Roller coaster

Yesterday was a prime example of the emotional roller coaster that I am on these days. There is no rhyme or reason for it. I just fluctuate from completely blissed out, to tired, to grumpy, to sad. All in the same day.

I think it is D2's age and the time of year. Not only is it fall, the most beautiful season, but also the saddest for me since I hate winter. It is also "almost back to work" time. I have 2.5 months left on my leave and each day leaves me anxious to enjoy every moment left, and sad that the moments are passing so fast.

We have begun interviewing day cares and although it makes me happy to see what wonderful women are out there ready to take on the challenge of caring for my baby. It also makes me sad to know that I will have to hand him over every day to go to work. And before you say "why can't you stay home? make it work, we did", its not possible, and that is all I am going to say about that. I may be possible in the future, but it isn't possible now. I plan on choosing a day care for D2 by mid next week. That will help take away some stress and it will allow us to start getting him familiar with whom ever we chose. He is VERY attached to me and cries hysterically when left anyone other than Kevin. He even cries with family, family he is very familiar with. So a stranger should be interesting. I want to do a long, gradual introduction to make this as easy as possible. It won't be easy, but easier... WAAAAHHHHH (that's me, not him).

We have been going to play group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Tiny Hoppers near our house. I actually won the 12 week pass in a silent auction at a craft sale organized by Turtlehead. Thanks Lynn, it was the best $40 I ever spent. I am meeting new people and D2 is getting used to being around other little kids. At home he spends all his time around bigger kids (like 5 and over) and he will have to get used to little ones for day care. He enjoys the play structures and watching the other children play. He isn't crawling yet, but I am sure he isn't far away. He shuffles on his bum and when he gets on his belly will go into a downward dog (think Yoga) position, but still no knees. I keep showing him, but he isn't buying it. Once he does though, it won't take long till he is flying around the place. We have been decluttering and baby proofing in anticipation :)

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Take care all and I will be sure to update you all next week on the day care progress.

10-10-10

I know I am one day late, but I was so busy yesterday I was only able to take the photos. Posting had to wait. I hosted Kevin and my family for Thanksgiving dinner and we spent two days cooking and cleaning (with a 3yo's birthday party in the middle). It was a super busy weekend. It doesn't even feel like we have had 3 days off. I think we need 3 more :)

Here are my 10 photos, taken every hour from 8am to 5pm. Thanks to @MissFish for suggesting this project. It was lots of fun participating and looking at all the other photos that were posted.

Hanging with the baby:
Daydreaming while the baby naps:
Doing Dishes:
A quick snack before we head to the party:
On the road to the party:
Kids playing:
Patiently waiting for cake:
On the road home:
Playing with his BBQ:
Cooking for tomorrow Thanksgiving dinner: