My first days at work...

Have been great -- it's certainly different showing up for work and knowing that no one will puke on me or wipe their nose on my pants. Well, because that would be weird.

This is my first week and although I miss my kids dreadfully (have I ever mentioned that Cole gives the BEST cuddles?) it's been a smooth transition. I don't think the younglings have noticed too too much. On my second day of work when I asked Zoe if she missed me, she told me "No, I not miss you. Daddy play with me". Um, lady, I don't know if you remember this, but I played with you too. I have the videos to prove it. Maybe I'll show them to you. Right now.

The thought of starting work didn't stress me out. The knowledge that RJ was watching the kids didn't stress me out. The only worry I have is that my kids will be running around town in uncoordinating outfits. RJ likes to "experiment"... and it takes a lot of energy some days to resist the "Omigod, NO. You kidding me with that combination?" reaction. They should have buttons that you can pin on your kid "I dressed myself!" and "Daddy dressed me today!" and maybe even "Warning: This kid may explode at any time".

On a completely different note, I just realized that Zoe needs to sleep with an army of animals and items. She has Bubba (her blankie). Tuli bear. Wolfie. Cole Polar Bear. And the most recent addition is that now Cole Polar Bear has his own Bubba. Oh good gravy. This list is getting out of control -- the risk of misplacing one is too great!

So, RJ and I have already had a couple "days off". I am working Monday to Thursday with Fridays off and both the kids are in daycare on Fridays, so they are true blue authentic we-can-do-what-we-want days off. Do we do whatever we want? You ask. Run around naked or drink cocktails all day? (because I guess that's what I remember about my life before kids? haha) Nope, so far we've run errands. We've gone on our lunch dates but it's always smack dab in the middle of a lengthy list of to-buys. I imagine our Fridays to be relaxing and tranquil, but they've turned into "just how many things can we get done before we pick up the kids?". This behaviour must be stopped! I'm hoping we've got it all our of our system and we'll now be able to take 'er easy.

Ok, choppy post but that's all for now.

Hope all is well with you! Sleep tight...