Check.

I should have made my goal for the remainder of summer:

Survive.

With my return to work came an initial feeling of euphoria. All was well with the world.  I quickly realized though, that I didn't really feel like myself.  I've been so "out of it" that I have explained it as feeling drunk.  All. The. Time.  It only took me a week to realize that I was not doing so hot.  I went to my doctor and got what he offered.  I am not sure that it's the solution but it is something.  I guess it is just overwhelming: house, kids, family, clients, paperwork, lack of sleep, and on and on.

The good side of all of this is that I am too "out of it" to be too bummed about leaving the kids.  I miss them but I have to work at it just to make it through the day without feeling completely overwhelmed and confused.

Maxine and Cole enjoyed a WONDERFUL six weeks with their Na.  Derek and I were so spoiled with having her come take over in the morning.  The kids were so spoiled by her attentive, loving care.  Maxine now goes to a new sitter, who we are adjusting to.  And Cole is back at school.  He is thriving there. He benefits so much from the structure, learning, and physical activity that his school offers. 

Regarding my goals...I haven't crossed much off.  at.  all.  However, I am very proud of the few that I have!  I've lost 10% and more on weight watchers.  I want to keep it up until I reach goal weight....and plan to do that by Maxine's first birthday.  And work!  I am back in the groove - making bonus and all.  AND - I ventured out and started a business, Jennifer Albracht Photography!

So, lots is happening. Leaving little time for blogging.  I will find my groove soon though.  Here's to survival!

A New List

My leave list helped me so much to set (and reach) some goals.  I think it really helped me feel like I was making the most of my time.  I think that it would serve me well to set some goals regularly.  So here's my summer list...

• read a book. (yes, i have to set a goal to read just.one.book.)
• try one new recipe each week.
• more trips to the park...more board games...more books...more etc.  At least one "Cole's choice" night a week.
• one night in a tent with Cole in the yard.
• photograph my kids....and try my hand (and eye) at photographing other families.  (I am nervous even writing that...)
• get a family photo of the four of us.
• Chuck E. Cheese...with Daddy!
• exercise at least 3X/week
• make bonus at work -$$$- maternity leave recovery!
• sewing project: dog bed
• hang things on the walls of this house
• visit the library, get library card
• continue WW - 10% loss