House hunting Stepdad
Saturday, June 04, 2005
So, this is what has been happening lately...
Me? I'm doing well, all things considered. Let's see, two Fridays ago, I quit my job. Well, I did quit but it was ok since I had already secured a job with another Realty Company. Let's just say that my old company didn't really suit me anymore. So, my first day was two Friday's ago, you know, just sort of get your groove at the new place, learn people's names, find out where the bathroom is, right? Well, sure, but I also decided to really screw up my new company's expectations of me when I walked in the door with a new listing and a new sales contract for a total price of $444,000. So, what did I do this week? Well, I tried to learn a few more names, figured out the best spot to park and brought in another two listings and a contract for a weekly total of $346,000. My new company is going to be a bit miffed when this dries up :)
Also, B is out of school and tomorrow goes to her first ever overnight camp. Until Thursday. She's only 9. She's never been away from her Mom unless she was with her Dad for more than a night. She's very (VERY) excited, but her Mom is a bit anxious. We are sure she will be fine and have an absolute blast but it will be strange without her here for that long.
And, Baby T (not quite a year and a half old yet) is starting day care Monday. I thought I was ok with this. But I am not. At All. Someone not related to me or my wife will be caring for my son. How in the world are they going to know when he likes to take a nap? Or that he really likes you to hold him so he can grab your arm or pat your arm as he goes to sleep? How are they going to know that when he waves to you, if his little fingers are set so they touch his thumb , he is not actually waving to you, but giving you his version of a knuckle sandwich?
They won't and as I write this I realize I am being way too dramatic and goofy but I can't belive he is old enough for day care. Just yesterday he was not even able to sit up by himself. It's only been a few weeks (actually eight months) since he first started to walk. He's just not ready! (I'm not ready!)
So, I take a deep breath and realize that if he makes it (no phone calls on his first day saying that he just isn't quite ready for daycare (they aren't ready for him!)), it is for the best.
He really could use some socialization and this is going to be great for him.
Just not for his Dad. Not the first few days, at least.
They grow so quickly!
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Me? I'm doing well, all things considered. Let's see, two Fridays ago, I quit my job. Well, I did quit but it was ok since I had already secured a job with another Realty Company. Let's just say that my old company didn't really suit me anymore. So, my first day was two Friday's ago, you know, just sort of get your groove at the new place, learn people's names, find out where the bathroom is, right? Well, sure, but I also decided to really screw up my new company's expectations of me when I walked in the door with a new listing and a new sales contract for a total price of $444,000. So, what did I do this week? Well, I tried to learn a few more names, figured out the best spot to park and brought in another two listings and a contract for a weekly total of $346,000. My new company is going to be a bit miffed when this dries up :)
Also, B is out of school and tomorrow goes to her first ever overnight camp. Until Thursday. She's only 9. She's never been away from her Mom unless she was with her Dad for more than a night. She's very (VERY) excited, but her Mom is a bit anxious. We are sure she will be fine and have an absolute blast but it will be strange without her here for that long.
And, Baby T (not quite a year and a half old yet) is starting day care Monday. I thought I was ok with this. But I am not. At All. Someone not related to me or my wife will be caring for my son. How in the world are they going to know when he likes to take a nap? Or that he really likes you to hold him so he can grab your arm or pat your arm as he goes to sleep? How are they going to know that when he waves to you, if his little fingers are set so they touch his thumb , he is not actually waving to you, but giving you his version of a knuckle sandwich?
They won't and as I write this I realize I am being way too dramatic and goofy but I can't belive he is old enough for day care. Just yesterday he was not even able to sit up by himself. It's only been a few weeks (actually eight months) since he first started to walk. He's just not ready! (I'm not ready!)
So, I take a deep breath and realize that if he makes it (no phone calls on his first day saying that he just isn't quite ready for daycare (they aren't ready for him!)), it is for the best.
He really could use some socialization and this is going to be great for him.
Just not for his Dad. Not the first few days, at least.
They grow so quickly!
