I didn't know how I'd do, but I did it. Six nights with babe while Michael was at a conference. I didn't think twice about it - Michael is a wine savant. Spending 6 days in Washington wine country with other winos was exactly what he needed to not just get away, but learn a thing or two.
I worked full time from home while I had someone watch Lily in the other room. In total, I had a new sitter, my mother in law and good girlfriend watch Lily while I worked and ran weekend errands. Many of you may think, so what? Of course, this is what any mother should do, I agree with you. The difference is, I've never had so many days with Lily alone, while working full time and taking care of the house full time, since she was born. I've written about the importance of having a strong partner in child rearing and these last six days prove it. Perhaps it's also because we are leaving Chicago for a week and the work doubled with laundry and packing. Either way, I haven't been this tired since I came home from the hospital. I managed to order, have delivered and assemble a new exersaucer for our little jumping bean. I met a another gal pal mom and her daughter for lunch. I went from changing diapers, to nap time, to cleaning the house, to blogging, to folding clothes, to beginning to pack for a five day trip, to cooking dinner, to buying groceries, to managing to drink all of my husband's beer on the balcony (sorry, babe). Though these last days were challenging, I finally got to spend consecutive days, at home, with my daughter. I fell into her rhythm and she into mine. I upped her solid intake (she's not a fan of sweet potatoes) and tested out her new exersaucer. I absolutely love that these firsts were mine, not her father's. Since the end of February, many of Lily's firsts were seen by her Daddy. With me at the office, I tend to miss out on new things, but Michael is always there to record things for me. Half the time, I know he doesn't tell me certain things, so I can see them for myself. That's another reason why I love him so much. I probably let Lily sleep on my shoulder more than she should. That's Ok. She let me smother her face with kisses more than she'd like. Tomorrow,I head back to the office and this weekend, Lily will be be bonding with her Baba and Dedo. Even with the bags under my eyes and tank top full of drool I'm currently adorning, I wouldn't change these last six days for anything. I do, however, miss my husband. Here's to his red eye bringing him home safe and sound.
