themed tavern/restaurant for John's B-day -- Solly had to sit in the booth with us - it was too cute not to show everyone.
John ordered the bourbon sampler which arrived while he was giving Sol his drink of choice.
Mom went a little crazy and ordered a beer sampler -which included a chocolate-ale, yummy!
Solly helping Daddy set up his new laptop - a surprise b-day gift from mommy.
Our first trip to S. Fla with Sol could not have gone better. When he wasnt sleeping, he just peacefully looked out the window - it was wonderful! We had one massive stop at the turnpike reststop to change his diaper and pick up food for us - he loved all the new sights and sounds - he was an angel. When he got hungry, I climbed in the back and fed him in his car seat and sat with him and Sammie - who was v. excited to see Mommy in the backseat. It really went very well. Once we got here, Grandma and Grandpa just loved all over him and are currently setting the world record for the MOST pictures taken of a grandchild in a 48 hour period. All the traveling and change in schedule and environment did bring on a pretty massive meltdown from Sol but once he cried himself out and fell asleep the day tired him out and we got a FULL 6 HOURS OF SLEEP -- it was lovelyt!!!
More pictures to follow after tonite's Rosh Hashannah Dinner - suffice it to say, this is a pretty wonderful holiday for the Merzer/Flemings.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Are you kidding me?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Solly & his toys
He is now wactively looking at some of his toys - he is also bringing things to and putting them in his mouth. But here is he having a little conversation with his lion.
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