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Today was Westley's first day back at preschool after winter break, and Rob's first day back at work. This meant it was my first day in over two weeks of getting out of bed before 9:00 AM and getting dressed before noon. And I did it! I managed to get Westley to and from school safely without throwing up in my car (or at all). Also, I finally managed to cook something.
To be fair, it was popcorn.
But I'm wearing eyeliner and real shoes and a shirt I didn't sleep in, so I'm calling it good. I do wish I were napping right now, though.
I was a little concerned that Westley would have trouble readjusting to the idea of going to preschool after two fun-with-Daddy-filled weeks off, but he did great. He was thrilled to see his teacher and the Legos; when I came to pick him up, he sighed, "Good times."
Preschool has become such an easy, natural part of our weekly routine that it's strange to remember that this time last year, I was agonizing over whether to send Westley to preschool—and wondering how on earth we would ever afford it. We really lucked out with our little co-op. And it's hard to believe that it's almost time to register Westley for next Fall!
I'm not looking forward to resuming my Friday "work days" at preschool with this maddening queasiness. With as ill and tired as I've been feeling (I came very close to falling asleep at the dinner table last night), I'm not sure how I'll keep up with 17 three-and-a-half- and four-year-olds. But I managed to get myself up and moving this morning, and that's worked out pretty well. (Eyeliner! Clean shirt! Cooking! Popcorn-making!)
Who knows: I could be full of surprises.
4 Comments:
Westley is just the cutest little boy!
I am hoping that your work days go smoothly.
Thank you so much for your comment on my Hey Jealousy post. It's nice to know that I am not so alone. I love your term "nostalgia for other people's lives". Amazing!
Hurray for feeling a bit better and making it through another queasy day. Again, I have a great feeling for you guys.
So happy to hear that returning to your schedule is going well. It seems like Westley is thriving in preschool!
I would definitely count eyeliner and proper clothes as a victory. The days I don't work outside the home are almost always spent in pjs and without makeup so props are due for sure.
I am so sorry for your nausea and tiredness. Those first couple of months of pregnancy can really be wearing.
Good luck in returning to your "work days"! I am sure you will do fine (and if not, I'm sure it will be understood). Sending you lots of energy and patience!
Oh my god. He leaves sushi for Santa, and says "Good times." Aside from my own little dude who I am inclined to favor, Westley is my favorite boy ever.
Sickies are the pits. I have so much empathy for you right now.
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