Today marks the beginning of my seventh week in Phoenix. Wow! My first stay was 11 days, and the current stay is 12; I've made 4 round trips thus far. Most days I feel great and enjoy spending my time this way. But yesterday...
It started happily. Little e celebrated her four-month birthday with a photo shoot. E tried 3 or 4 outfits on e and used several backgrounds before finding the best combination to mark this day. She took many shots, then picked the best to email/text to family. Little e and I took a walk, played a bit, then she napped. My right hand ached so I didn't want to pick her up too much; a walk is a great way to spend time in those conditions. After lunch, while e slept, I made a cup of tea and managed to spill the whole thing on the table, wetting some of my music, E's table runner, some papers, and a small spot on the rug. By the time I had cleaned that up, e woke and needed attention. Later as she played in her "jungle" I sat on the floor beside her and felt so tired, with my achy hand and sleepy eyes. What was I doing here, thinking I could take care of a baby? I thought of calling Randy but knew he was frustrated with his work and didn't want to add to his load. So I sat with e and soon her cheeriness flowed into me, and the day felt much brighter. When E finished work we 3 girls made a Target run, and I made one of my favorite casseroles for supper. After e went to bed, E and I booked my flights through May, then discussed briefly questions one should ask and deal with concerning retirement, advanced health care directives, guardians for children. (By the way, K is in Charlotte for a few days on business.)
Today e had her 4-month well-baby checkup and passed with flying colors. She had 4 shots, but so far the immunizations have not caused any problems. The heart bandaids on her chubby thighs are so cute. And I feel fine. My hand is better; Motrin is working better than arthritis Tylenol.
Just because I'm in the right place doesn't mean every day is smooth sailing.
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