I feel like a bad mommy today. I was totally ready when Ethan's bedtime rolled around. On Monday, daycare called and said that he had diarrhea and needed to be picked up. I left work at 2:00 to go get him. Daycare has a rule that any child with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea cannot return to the center until he/she has been symptom-free for 24 hours. So I stayed home with him on Tuesday. Daddy stayed home with him on Wednesday. I dropped him off at daycare Thursday, and all was going well until 2:30. Ethan had had 2 bouts with diarrhea again and needed to be picked up. Also meaning that he could not return to daycare today (Friday). I came home with a pile of work to do, which I have not touched all day. I couldn't seem to find the motivation.
Ethan did not have any problems with diarrhea today, and I did manage to do 3 loads of laundry. He is, however, teething terribly and so he was clingy, cranky, and downright miserable all day. He went to bed super early, and now I am trying to work on the projects I brought home. As you can see, not a whole lot of work getting done!
According to my home scales, I have actually gained a pound this week. Is there anyone out there who has done Weight Watchers who can tell me how someone could eat exactly the same way they have the past 2 weeks (when they've lost weight) and gain a pound?? I am dreading this Sunday's weigh-in, but I am NOT giving up on the WW plan. I know it works, and although I am not sure why I gained this week, I know if I stick with it, the weight will eventually come off.
I am very weary tonight. I feel stress and fatigue right to the core of my bones. It's been a tough week trying to work full-time, take care of a sick child, keep up with the housework and cooking, etc. To top off the week, Joe informed me that he has to work tomorrow morning. Maybe that normally wouldn't be so bad, but it's 7:00 Friday night, and he still is not even home from work yet. I'm so thankful he has a job that supports Ethan and I, but I do wish he was home more often.
Let's end this on an upbeat note...my new washer and dryer will be delivered this Sunday! Can't wait! Sorry to be a bit of a downer tonight. All I need is a good night's sleep and a bit of progress on my 2 projects, and I'll be feeling MUCH better!
Friday, March 24, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Feeling Better
I'm still here. I haven't updated my blog because I've really been so busy just keeping up with life. Since I posted last, Joe and I have survived a bout with a nasty stomach bug, and I have just recuperated from tonsilitis. I am hoping that with Spring right around the corner, we can all manage to stay well for awhile.
I have recommitted to losing weight (AGAIN!). I joined Weight Watchers on Sunday, March 5th. I plan on attending the weekly meeting to keep my spirits up and to get the support that I so greatly need. At my first weigh-in last Sunday, I had lost 2.8 pounds. My goal is to lose 1 pound per week. I'm not sure how I've done so far this week, but I plan on keeping at it and taking one meal at a time. I don't have to perfect all the time, but I do have to keep trying and sticking to the plan as much as possible.
I am less worried about Ethan now than I was. He really seems to be coming out of his shell, and although I think he is still slow to do a lot of things, I know he'll be fine. If he has any speech delays or language development disorders, Joe and I will deal with it and get him the help he needs. Just last night on our way home from daycare, he clapped. I was so tickled that I started laughing which made him do it even more. Of course, he hasn't done it since, but it was so great to see him do it! He also knows how to raise his arms up when I ask "How big is Ethan?" He has waved bye-bye a few times, but it's been pretty random. He is most definitely the type of child who will purposely NOT do something just because you want him to. He is not walking yet. He seems like he wants to, but he just does not have the confidence to take off. He can stand alone and cruise furniture like a pro, but no steps yet. My nephew didn't walk until 14 months, so I am not too concerned that Ethan isn't quite ready yet. Still no talking, but I'm not too concerned about that either since Joe didn't talk until he was 3!
My brother and his family are going to be coming to visit for Easter and I am so excited to see my two nephews again!
Life is back on track, and I am committed to keeping it that way!
I have recommitted to losing weight (AGAIN!). I joined Weight Watchers on Sunday, March 5th. I plan on attending the weekly meeting to keep my spirits up and to get the support that I so greatly need. At my first weigh-in last Sunday, I had lost 2.8 pounds. My goal is to lose 1 pound per week. I'm not sure how I've done so far this week, but I plan on keeping at it and taking one meal at a time. I don't have to perfect all the time, but I do have to keep trying and sticking to the plan as much as possible.
I am less worried about Ethan now than I was. He really seems to be coming out of his shell, and although I think he is still slow to do a lot of things, I know he'll be fine. If he has any speech delays or language development disorders, Joe and I will deal with it and get him the help he needs. Just last night on our way home from daycare, he clapped. I was so tickled that I started laughing which made him do it even more. Of course, he hasn't done it since, but it was so great to see him do it! He also knows how to raise his arms up when I ask "How big is Ethan?" He has waved bye-bye a few times, but it's been pretty random. He is most definitely the type of child who will purposely NOT do something just because you want him to. He is not walking yet. He seems like he wants to, but he just does not have the confidence to take off. He can stand alone and cruise furniture like a pro, but no steps yet. My nephew didn't walk until 14 months, so I am not too concerned that Ethan isn't quite ready yet. Still no talking, but I'm not too concerned about that either since Joe didn't talk until he was 3!
My brother and his family are going to be coming to visit for Easter and I am so excited to see my two nephews again!
Life is back on track, and I am committed to keeping it that way!
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