I guess I've been waiting a while until it kicks in to blog about me quitting my job. I stopped working about 2 months ago in early May. It was a difficult decision especially since I really do like working. It was also really hard to leave a wonderful Director and co-workers. Everyone is different with this subject and to each their own. At this time, this was the best decision for me and my family.
The transition from working mother to stay at home mother has literally taken me this long to get use to. It's not all roses and giggles for sure. I love hanging out with Lydia more and have tried to be organized in having planned activities for us to do so we don't get cabin fever in the house on a blistering hot Houston day. I have a schedule that has worked out quite nicely though it does get moved around a lot.
The funny part is that you would think if you quit a full time job that you would have more time to do things and that is a myth for sure! I keep thinking, how in the world did I get all this stuff done and more when I was working. I think the answer is that I was much more organized working since I needed to be. Now it's kind of like, well, I'll get around to it when I can.
Lydia and I have a blast together, though there are challenging days with a 2.5 year old...ha! I can't believe this summer is almost half way over already and the Fourth of July is this week! It's crazy how time flies!
I'm sure I'll go back to work eventually, as there are many days that I do miss getting dressed up and going into my own office and conversing with adults with adult topics. I guess time will only tell when and if I'll go back...but for now, this summer, I'm soaking in all the time with Lydia and Blair and trying not to take advantage of it.
Lydia's BIG Girl Bed
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Transition 2 of 3 is now complete.
1. Remove Pacifier
2. Move her to a big bed
3. Potty Train (left the worst for the last and will start after 4th of July)
She LOVES her big girl bed! The first week went off without a hitch, then after the first weekend, she reverted....ugh! The first bad night was 4 hours of walking her back to her bed and tucking her in. The second bad night was 2 hours of walking her back to her bed and tucking her in. Now she will stay in her bed 70% of the nights and the other 30% have been about 1-2 hours of walking her back to bed or listening to her open and close her door to see if we are there. We've been just going on with our regular routine after she is put down to bed and sometimes she comes and finds us and other times she will just cry at her door or in the hallway. Last night she fell asleep in the hallway and I startled her when I walked in, but after that she was in bed for the night. I've heard it gets better so we'll see. All in all, 70% of her staying in her bed for the night is better than nothing. The good thing is that she doesn't have a problem with staying at my Mom's or Blair's Mom's house. She might get up once, but that's it. She also goes down easier for a nap with our nanny and our moms...go figure.
On to Transition 3, the last of the big ones...potty training. We will begin this after 4th of July since she needs to know how to dress and undress by herself and be potty trained by the beginning of school in early September (we got a letter stating this in the mail from the school). Wish us luck!!
1. Remove Pacifier
2. Move her to a big bed
3. Potty Train (left the worst for the last and will start after 4th of July)
She LOVES her big girl bed! The first week went off without a hitch, then after the first weekend, she reverted....ugh! The first bad night was 4 hours of walking her back to her bed and tucking her in. The second bad night was 2 hours of walking her back to her bed and tucking her in. Now she will stay in her bed 70% of the nights and the other 30% have been about 1-2 hours of walking her back to bed or listening to her open and close her door to see if we are there. We've been just going on with our regular routine after she is put down to bed and sometimes she comes and finds us and other times she will just cry at her door or in the hallway. Last night she fell asleep in the hallway and I startled her when I walked in, but after that she was in bed for the night. I've heard it gets better so we'll see. All in all, 70% of her staying in her bed for the night is better than nothing. The good thing is that she doesn't have a problem with staying at my Mom's or Blair's Mom's house. She might get up once, but that's it. She also goes down easier for a nap with our nanny and our moms...go figure.
Here is her room converted into a big girl room. It took me one day to move the furniture and organize it all.
First time seeing her big girl room. Notice the big bump in the bed...it's a large pool noodle to keep her from rolling out of the bed at night and it's worked so far.
She was so excited to get a big girl bed so all her "friends" could fit. She now has about 12 stuffed animals or babies in her bed. Hey, whatever it takes to keep her in bed and comfortable.
On to Transition 3, the last of the big ones...potty training. We will begin this after 4th of July since she needs to know how to dress and undress by herself and be potty trained by the beginning of school in early September (we got a letter stating this in the mail from the school). Wish us luck!!
NYC
Monday, June 10, 2013
The next weekend after Philadelphia, I flew to NYC with my parents and Mary and Brendan. Paul, Renee and Sam met us for Sunday brunch to celebrate my Dad's 65th birthday. Unfortunately this is the only picture that I got...notice how BIG Mary is getting in the mid-section...only a couple more months until we meet baby Dalton!
Trip to Philadelphia to visit Uncle Paul, Aunt Renee, Sam and Baby Kate
At the end of April, we took off to visit my brother and his family in Philadelphia. We had a great trip and Lydia was pretty good on the plane both ways. Unfortunately both Sam and Kate were getting over a cold, so we didn't get too many pictures. We still had a great time! Lydia and Sam played on the moon bounce out in their yard, we went to the neatest playground, climbed the stairs from the movie Rocky and ate some great food (thanks to Renee).
Lydia and Sam in the car.
Lydia and Sam waking up. They each have their little "lovies"
There were some great views of Philadelphia at the top of the "Rocky" stairs.
Awesome slide at the playground. See Blair and Lydia up at the top coming down.
Check out this swing! At one point after I took this pic, she just laid back and closed her eyes.
Paul and Kate with me and Lydia. Kate is so infatuated with her Aunt Lisa!
