And so begins the descentJune 12th, 2006 @ 11:26 am
Things are coming to an end at our house. The folks leave tomorrow. (See, didn’t those 12 days just fly by?) And I go back to work next Monday. (Hooray for me taking this extra week off!)
All in all I would say that this was a pretty good visit with them. I am not sure what The King would say, but I think it went well. They didn’t sit at our little apartment everyday for hours. I think that only happened the first day. Which wasn’t so bad.
Just like I knew would happen, I’m going to be very sad when they leave tomorrow morning. Tonight will be our last night to spend with them. And the last time for them to see The Baby. I guess what makes it hard for me is I know how sad leaving The Baby must be for them. I know I would be in hysterics if I had to leave him.
This week is all about being home for the last week with my new baby. I’m trying to keep notes on what his schedule is. Schedule? Yeah, right. Like my 2 month old baby has a schedule. But I’m going to try. That way when I take him to The King’s Mom’s house next Monday, she can sort of, maybe, kind of know what to expect.
Did I tell you that The King’s Mom will be watching The Baby for the first two months? We couldn’t get into the daycare we wanted until August. Even thought we started looking for daycare about 3 months into my pregnancy. I don’t care what the books tell you, you should start looking for daycare before you even get pregnant. (Frema, I’m talking to you!) Oh, and also start saving for daycare. End of “daycare” talk. It makes me too sad…
On a happier note, here are pictures from our trip to the Museum of Flight last week with the family. (For those who voted; my folks did pay my admission [hello, $15.00!], bought me snacks, but didn’t buy me lunch.)
This is an Aerocar. Which, according to the placard, American was totally ready for in the 1960’s. Hey, it’s 2006 and I’m totally ready for an Aerocar. Where can I get one?
And then we went to the Space Needle. Oh I jest. This is just a fake Space Needle at the Museum. I know, you’re shocked-since it looks so real and lifelike!
And now for the picture I took yesterday at my Aunt’s Church.
This is what happens when you are stuck all alone in the “Mother’s Room” feeding your baby. All the while all you can do is look at yourself in the mirror that is strategically placed. As if I want to look at me and my boobs for 20 minutes. Oh, and I could also see up my skirt. Yes, it was sexy.
Sexy, that is, until another mom walks in and totally catches you taking pictures of yourself in the mirror.
Then, not so sexy.
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Frema
said,
June 12, 2006 at 11:37 am
Thanks for the shout-out. But I’m still moving forward with the idea that somehow, someway, I’ll be a stay-at-home mom. Also, my brother- and sister-in-law live right down the road from us, and I’m thinking if I did go back to work, it would be part-time, and maybe my SIL could watch the baby. She’s in her forties and has just one baby, so I’m thinking she’d be more than happy to watch mine a few hours a day. Not that I’ve ever asked her or anything.
Don’t you love my fantasy world?
Britt
said,
June 12, 2006 at 11:42 am
I love that you take your camera in the bathroom with you!!
And that horsey is the oddest thing to have in a church bathroom.
Sarah
said,
June 12, 2006 at 12:05 pm
The baby looks so grown in the carrier. And with such smashing socks!!
Hilary
said,
June 12, 2006 at 12:33 pm
Enjoy the rest of your week darling.
Chas
said,
June 12, 2006 at 2:16 pm
You’re right about the daycare thing…it’s really hard to get in a good one, and even harder to find one that doesn’t break the bank.
Jezer
said,
June 12, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Oh, my…I almost cry every time Al’s grandparents leave from a visit with us (him). It kills me.
You’re right on about daycare. I was about 3 minutes pregnant when I started getting on waiting lists, and we barely managed to get into one of our favorites, but only because we “know people.” We’ve YET to hear from ANY of the others–yes, over a year later.
Enjoy your week! And don’t worry–returning to work isn’t so bad. Really!
Kristin
said,
June 12, 2006 at 4:05 pm
The self picture of you nursing is hilarious. Especially thinking about another mom walking in just as you take it! HA!
HollowSquirrel
said,
June 12, 2006 at 5:07 pm
You little naughty minx.
LOVE the Baby all hangin’ out in the ‘Bjorn. Yay on the good visit with the parents.
Will you flive (?) and see me in the Aerocar? It will fit a carseat, right? sweeeeet.
DeAnn
said,
June 12, 2006 at 6:55 pm
A couple of things:
1. You are tiny and adorable.
2. Your sidebar is wonky.
CityLizzy
said,
June 12, 2006 at 7:59 pm
Glad to hear that family visit was both wonderful and went quickly. And they paid the price of admission.
Also: You are so NOT wearing a black shirt there by the flying car thingy.
My MIL said that it was only during my pregnancy that I discovered color. Jury’s still out on whether that’ll stick.
Rude Cactus
said,
June 13, 2006 at 4:10 am
Great pictures…and I totally want an aerocar. Of course, I’m also still waiting for my personal jetpack.
liberalbanana
said,
June 13, 2006 at 4:20 am
My, how time flies. Just thinking that you and Erika are both on your way back to work soon blows my mind. Nice pictures, by the way. The one of you and the Space Needle made me laugh…
Suzanne
said,
June 13, 2006 at 4:44 am
I can’t believe it’s time to go back to work… time flies! I hope you ENJOY this week at home - take advantage of it.
I love the picture in the mother’s room! awesome!!
Liza
said,
June 13, 2006 at 6:25 am
I 100% agree with the ‘look for daycare within half an hour of becoming pregnant’ advice. Sooner if you aren’t afraid of jinxing being pregnant.
We also had a 2 month gap before our slot was available — a slot we applied for when I was about 10 weeks pregnant. One place we applied for had a 48 baby waiting list for 8 spots!!!
Julie
said,
June 13, 2006 at 6:47 am
I want an Aerocar, too! Especially if it folds up into a briefcase like George Jetson’s car did.
On an unrelated note, you look AWESOME. I can’t believe you had a baby only 2 months ago.