One day down

I know I have to update with pictures soon but this post is about the first day down and start of the 2nd of me staying with Girl Clean this week.

I am in awe of mom's. Whether you work and juggle trying to get everyone out the door. Or if you stay home, which means you don't EVER get a break. Honestly, my desk job, way easier then staying home with a 3 year old all day.

Fortunately yesterday morning Girl Clean slept in until 9:45. This gave me time to get some things started or done yesterday morning. When she woke up she talked to her mom and then took a bath. We had errands to run yesterday. We picked birthday presents for Mr. Clean at Marshalls. We returned some stuff to Kohls. We went grocery shopping at Walmart. We got home and started dinner. Then Mr. Clean got home. I took Girl Clean with me and took advantage of gym child care. That was awesome! My run not so much.

The heat, even in AC, makes running pretty much un-enjoyable. I have a 4 mile race tomorrow morning so I needed to get at least some kind of run in.

I got home and took my shower while Mr. Clean entertained the girl. We have an indoor grill and we had turned that on. It took forever to heat up so we didn't eat dinner until after 8pm. I thought I would have at least a little time after dinner. Not so much. Mr. Clean told Girl Clean to go get into bed. Sounded to me like he was saying go to bed. Apparently that's not what he meant. Who knows. All I know is that I went and put her in her night clothes and pull up. It is what it is. I knew better then to really expect any help this week so I'm doing my best to stay positive.

This morning Girl Clean was up around 8. Currently she's watching Curious George. I'm trying to think through all the things we need to do today. She does way better when we're actually going and doing. It keeps her boredom at bay and keeps me from being a grouchy not nice person. I love her to pieces, and I'm thankful that she has such an awesome mommy who does stay home with her.

For me, I always thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom. God knew what he was doing. I really love my job. I love my freedom. I'm completely happy to have Girl Clean, and that's plenty! This past weekend was so great because everywhere we went there were kids, dogs and cats. She had such a blast playing. Yesterday at the gym there were a ton of kids in child watch. So that gave her the opportunity to play with other kids. I guess I could play Barbies, or kitchen or whatever but growing up I played all that on my own. I could entertain myself for HOURS and then when it came time to play with others well that I didn't do so well.

Girl Clean has a brother and always has people around. I know our house is so not exciting for her. I'm hoping as dance starts and school she will start to make friends and I can work out play dates and fun things like that for when we do have her.

Today we have to go get my race packet, run by the grocery store. It's enough and maybe even though it is Mr. Clean's birthday I'll escape to the gym again tonight!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!