Today was pretty nice. My husband took the day off (well, worked from home), so I was able to get a lot done sans baby.
I am able to run errands with Calan pretty well, as long as I work around his naps. He just does not sleep when we are out and about. It limits me on how much I can get done at one time. I am always checking the clock to make sure that we can get home at a good time.
Today, I left at 8:30 for a doctor appointment, had my appointment, stopped at a Starbucks to grab a coffee, ran to get a card and finish a present for a friend, ran to Costco for formula, grabbed food for lunch, and then headed to the hospital to meet my friend for lunch and meet her new little man. Definitely the highlight of my day without Calan. I returned home after 2. It was fabulous.
It was so great to see my friend and finally be able to talk to her and really see how she is doing. Since I have been tethered to Calan this week, I was not able to visit sooner. You can't really bring an 8-month-old to a NICU.
It was really nice to get out of the house and get so much done. My husband held down the fort and was obviously able to watch a little basketball (or a lot of basketball) in the in between.
Though, I am sure I am not the only mom who checks the clock and hopes that their husband is doing certain things at certain times. I can't help but see the time and wonder if Calan is napping well, or if Bob fed him all his food, or remembered to change his diaper. Even on a mom day off, my mind is still consumed with thoughts and concerns.
Don't get me wrong, I still would not give up my days off. They are needed. I just wish I was better at releasing my worries and concerns. But I guess that is just being a mom. It is not a full-time job; it is a full-time life choice.
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