Maybe it's my hormones adjusting and getting back inline after the baby (who is 8 months now) or maybe it's just one of those weeks, but I've just been pretty bummed out. Work has become so overwhelming, even though nothing has really changed. I think I need to start taking at least a 1.2 day off every week so I can get things done at home. My son turns 5 tomorrow and I have been so focused on my work that I haven't planned anything for him. I guess that's probably the heart of my feelings today…
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Added by Kristine on November 7, 2008 at 8:37am —
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This is my vent about my recent run in with the TSA
I travel often, I have 3 kids and have been through security with breast milk a bunch of times. I've experienced all sorts of "issues" but generally, things have gone over pretty smooth. Until my most recent trip to New York city via JFK..
When I first had to travel after my most recent son was born, I made sure to contact the TSA and make certain that I knew the current rules on transporting breast milk after hearing there had been some recen…
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Added by Kristine on October 23, 2008 at 10:58pm —
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sad, yet secretly excited. I know I know, what a bad mom I am leaving my kids at home, but sch is life and work requires me to be far from home. Thankfully, we have the best nanny around. She's like a sister to me and I have no worries at all about leaving them in her care. I just worry that they will be sad. Even though I know everything will be just fine.
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Added by Kristine on October 17, 2008 at 9:45pm —
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I have to start by saying, I've never been a fan of air shows. Not something I would ever put on my "to do" list. So when I was invited to spend the day on the San Fransisco Bay watching the Blue Angels, of course I wanted to go, but it was more for the social interactions with my co workers and having the opportunity to have face time with a client and getting to know the members of that team. Although I love to sail and have never been out on the SF bay so it seemed like a great way to spend a…
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Added by Kristine on October 12, 2008 at 11:23am —
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The cool crisp air is finally here. I woke up this morning with a chill and reached for my blanket to snuggle up with. The cool fall air blew through my room and around the house with a warm welcome. For the first time in months I had to put sock on to keep my toes warm! Our house has all stone floor, so cruising around in bare feet chills my bones. What I love about southern California in the fall is how the skies are blue without a cloud in sight, the sun shines bright the breeze swirls and th…
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Added by Kristine on October 12, 2008 at 11:17am —
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Did I just drink a pot of coffee or what. All of a sudden I have this insane burst of energy but can't seem to focus. I can't respond to any important emails, who knows what I will end up babbling about. Maybe this is because I took a 15 minute nap today for the first time since I was, hmm, I don't know, 5 maybe! Ya, I took a nap, somehow the kids let me sleep on the couch and didn't manage to tear the place apart. Although I was woken up by a 2 year old jumping on me. Not so fun
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Added by Kristine on October 8, 2008 at 10:59pm —
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This week has been full of sick people at the office. I wish I could tell them all to just stay home, but then how would all the work get done. I tell myself every day all through the day "I will not get sick" xing my fingers that the power of my words will be stronger than the virus lurking around me.
I think I am more worried about bringing something home to the kids. I know everyone can relate to me on that one. If a single germ infects the house we are looking at months ahead of sickness...i…
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Added by Kristine on October 8, 2008 at 9:52am —
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As I was holding Traesin in my arms after he crashed out during his last feeding. I realized, this is the last time I will have a little baby in my arms. I was saddened by the thought that as each day passes and he grows the memories and magical moments of newborn to 6 mo have passed me by. I feel that I want these baby days to slow down so I don't forget just how amazing a baby can be. So innocent, so fragile, peaceful and beautiful.
Trae is my last for sure, I know I don't want to be pregnant…
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Added by Kristine on October 6, 2008 at 10:41pm —
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I started today as normal as i could, my husband left early for a flight to SF. was bummed he had to be out of town but at the same time it helped keep me busier than normal. Today would be my mom's 61st birthday. She passed away on Mothers Day 2006 which was also only a few weeks after the birth of my second son whim she never had the chance to meet. I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself for not getting on a plane the day after the baby was born so I could be with my mom. I think…
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Added by Kristine on October 2, 2008 at 11:22pm —
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I'm not sure if the days got shorter and I never got the memo, or if somehow my life got even more busy and complicated.... Geez, I just need a break and Friday night is the light that leads me there! I think I just need some time to download my week at work and home, leave my iPhone behind and enjoy a peaceful evening. I could lay out by the pool and star gaze so long as there was silence. I'd actually like to do that, but I know the kids would sense my presence and the sitter would spend the w…
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Added by Kristine on October 2, 2008 at 11:11pm —
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I'm pretty sure this is the only place I can vent about my office because there are no other mom's here. So, I should safe rambaling off the fact it drives me nuts that our office hours are 9 - 5 (FYI salaried staff also have a paid 1 hour lunch) so why the hell is it so hard to arrive on time?? It seeems people start rolling in at about 9:15, then they make a cup of coffee or something to eat in the kitchen, turn on their computer, back to the kitchen, chatting in the art department on the way,…
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Added by Kristine on September 30, 2008 at 10:58am —
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Today was an awful drop off. I just don't know how to walk away and not feel total sadness.... The baby is as happy as can be, he smiles and laughs at everyone and has no problem going right to someone else. Ironically, I am happy and sad at the same time!
While my 2 year old cries and cries and cries when I say goodbye. The hard part is, he never cries. Not even when he has a large rock dropped on his hand which breaks his finger! So, its extra hard for me to see him in tears because I know it…
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Added by Kristine on September 30, 2008 at 10:19am —
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Its 11:15pm and if i were smart, I would be sound asleep right now. But I know the second my head hits the pillow and I've found that comfy spot with my blankets the shrieking cry of my 6mo will startle me awake and off to his room I will go. Where I will sleep nurse and wish I were in my bed! He nurses every night about 11, but its already past that, so I wonder, is this the night he skips another feeding? Could I be so lucky??
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Added by Kristine on September 29, 2008 at 11:19pm —
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I've been pretty lucky that my boys have had a nanny at home since my oldest was 3 months old. But not too long ago she had to leave when her husband took a new job... we looked for a replacement, but just could not find anyone that we felt as comfortable with. So I started looking for a daycare and found one only a few blocks from my son's school It had a preschool for my middle son and a daycare for the 6mo.
Its only been 4 days and I just feel sad.... I worry about how the day goes for them,…
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Added by Kristine on September 29, 2008 at 9:10pm —
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