New Mommy Files, Part 20
I haven’t quite come to a decision on the whole work situation. I’ve prayed, meditated, read books, asked friends and family, called an angel guide (I know, I know) and sulked. But my goal is to decide over the weekend whether or not to opt for the freelance life again. If you think about it, I spend 12 hours a day wrapped up in work. From the time I get up in the morning to the time I enter the door at the end of the workday, I’m in a whole other world—one that has nothing to do with family life. Yes, it pays the bills. Yes, it’s a steady paycheck. But is that worth the lack of family time? Is it worth Raine being shuffled from household to household? I just can’t seem to justify it in my mind. Especially since I can freelance and get my own insurance. In my heart my mind is made up; now I just have to muster up the courage to make the change. We all just want a little more control over our days don’t we?
For the last 2 weeks Marc has watched Raine. It’s so funny. She really has him wrapped around her finger. She makes him hold her ALL DAY. She whimpers when he’s out of sight. And she wouldn’t sit and play longer than three minutes at a time. He called me a gazillion times a day. Mind you, this is a man that for the most part hates chatting on the phone. I’d come home to music playing, diapers littering the floor (why can’t they ever make it to the Magic Genie?) and cans of baby food across the kitchen counter. I love it, though. They are two peas in a pod. He always has it under control, even if it doesn’t look like it. They even ventured out a few times. And can I tell you she has a favorite song? She loves Alicia Keys’ new song. I don’t know the name, but it’s the one where Keys repeats “no one.” This song has literally stopped tears from flowing. Every time it comes on Raine looks for her dad. They dance together whenever it comes on. How cute.
I’ll let you know if I make my final decision over the weekend. Oh yeah. I have a question: Raine is really clingy these days. She won't let anyone but me, Marc, my mom, dad and sister hold her. Is this normal at eight months?
Marcia Caster
Senior Editor, Beauty and Fashion
mcaster@heartandsoul.com
For the last 2 weeks Marc has watched Raine. It’s so funny. She really has him wrapped around her finger. She makes him hold her ALL DAY. She whimpers when he’s out of sight. And she wouldn’t sit and play longer than three minutes at a time. He called me a gazillion times a day. Mind you, this is a man that for the most part hates chatting on the phone. I’d come home to music playing, diapers littering the floor (why can’t they ever make it to the Magic Genie?) and cans of baby food across the kitchen counter. I love it, though. They are two peas in a pod. He always has it under control, even if it doesn’t look like it. They even ventured out a few times. And can I tell you she has a favorite song? She loves Alicia Keys’ new song. I don’t know the name, but it’s the one where Keys repeats “no one.” This song has literally stopped tears from flowing. Every time it comes on Raine looks for her dad. They dance together whenever it comes on. How cute.
I’ll let you know if I make my final decision over the weekend. Oh yeah. I have a question: Raine is really clingy these days. She won't let anyone but me, Marc, my mom, dad and sister hold her. Is this normal at eight months?
Marcia Caster
Senior Editor, Beauty and Fashion
mcaster@heartandsoul.com
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