In 3 weeks I go back to work after being off since December 31, 2010. People kept telling me that the time will go by fast and I didn't think it would as I was going to be off for 109 days. But they were right it is going by fast. I have mixed emotions about it too. On one hand I don't want to go back to work as I do enjoy being home with Tia much more than I thought I would (I thought I'd be bored - NOT). But on the other hand I am looking forward to work,all my friends and bringing in a paycheck.
So Sam and I decided that it would be best to get Tia adjusted to being at daycare all day. Since he goes to work later in the morning than I, he would be getting her ready and taking her to Grandma's daycare and as I get off right at 5, I would be the one to pick her up. So the this week she's going 3 days, next week she'll go 4 days and the week after that she'll go 5 days.
At first I thought this was to get her adjusted, but now I am thinking it's more for me. I have been with her 24/7 since our Gotcha day (1/10/11). Don't get me wrong, I've had a few hours here and there, but never ever a entire day alone. I am feeling a little lost. Part of me is enjoying it and part of me is bored. What am I going to do all day? My house is reasonably cleaned and I don't have enough laundry to start. I do need to do the checkbook, but am totally dreading that - who doesn't?
I think I'm going to watch the last 4 weeks of Grey's Anatomy, relax and enjoy the day to myself. And like my mom said, if I miss Tia too much I can go in and pick her up whenever I want. But for now's she's enjoying playing with the other daycare kids and is building a stronger bond with Grandma everytime they're together and that's improtant too!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
What a difference a day makes... or a month!
Life in the Wellman house is settling into a nice normal routine. Everything is falling into place beautifully! Thank goodness too!
The little bundle of joy who clung desperately to my leg crying like there was no tomorrow is off and running around and trashing every square inch of the house! It's absolutely wonderful!!
She's jabbering up a storm and can say "dadda" and "momma" clearly and is so funny to listen to when she's giving Bandit and Sadie the "what fore" when they bark and it doesn't matter if they are outside or inside!
She is doing well with the pups and is learning to "fend them off" when she's walking around with or without food or her milk cup. For the most part the pups do well, but there are days when all three (Tia, Bandit & Sadie) are just "at each other."
The poor kitties are never safe from her! Kacie, our Siamese, doesn't like her at all and stays in high places to avoid her. Kalie, our Calico, is more laid back and doesn't mind her too much. However, that doesn't go without saying that Kalie hasn't had her fill of her either and lets her know it but that doesn't seem to stop Tia!
Because my maternity leave is during winter, we've not been outside often. However, the few times it's been warm enough to go out Tia has really enjoyed it! When you let the pups in or out, you have to watch for her as she runs towards the door! We feel that she's going to be an "outside" baby and that brings us much joy, especially for Sam!
One of the other things that Tia "runs" to is the bath! She can be anywhere in the house and the minute she hears the water in the bathtub running she's right there! She LOVES the bath or "swimming" as my 3 yr old niece, Abby calls it!
We actually took Tia to the Swim Center yesterday for the very first time. At first she didn't understand that it was OK for her to stand in the pool so she would just sit. For the first half hour or so she just wanted to sit between mommy or daddy's legs. After a while she got braver and wanted to walk around.
We went in the deeper end and I was holding her on her belly and she was just kicking her legs like there was no tomorrow! It was just so incredibly fun! She had so much fun playing in the water, going up and down the stairs (while holding mommy or daddy's hands) in the kiddie area and walking the pool. We all had such a GREAT time!!
There isn't an inch of this house that hasn't been trashed by Tia! She has discovered mommy and daddy's bedroom closet and so now we have an assortment of shoes as well at measuring cups, spoons and sippy cup lids mixed in with the numerous toys that are scattered throughout the house. And you know what? I don't care, I'm loving every minute of it!!
Parenthood brings a-lot of changes. The one thing that I hope never changes is that Tia still loves to cuddle. Especially when she wakes up and when she's getting tired. I love that throughout the day she'll come to either or both of us for a little "loving" and then is off again to play. My mom tells me I was like that too. At the end of the day when I'm snuggling with her in the glide rocker, I think how Blessed and lucky we are to have trusted in God's plan for us. And even though it took more than 5 years to get her, she was worth the long and emotional wait!
The little bundle of joy who clung desperately to my leg crying like there was no tomorrow is off and running around and trashing every square inch of the house! It's absolutely wonderful!!
She's jabbering up a storm and can say "dadda" and "momma" clearly and is so funny to listen to when she's giving Bandit and Sadie the "what fore" when they bark and it doesn't matter if they are outside or inside!
She is doing well with the pups and is learning to "fend them off" when she's walking around with or without food or her milk cup. For the most part the pups do well, but there are days when all three (Tia, Bandit & Sadie) are just "at each other."
The poor kitties are never safe from her! Kacie, our Siamese, doesn't like her at all and stays in high places to avoid her. Kalie, our Calico, is more laid back and doesn't mind her too much. However, that doesn't go without saying that Kalie hasn't had her fill of her either and lets her know it but that doesn't seem to stop Tia!
Because my maternity leave is during winter, we've not been outside often. However, the few times it's been warm enough to go out Tia has really enjoyed it! When you let the pups in or out, you have to watch for her as she runs towards the door! We feel that she's going to be an "outside" baby and that brings us much joy, especially for Sam!
One of the other things that Tia "runs" to is the bath! She can be anywhere in the house and the minute she hears the water in the bathtub running she's right there! She LOVES the bath or "swimming" as my 3 yr old niece, Abby calls it!
We actually took Tia to the Swim Center yesterday for the very first time. At first she didn't understand that it was OK for her to stand in the pool so she would just sit. For the first half hour or so she just wanted to sit between mommy or daddy's legs. After a while she got braver and wanted to walk around.
We went in the deeper end and I was holding her on her belly and she was just kicking her legs like there was no tomorrow! It was just so incredibly fun! She had so much fun playing in the water, going up and down the stairs (while holding mommy or daddy's hands) in the kiddie area and walking the pool. We all had such a GREAT time!!
There isn't an inch of this house that hasn't been trashed by Tia! She has discovered mommy and daddy's bedroom closet and so now we have an assortment of shoes as well at measuring cups, spoons and sippy cup lids mixed in with the numerous toys that are scattered throughout the house. And you know what? I don't care, I'm loving every minute of it!!
Parenthood brings a-lot of changes. The one thing that I hope never changes is that Tia still loves to cuddle. Especially when she wakes up and when she's getting tired. I love that throughout the day she'll come to either or both of us for a little "loving" and then is off again to play. My mom tells me I was like that too. At the end of the day when I'm snuggling with her in the glide rocker, I think how Blessed and lucky we are to have trusted in God's plan for us. And even though it took more than 5 years to get her, she was worth the long and emotional wait!
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