Thursday, April 12, 2012
More Soccer
Each Monday night we all meet up at the soccer fields for little man's practice. He is pretty hesitant for the first 30 mins of practice. We have volunteer coaches from the local university's women's soccer team. So far he hasn't had the same coach twice. Little man finally warms up about halfway through the practice and joins everyone on the field... until someone touches his soccer ball. He is VERY possessive of his soccer ball. I can't blame him, it is a SWEET ball! :)
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Transitions
So . . . our house has been in full on "transition mode" as we ALL adjust to mommy's new job. I'm feeling much better at this point and the constant worry and tears (mostly after hours) have subsided. I don't think I was prepared for the "culture shock" I would experience. Uprooting after 14 years really was a bigger change than I anticipated. But I love the new folks I work with and I am starting to enjoy some of the work I do. Progress :)
People ask me all the time "how do you do it?" Either in regards to trying to balance school/work/family or more recently in my current work/part time work/family. I don't have a good explanation. Because a lot of times it is difficult and I have to accept not being able to do everything to the best of my ability. Which is actually pretty hard for me because I like to do my best. When it boils down to it I don't do this alone - I have a GREAT support system. Disco has really been a BIG support and taken on extra household duties and roles with the kiddos to make this work. And of course our family has stepped up time and time again to listen, support, and truly be the extended family our kiddos need right now.
One positive out of all of this transition is that I have stepped back and watched Disco be the sweetest dad. He has taken on the responsibility of picking up little man for soccer - we all go to the practice/games but Disco has the tedious job of getting those darn soccer socks on little man! Disco also took some very special pictures for big sis' room. She is going to LOVE these when we print them for her walls. So I'm feeling pretty lucky these days to have a partner and best friend like Disco to be there during the ups and downs of job transitions and family life! :)
Disco's pictures for big sis' room:
People ask me all the time "how do you do it?" Either in regards to trying to balance school/work/family or more recently in my current work/part time work/family. I don't have a good explanation. Because a lot of times it is difficult and I have to accept not being able to do everything to the best of my ability. Which is actually pretty hard for me because I like to do my best. When it boils down to it I don't do this alone - I have a GREAT support system. Disco has really been a BIG support and taken on extra household duties and roles with the kiddos to make this work. And of course our family has stepped up time and time again to listen, support, and truly be the extended family our kiddos need right now.
One positive out of all of this transition is that I have stepped back and watched Disco be the sweetest dad. He has taken on the responsibility of picking up little man for soccer - we all go to the practice/games but Disco has the tedious job of getting those darn soccer socks on little man! Disco also took some very special pictures for big sis' room. She is going to LOVE these when we print them for her walls. So I'm feeling pretty lucky these days to have a partner and best friend like Disco to be there during the ups and downs of job transitions and family life! :)
Disco's pictures for big sis' room:
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