Just another mostly-boring day (just being honest)

Kids woke up with diarrhea and vomiting, but it was my day to sleep in so I missed all the fun. I really really love my days to sleep in. On the rare occasion when I can't continue to sleep, I still appreciate resting in the peace and quiet. I'm usually thinking about my day, my to-do list, and my most recently watched episodes of LOST.  

This morning, I was sound asleep until my wakeup call. Then I had a playful half hour with them until my mother-in-law showed up for duty and I could get ready for work and take off. Apparently they were fine the rest of the day so maybe it was a fluke.  They were definitely energetic!

Today was a work day, as most Tuesdays are. I got some things taken care of, but I left a lot of things to do later. I have extra hours built up from a busy April still left to use before I even touch personal days and vacation days. So I'm using them this month for our vacations. And using them this week in particular because I just don't feel like working. I cut out of work early to do more errands- get lawnmower from repair shop, buy father's day presents, get oil change in the other car.  

I had the pre-dinner hours by myself again bc my husband had another meeting, as usual. We filled the hours around dinner time with playing catch, blowing bubbles, and making each other laugh with funny sounds in the karaoke machine.  He got home in time for us all to get really excited and have a dance party upstairs before bedtime. 

best moment of the day: coming home from work and getting lovin from the kids. they missed me and I missed them!

worst moment of the day: waking up to the news that my kids were sick but having to go into work anyhow for a dumb meeting that I can't skip.

thoughts of the day:

Right now two of my best friends, Jessie and Heather, are experiencing days at home without their usual support (respectively, a nanny and a husband).  It's hard to be outnumbered by kids. Especially if they're an older baby and a toddler, which is the case for all three of us (a newborn is easy and an older child is easier still).  It's especially hard if this isn't what the kids are used to, so they're pushing the boundaries of this new arrangement and sensing the fear in mommy's eyes.  

Anytime that I boss my husband half-way to death regarding child care, he reminds me that he has his way and I have mine and they don't have to be the same. (I agree with this in theory, but sometimes I demand consistency)  And sometimes it really is the best thing for him to figure out how to do things on his own. Then he has confidence. Because the first few times that you do something, like care for 2 kids by yourself, it's very stressful and scary. But once you feel confident, you can do it as a lifestyle. 

So right now, I wish my Girlfriends some peace and love and strength. Because being outnumbered by your kids is overwhelming when you have to jump into it, but once you get your groove, you'll have it all under control. Good luck!