Naptime = Worktime

January 10th, 2010

posted in our home & garden, the every day, trials and tribulations, working the balance |

Its noon on Sunday and she just fell asleep. That means, after this procrastination post, work time for me until she wakes up. Much like… every other day.

I do sometimes fantasize about working on location somewhere, having a set schedule and some structure. It doesn’t have to be full time, just out of this house. So that whenever I have the rare moment of freedom at home I wouldn’t feel like I have to be working. I’d love to be using this naptime to do art projects in the garage, or watch a movie, although I’d first need to use it to finish up our xmas thank yous or tackling mount laundry… the kind of things I never seem able to finish during her waking hours. And then maybe once in awhile I could just go the eff back to bed. Which is at times my ultimate fantasy, lol. 2 and a half years into this parenting thing, waking up at 6:30 is still a huge struggle for me. Dont’ worry I’ll save that for my next self-pity post.

Yeah this is one of those moments I am feeling rather bleh about my current routine. Why should I, when things are so great I thank my lucky stars its worked out the way it has. But when I’m feeling particularly sleep deprived and ineffective, my darker pessimistic side comes out easily. I think this year is going to see some changes. Could go in one of two directions. I’m going to have to figure some stuff out.

oh wait, she’s not even asleep yet. Still just playing in her room. I can hear her reading to herself in there. Heh.

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1 On January 16th, 2010, Gina Roston said:

Hi Corine and Lilah,

Nice to see you both on this website. I hope you remember me and my son Lincoln-you all came to his first bday at Nyla’s Garden.

Sorta wierd how I found it, I was looking for info on the Silver Lake Moms Club because I’m feeling a bit of the same way you described in this blog-lonely, sleep deprived, like we’ve lost friends and don’t know what to do. Anyhow, was looking for way to connect with other couples and maybe a baby0sitting co-op so we can have some couple time.

Anyhow, we are so close, lets get together and have a play date! I have another one now-a little girl who’s 4 months. her name is Brooklyn.

Hope to hear from you and hope the new year brings you happiness and some peace.

Gina Roston
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posted on January 16th, 2010 at 1:46 pm

2 On January 20th, 2010, corsakti said:

Hey Gina -

I definitely remember you, and Lincoln! wow its been so long. I haven’t been to the park at the reservoir in so long, since our playgroup stopped meeting there. Congrats on the new little one, Brooklyn! Thats great. How is Lincoln enjoying big brotherhood?

I’m glad you found me here and reconnected. I feel kind of bad that the post you saw first was one of such kvetching. If you do end up joining silverlake moms club, the playgroup I chair is open for new members. We meet Wednesday mornings and are very casual about it all. I think I’ll send you an email now too.

posted on January 20th, 2010 at 12:54 am

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