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July 29, 2007
So Tired...
We just wrapped up a very busy week and a very nice weekend. My first week at the new job went well. I think it's a really good fit, though there are definitely going to be some growing pains. It's hard, after two years at home, to adjust to a new schedule, new roles, etc. I spent two evenings crying over sending the Bug to daycare, despite the fact that I know it will be good in many ways (and it is undoubtedly good that I am going back to work) and despite the fact that it doesn't happen for four more weeks.
I think no matter when it happens, it's bound to be a stressful transition and one fraught with mixed feelings. Even though my rational mind knows that the Bug will be safe and happy and still under our influence the majority of the time, my emotional and instinctual side just feels panicky about her not being with me 24 hours a day. Work is flexible enough that I think I may sign us up for a Friday morning toddler class at the Y; I'll only miss a couple of hours of work per week and I'll have an additional one-on-one activity with her during the week. Even though it's the same kind of thing she'll be doing at preschool, it will be something we do together. She's already got the library with Daddy and so forth.
The other big thing this week was a visit from our friends Adam and Jen from Champaign-Urbana. We hung out and made homemade pizzas on Saturday and today went to the beach, then for lunch at the Red Cup Cafe, and then for a walk down to the cool little garden/park with the Japanese koi pond. We are all exhausted from so much exercise and fresh air. It was great to see them. I always love having house guests, especially ones who share my love of food. To end our busy week and fun but exhausting weekend, I'm looking forward to a big salad for dinner, then bath time, and an early bedtime. Look for the blog redesign sometime this week too (I hope!)