Hard to beleive, it has been almost 4 weeks since my farewell!
Actually the farewell was so good that it gave me a hangover for a few days. I felt so honored and touched by the way my team had bid me a bye bye. My cold feet had gotten even cooler after that. But, alas, it was too late. Thanks guys! Look I am still talking about it. :)
The first month was not easy but definitely relaxed. The morning craziness has dropped considerably. But, with R at home, having a routine still looks like an impossible task. I am looking for a pre-school for him but a part of me is actually enjoying having him at home.
R's sickness and visit to the ER also took away a week.
There was a lot to be done in terms of taking care of the home. Home was surely a little neglected with a full time job and two kids with busy routines. In 4 weeks, things look more in control and organized. And a lot of old clothes and toys that R has outgrown have been shown the door.
One major change which is worth a mention is that I have seen a huge change in kids' emotional behavior during the last 4 weeks.
A is less fussy and less complaining and is a much happier girl.
R has also started talking a few phrases- over due first few phrases. Also, a major change is that he is sleeping sounder and longer! I am not sure if it is because he knows that mommy will be around him but this has happened in the last 3 weeks.
Or may be I am just justifying my decision to myself. ;)
Only time will tell. But for now, this positivity is good to keep me going.
Here is another Mommy reality:
In the supermarket was a woman pushing a cart which contained a screaming, bellowing girl. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies. When the woman told she couldn't have any, the girl began to cry. The woman kept repeating softly: "Don't get excited Monika, don't scream Monika, don't be upset Monika, don't yell Monika, keep calm Monika."
A woman standing next to her said: "I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Monica!"
The mother replied: "I'm Monika!”
Actually the farewell was so good that it gave me a hangover for a few days. I felt so honored and touched by the way my team had bid me a bye bye. My cold feet had gotten even cooler after that. But, alas, it was too late. Thanks guys! Look I am still talking about it. :)
The first month was not easy but definitely relaxed. The morning craziness has dropped considerably. But, with R at home, having a routine still looks like an impossible task. I am looking for a pre-school for him but a part of me is actually enjoying having him at home.
R's sickness and visit to the ER also took away a week.
There was a lot to be done in terms of taking care of the home. Home was surely a little neglected with a full time job and two kids with busy routines. In 4 weeks, things look more in control and organized. And a lot of old clothes and toys that R has outgrown have been shown the door.
One major change which is worth a mention is that I have seen a huge change in kids' emotional behavior during the last 4 weeks.
A is less fussy and less complaining and is a much happier girl.
R has also started talking a few phrases- over due first few phrases. Also, a major change is that he is sleeping sounder and longer! I am not sure if it is because he knows that mommy will be around him but this has happened in the last 3 weeks.
Or may be I am just justifying my decision to myself. ;)
Only time will tell. But for now, this positivity is good to keep me going.
Here is another Mommy reality:
In the supermarket was a woman pushing a cart which contained a screaming, bellowing girl. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies. When the woman told she couldn't have any, the girl began to cry. The woman kept repeating softly: "Don't get excited Monika, don't scream Monika, don't be upset Monika, don't yell Monika, keep calm Monika."
A woman standing next to her said: "I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Monica!"
The mother replied: "I'm Monika!”
