BUT, I was thinking about a post I did about being a working mom and how I found staying at home unrewarding. I feel differently about that now. As Emmy has grown older, she is so much more fun. I spend every moment I have playing with her, talking to her and watching her learn new things. It's amazing and it's completely rewarding. I may not get a pat on the back but seeing her smile at me makes it all worth while.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to stop working. I still love going to the office everyday and I find my job very rewarding, helping people save money and buy houses can be fun (albeit also very stressful). The sweet ladies at Emmy's daycare are amazing and she loves them. She smiles so big when she sees them and I'm happy to know that she is learning to play well with others, to share and make friends. I miss her incredibly, especially on Mondays after a weekend of cuddling and play time.
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| First Halloween costume: a poodle like her Rufus From her Bascom Grandparents |
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| Her 2nd costume from her sweet Aunt Fruity! |
A little update on Emmy:
Eating:
She got her first tooth a few weeks ago and now has two little teeth on the bottom! She loves to feed herself and has gotten pretty good at putting the rice puffs in her mouth instead of on the floor. Her favorite snack is a slice of apple, just thick enough not to break when she teethes and sucks on it. She will eat a banana right out of the peel loves her vegetables as much as her fruit. Her typical feeding schedule is 7:30 bottle, 12:00 bottle and food, 3:30 bottle, 5:30 food, 7:00 bottle. I think we are going to switch out a bottle for food soon but she's been content so we haven't needed to change anything now. I wish I knew more about feeding schedules, the other kids at daycare have so much more food packed but I have no idea why they eat so much! (I guess it's possible they spend more time there, Emmy is usually 8:30-4).
Sleeping:
Emmy is amazing. She is still sleeping 12-13 hours every night. Ever since she was 3 months old, she has slept like a tank. On the weekends she takes 2 or 3 naps for 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the weather and how much is going on that interests her!
General Health:
She spiked a fever a week ago and has been coughing with a runny nose ever since. The poor thing has been a trooper but after a chat with the pediatrician and another fever tonight, she will have to go to the doctor tomorrow. I have a lot of work today but I'm looking forward to spending the day with her and making sure she gets appropriately taken care of. I'm guessing it's an ear infection but I'll let the doctor do the diagnosing.
A little update on me and Joe:
Um. Nobody told us that babies who are in daycare will pass on some serious jermies! We spent the first two weeks of October in and out of American Family Care, Bronchitis, flu, and a stomach bug later we are happy to be fighting only the snots/seasonal allergies. Due to some changes at my office I got to move into a real office with a big window. (Remember that post about being nice to everyone, no matter how terrible they are? Sometimes, being terrible for a long time at work wears out even your boss.)
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| I know this doesn't look like much, but to be working for a company I really respect, to have the freedoms I have and get a sunny space to work in - well, that's pretty awesome. |
