Yesterday was not the quiet day I anticipated!
It started out well. The kids and I got up at a reasonable time - early enough to fit in breakfast and lunch before pre-school! We hung out at home and I made a decision that might just save my sanity.
When I went back to work I decided that I would not do chores or work while the kids were with me, because the little time we had should be quality time with mum. Since I have been spending "naptime" (1-4pm) at pre-school with Emma, and evenings with the family, that has meant no time for chores!
If you know me [at all!] you know I do like to have a tidy and somewhat clean environment and clean clothes! So this has not been going well for my anxiety level. As I surveyed the crumby carpet and grubby floors I realized the kids should know that the house does need to be cleaned! (See where I'm going?!).
And so I cleaned around them playing, taking a break here and there to play or feed! And all three of us had a great morning.
Toby went for a nap at noon, and Nanna came over to be there while I took Emma to pre-school. She was excited again, and it makes me so happy to see her so confident and independent!
After she sat in her chair in the classroom I asked the teachers if they wanted me to stay and they said absolutely not, they were fine. Happily I left to go home - which is only 5 minutes away!
I was able to get some work done while Toby slept, and Nanna got to go home and do the same!
After school Toby and I went to pick up Emma, and stood out in the rain waiting for her. Doing that all Winter will be great!!
We cam home and the kids played with Scott while I made dinner. He took them upstairs to get them out of my hair - raw chicken and toddlers do not mix!
Around 5.30pm, I was headed to the bathroom when I heard an almighty thud and then crying. Both kids were jumping on the bed, Emma landed close to the edge and as the mattress bounced her up she toppled over and landed face first on the hardwood floor.
She was inconsolable for about 10-15 minutes, until we put Cinderella on the TV! Throughout the evening she was fine, not sleepy despite having had no nap - we were watching for signs of a concussion! However, she developed a large bump on the forehead, mercifully hidden by her hair, but also one half of her top lip tripled in size.
Because Emma can't move that lip, it has not impacted her speech, and the fact that it is immobilized should allow it to heal faster.
We had friends over last night so the kids were up until after 9pm. Bedtime was awash with tears, not least because we could not find Emma's beloved Sleeping Beauty doll and bedtime companion. Three adults looked high and low but could not find the lost princess.
Emma eventually compromised and accepted Jasmine as a substitute. Later we found SB under the back of the sofa!
Emma slept in our bed so I could keep an eye on her after the head trauma. She did well and was so tired she barely moved.
We were all woken around 2am by Toby screaming until Scott went and got him, and let him join us. Emma woke up and rather than being sluggish and disoriented, immediately and clearly said "Did you find Sleeping Beauty?" I truly believe that girl has supernatural strength!
Roll on the weekend!
It started out well. The kids and I got up at a reasonable time - early enough to fit in breakfast and lunch before pre-school! We hung out at home and I made a decision that might just save my sanity.
When I went back to work I decided that I would not do chores or work while the kids were with me, because the little time we had should be quality time with mum. Since I have been spending "naptime" (1-4pm) at pre-school with Emma, and evenings with the family, that has meant no time for chores!
If you know me [at all!] you know I do like to have a tidy and somewhat clean environment and clean clothes! So this has not been going well for my anxiety level. As I surveyed the crumby carpet and grubby floors I realized the kids should know that the house does need to be cleaned! (See where I'm going?!).
And so I cleaned around them playing, taking a break here and there to play or feed! And all three of us had a great morning.
Toby went for a nap at noon, and Nanna came over to be there while I took Emma to pre-school. She was excited again, and it makes me so happy to see her so confident and independent!
After she sat in her chair in the classroom I asked the teachers if they wanted me to stay and they said absolutely not, they were fine. Happily I left to go home - which is only 5 minutes away!
I was able to get some work done while Toby slept, and Nanna got to go home and do the same!
After school Toby and I went to pick up Emma, and stood out in the rain waiting for her. Doing that all Winter will be great!!
We cam home and the kids played with Scott while I made dinner. He took them upstairs to get them out of my hair - raw chicken and toddlers do not mix!
Around 5.30pm, I was headed to the bathroom when I heard an almighty thud and then crying. Both kids were jumping on the bed, Emma landed close to the edge and as the mattress bounced her up she toppled over and landed face first on the hardwood floor.
She was inconsolable for about 10-15 minutes, until we put Cinderella on the TV! Throughout the evening she was fine, not sleepy despite having had no nap - we were watching for signs of a concussion! However, she developed a large bump on the forehead, mercifully hidden by her hair, but also one half of her top lip tripled in size.
Because Emma can't move that lip, it has not impacted her speech, and the fact that it is immobilized should allow it to heal faster.
We had friends over last night so the kids were up until after 9pm. Bedtime was awash with tears, not least because we could not find Emma's beloved Sleeping Beauty doll and bedtime companion. Three adults looked high and low but could not find the lost princess.
Emma eventually compromised and accepted Jasmine as a substitute. Later we found SB under the back of the sofa!
Emma slept in our bed so I could keep an eye on her after the head trauma. She did well and was so tired she barely moved.
We were all woken around 2am by Toby screaming until Scott went and got him, and let him join us. Emma woke up and rather than being sluggish and disoriented, immediately and clearly said "Did you find Sleeping Beauty?" I truly believe that girl has supernatural strength!
Roll on the weekend!
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