My New "Roll"

June 3, 2013

After an extensive maternity leave, I am now back to work!

Well, technically, I started back in June. Therefore, if you were wondering what happened to all the Jamesy updates lately, apparently back to work = less time to write posts! Sorry. I am working on getting better at my time management. Still adapting and learning how to fit everything in that needs to get done (or, that I'd like to get done) in a day! But hey, it's summer. When I'm not working, we are loving being outside and enjoying the days!

In June, I started a new role, working for a previous Cincinnati client. That means getting to work with familiar faces (or voices) again, and trying to relearn the business I was familiar with when I worked on the project a few years ago. However, the difference is that I am now working from home, part-time, in the mornings. Four hours a day is manageable, right?! Then, the rest of the time I am full-time Mom.

Rollin' with it

 

My sidekick shopper

In May, I was on a mission to find a trustworthy, responsible and energetic sitter for James to come to the house while I work from home. Well, we found her  (for the summer at least) and she is wonderful! James now has a new girlfriend (or nanny) and her name is Cara. He loves her. However, she is still in college, which means come August, I will be on the hunt to find someone new! She has definitely made this transition back to work easier, knowing James is in great hands and having fun. I am hoping I can find someone just as great, again. Cross your fingers...

Things I am now learning to co-exist with that I did not have in my "work-life" before:

1. Less sleep. Teething = Many nights I see 1, 3, 5 and 6 am?! = Coffee please!
2. Pumping for bottles the night before (instead of 30 minutes before the nanny arrives!). AND, remembering to take a 10 minute "pumping break" when James usually eats, to keep up my supply, and to not pay for it later if I forget (ouch!).
3. Writing out instructions for the nanny every morning
4. Trying to pick up the house and clean more often to *appear* like I have it together
5. Trying to turn OFF my Mama brain and turn ON my consulting brain (I did know what I was doing, once. And, was pretty good at it. Oh yea, the not sleeping part doesn't help, but it's only temporary... right?)

However, I am not the only one with a new "roll." Check out Mr. King of Rolling himself these days:

Rolls and rolls, like a little log, right off the blanket now!

Start him at one end and he'll keep rolling until he hits the wood, OR someone stops him!

So lucky to be able to stay home and spend more time with my little man!