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Hhhmmm...yesterday kind of sucked. Hubby left for CA, had a stressful day at work, had a crap dinner which didn't make me feel any better (LOL) and went to bed early. My back is stiff this morning from so much sleep. It was nice to sleep all the way through the night, though. For the past 8 years, I've always gotten up around 2 or 3am, (during his work week) with my husband, to make him a lunch while he gets ready for work. I don't know why but I've always felt the need to be awake while he's having to get ready work. I tried sleeping but just just can't do it. I had a night shift years ago and hated it! I always felt lonely having to get ready for work at midnight when everyone else was going to bed or already asleep. Because of that, I've always felt the need to be up when he's getting ready for work. Guess I don't want him to feel "lonely" either. lol Anyway, now that he'll be gone for 2 weeks, I'll get to sleep through the WHOLE night without having to get up. lol Well, except for when my daughter wakes up crying for whatever reason.
At any rate. The next week at work is going to be pressure time. I have to finish payroll reports for several companies and get their year end stuff out, like W-2s to their employees, etc. I'm feeling behind in my work and have been having a hard time focusing and concentrating. On top of that, my daughter has been having a tough week. I take my daughter to work with me, as I have an AWESOME boss who WANTS me to bring her. She's been coming to work with me since she was 6 weeks old! She has a better set up in her room at the office than she has at home! Anyway, she's been cranky this week. I think she's getting bored. I probably need to switch around her toys between home and work. Normally her daddy comes to get her around early afternoon, when he gets off work. Having to spend the whole day in her room, by herself, is getting harder for her. She has Sesame Street DVDs she can watch, and lots of toys, but nothing is better than playing with "someone". So, I find myself having to tend to her needs off and on during the day while still trying to meet my deadlines.
I know, I know...things could be WORSE! Just feeling a little pressure which is helping me feel irritable during the day. By evening time I just want to shut down and do nothing. I really can't do that. I need to be energetic and exercise after work! Tonight I plan to exercise after work. I mean really exercise! I did watch Biggest Loser last night and it helped inspire me to get off my fat duff and put some hard work into my exercise routine...which has been pretty lax lately.
I noticed, yesterday, that the more stressed I felt, the more I wanted to eat. I wasn't hungry. I just wanted to put something in my mouth! I seem to want to eat crunchy, salty foods, or meat (of all things). I think I'll take some almonds or pistacios with me today. Got my water jug next to my printer, too.
Well, guess I'll go clean my kitchen floor. I got up an hour early today so I could do a little extra house cleaning, to free up my evening for exercise.
Hope you all have a great day. It's almost Friday.
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**huggies** :) It'll be okay! I know, it really sux when they leave and you're not used to it. I've been through it a few times throghout our marriage of newly 18 years, this coming April. I find that it's really important to keep busy and find something to do for "me" when he has to be gone. He'll be home before you know it! :) Good plan to take the nuts and water with you to work! Don't forget some tea or something different for you today, too. :) I'll try to get back to you about Sat... tomorrow. Gotta work and then have a ce class tonight. Have a great day!! xoxo
24 Jan 08 by member: bullytrouble
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Wow, what a blessing to be able to bring your daughter to work. That's really great.
24 Jan 08 by member: graciepoo
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I have an awesome boss! He has given me the greatest gift by letting me bring my daughter to work. Yes, it's a huge blessing. Guess I shouldn't be complaining at all, should I?! Thanks for putting that in black and white for me.
Gonna work on losing some weight today...my daughter's sake. =)
24 Jan 08 by member: miteslur
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I It is great that you can take your little one to work. When i worked in Chicago a girl in the office had baby and I pleaded with the boss to let her bring it.. we won... she did get to bring the baby. He was tiny of course, mostly he just slept all the time and we all took turns tending to his needs, changing his diapers and feeding him, etc. We did that til he was 1 yr old (that was the deal with my boss) and he could be accepted at a nursery/daycare. It was really pretty kewl having him in the office. Im glad you get time with your little one too!
24 Jan 08 by member: Janelleas
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At first my boss told me I could bring her until she was about 6-9 months old. Then as we approached 9 mos, he said...12 months "or so". When she turned 1, he said he didn't see why she needed to go to daycare until tax season starts, which is Feb. 1st in our office. By the way...daycare is RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my office and he plans to pay for her daycare when/if she starts going. lol Anyway, about 2 weeks ago he said "we'll play it by ear but she seems to be doing well enough that she may not even need to go to daycare during tax season.". Made me happy! =) Luckily, she sleeps about 1-3 hours in the morning time and she has a dvd player and tv in her room, where she can watch Sesame Street. She has lots of toys, too, to keep her busy. She's a social thing and loves flirting with people. All of our clients think she's cute. We have an older clientelle so they enjoy her when they stop by.
The only thing I'm a little worried about is her wanting more attention, now that she's older, and being more demanding-during tax season-which will add more stress for me. But, we'll see. I'm gonna take it a day at a time. I'm just so thankful I can have my girl with me all the time.
24 Jan 08 by member: miteslur
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You're right, take it one day at a time and wait to see how it goes. Since your hubby gets off around noon, she would never have to stay there very long. My youngest went to day/care when she was 3 yrs old.. but only for half a day. I wanted her to get "socialized" with kids her own age and be able to play (she was the last at home, all by herself...18 yrs difference in my two girls :)... and she loved preschool! but the head of the school told me the kids that enjoy it and do the best were the half day students. Full day students don't enjoy it nearly as much. ImLuuvd grew up in the family business, soon as she was old enough she helped work too! she was a great little helper! we found lots of things she could do. Maybe you'll find something your little one can do when she gets old enough :) and then she can still go to work with you!
24 Jan 08 by member: Janelleas
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day care is next door and the boss will pay??? let the girl make some friends, lol. I am just kidding. I am sooo jealous! Right now I am in the process of looking for a day care or babysitter for my son and OMG! I had no idea how expensive this is. My husband is going to be working days from now on and we can not afford for me to stay home. Besides, it will be nice for the boy to be around other kids. He is two and does not fully realise that there are other kids his age in the world besides on TV! GOD BLESS YOUR BOSS!
24 Jan 08 by member: mrsjohnson0317
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I know! I looked around for daycare about a year ago and about had a heart attack! It costs more per month than my house payment! NO KIDDING! I was sweatin' it this summer, fully expecting to pay for her to go do daycare this year. My boss and I talked about it and he told me to quit stressin' on it and he'd be happy to pay for it during tax season. He hasn't really been able to give me a raise since I've worked for him so this is his way of giving me a raise. I like having her with me, though. I'm going to try and teach her to color, as soon as she quits trying to eat everything, and hopefuly that will keep her busy for short spurts. lol I'm hoping she'll be "crafty" and like to do things to keep herself busy. She seems to be a very curious lil' kid who doesn't miss a thing! She's very "hands on".
24 Jan 08 by member: miteslur
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hahaha... my son still eats crayons! lmao!
24 Jan 08 by member: mrsjohnson0317
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Daycare is outrageous. I am staying home with my son and have been for a year. My husband wants me to start job hunting but when i factor in daycare costs, and afterschool care for my 5 year old, I wouldn't be making squat! So now i am trying/hoping to find a couple children to keep in my home so i can add a little income and still stay home. so far, no luck. but we filed our taxes and with me not working we got back a great refund. Seriously, if i were working and paying childcare, i probably wouldn't even bring home as much as we are getting in refund, atleast that is what i tried to make my husband understand. :)
24 Jan 08 by member: graciepoo
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graciepoo: Have you tried using craigslist.com to state that you are willing to take in kids?
24 Jan 08 by member: miteslur
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