Yep, I guess that's my title now... a working mom! And man, it is sure harder than I thought it was going to be!! I'm having a bit of difficulty adjusting to not spending every second of the day at home with my baby boy, but it seems to be getting better with practice of our new routines. I just hate not having very much time with him! It seems like by the time I get home from school, we eat dinner, it's already bath and bedtime!! :( Colby is adjusting well to the dayhome, but I think he still needs some more time to adjust completely. He seems incredibly tired by late afternoon because I don't think he's napping very well yet. Maybe one day!!?? I'm still hoping! He's very happy and is well taken care of, which is most important to us. Colby's top teeth are sure making life difficult these days! I was thinking for a long time now that they're going to cut through any day, but it just doesn't seem to be happening! His gums are SO white, you can just see them in there! I think that several are going to pop through very quickly! Poor little man!
My first week back to school didn't begin too well, as I was only at school two out of four days! I came down with a brutal sinus infection on the second day of school!! So I was into the doctor and home sick on days three and four. Not a great way to begin with new kids at a new school! Ugh, it was very frustrating, but being away from germs and so many kids for so long sure took a toll on my immune system, apparently! I'm feeling better everyday and continue to take my antibiotics now, so hopefully I'll be as good as new very soon!!
We had a not-so-great weekend last weekend (to top off my sinus infection!), as Colby had his first 'major accident' around the house. He crawled over to his humidifier and put his hand over top of the steam coming out of the top!! I don't know how, but both Gerry and I forgot to unplug it when he got up in the morning!! So needless to say, I have felt like the worst mother in the world because of it. It produced a huge blister, which popped shortly thereafter. Then it was all open and looking rather sore, but it didn't seem to bother him. He was still content and was crawling all around as usual. Finally, we took him in to see the doctor and for this past week, he has had to go for dressing changes every two days at the Stony Plain Hospital Wound Clinic. Horrible! He is so good with them changing it though, just holds his hand out, doesn't cry or anything! So I know he's not in pain, which is slightly helpful. On Wednesday, they said that it's healing really well and the new skin looks great. Luckily it was a first and very minor second-degree burn, which will be fine very soon. Ugh, how guilty can a mom feel?! I felt it!! Although I'm told that that's not the only thing or accident that's ever going to happen!! Yikes!
School is going fine... I have a great staff and class at Forest Green School. While I miss some of the staff members and students at Entwistle School, I sure don't miss the drive. I can't believe how spoiled I am to be able to work for a while after school, get Colby and still be home by 4:30 or whenever I decide to be. It's been a lot of work with two curriculums in the 4/5 split, but everyone is so helpful that I have a great support network whenever needed. Thank goodness for my wonderful husband who has now taken on the title of "Mr. Mom"!! LOL! Gerry is so great at doing things around the house and does so much for me while I do planning, marking, errands, or working out. Thank you! Love you Gerry!
Hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful September!!
Lesley, Gerry and Colby
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