Well, we made it.
Our first week at home, together, and we made it.
It was sort of a test run, as Easton did go to school 2 days this week. I had a doctors appointment Tuesday and Thursday was Halloween party day. But, the other 3 days we were home.
Monday we stayed home all day. This was good with me, but Easton needed a bit more entertainment. About 14 times he said 'is it still the morning?' and after nap he said 'is daddy ever coming home?' Long day buddy? We still had fun though. Wednesday we went swimming at an indoor pool. He said he had a 'little bit of fun' because the water was a little cold. We did eat Chick Fil A after so that made up for the cold water. Today, Lance was off and we started the day with donuts.
I think for us, the best thing to do is get out in the mornings and be home in the afternoon. Too much time at home and there is nothing left to do in the afternoon and we both go a little stir crazy. I know this will change for a little while once Emerson arrives, but until then, that's what our routine will be.
It is a strange feeling, NOT having somewhere to be, but I can already feel myself relaxing more and stressing less. It's so nice to not have to rush in the morning and leave knowing I have an hour (plus) commute and not getting home at supper time, to not have time to even sit down and breathe until after bath and bedtime. And a mid day break with nap time is quite delightful as well.
We've not had any gourmet meals and supper isn't simmering on the stove when Lance walks in the door, but...baby steps. Hey, I think it's good that we actually eat supper, together. Gourmet can come later. For now, our trusty usual's will work.
I am so thankful for this time at home. It's time I've prayed for and thought about for a long time. I hate the time I've missed with Easton while working, but I hope that these times together now make up for that time lost. And, at least he's loved school while I was at work. We were so blessed with 2 amazing schools for him. I do plan on taking him one day a week to school, to play and be with his friends and learn and have some normal routine. I think school is SO good for kiddos.
So, here's to week one as a SAHM! Looking forward to a few more weeks just the two of us before little sister arrives.
Congratulations on staying at home! You won't regret it for a second! I started staying home this year and am so happy to no longer be missing those sweet moments with my littleman. Your pics from the pumpkin patch were great too btw. :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll get used to the schedule. We are "out in the morning-home in the afternoon"-types. When Lucy first arrived we only really got out for preschool drop off and then when Daddy came home (bc hellooooo out with 2 kids? whole new ballgame!). But now I take both kids out most mornings (99.9% of the time) and we are home for naps from 1-4. I love that.
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