A better day

Today was a much better day... no, not the weather but definitely Owen's demeanor. Owen woke up early again today. He woke up at about 6 am and laid in bed kicking around. I half-slept beside him until about 7:00 and then we both got out of bed around 7:30. Since he was still awake and active I decided we should just start the day by taking a shower. I thought if he took a shower that early, he'd then eat and nap for a while. It pretty much worked out that way... and I was grateful.

Owen and I stopped by a local woman who advertised child care services. I figured that we should check out as many places as possible. It may give us other ideas about what we need... or we'll find someone good. While the woman was very nice, the place was a mess and the kids were just running wild. I was sad to leave the children there... but it was not my choice. I doubt they are treated poorly, but it was not what I want for Owen's care. It does make me feel better about our choice.

We'll have a trial run with Raj next week. I have to go to a meeting for work next week. It is my company's global retreat, which only happens every 3 years. I am so anxious about leaving Owen... and about going to work. I am happy, though, to have this trial before actually going back. I figure if I get totally freaked out during these meetings I can bail out and it wouldn't be as noticeable.

Today we had lunch with Colleen at DC's famous Ben's Chili Bowl. It was good -- both to see Colleen (and her ever-growing womb) and the lunch. I am so excited to see Colleen as she prepares to have her baby in July. It seems even more exciting now that I accomplished that monumental task... and I am happy to share my experience with her. Plus, it'll be great for Owen to have a playmate soon.

After lunch I stopped by my new office. It was very weird... I didn't know my way around at all and didn't even know where my office was. I just stumbled upon my office walking down the hall! It is much smaller than my old office - and much darker - but I am sure it will be fine. I was happy to see Bryan and my other colleagues. They are all so happy to see me... really, they are just happy to see Owen. I am going back to have lunch with my boss on Thursday and talk about going back to work :(


Tomorrow is yoga day... yes, yoga day changed. It will no longer be Friday's, instead Wednesday's. I am excited for class since it will be with my pre-natal instructor. I really grew to enjoy her classes and expect these post-natal classes will be just as good. I, however, will miss the other moms and babies from the Friday classes. I may try to go to the Friday class a few times again before I go to work... just to see the other moms. It will stink that when I go back to work I won't be able to go to yoga any more. I almost want to change my work schedule just so I can go to yoga. At least I'll still be able to do the Stroller Strides (which, by the way, kicked my butt on Monday... it was a good workout).