What I’ve Learned So Far

Wednesday marks my first full week back on the job and so far I’ve noticed a few things:

• No matter how early I wake up, I still can’t leave on time.
• Radio personalities and their opinions/statements/conversations annoy the hell out of me.
• I really, really like coffee.
• I’m so lucky to have Andrew as my “baby daddy.”  Because I have to leave before the kids wake up, he takes care of everything each morning.  Not only does he get himself ready, but then he wakes them up, makes their breakfasts, gets them ready, makes Nia’s lunch, fixes Nia’s hair in the cutest (and tightest) little pony tail, scoots her out the door while loading Nate in his car seat, watches her board the bus, takes Nate to school and then has to deal with Nate being kind of sad to see him go.  He also makes it all seem like no big deal.  He’s my favorite.
• I must find a shoes that don’t murder my feet (but still look cute).
• Nate has already learned so much, including using the potty more and more.
• I am loving to use my brain again, both socially and creatively.
• I am quickly running out of outfits.
• I still need my mommy.  After 15 minutes, I still couldn’t safety pin my low cut shirt without having the pin slightly visible.
• I have to invest in stronger deodorant until I learn to be less nervous.  It’s not that I schtank or anything, it’s that I have a giant problem with giant pit marks.  Not fun to try and hide all day long.
• Antibacterial cleaning wipes are your friend.  (My computer really needs a wipe down.)
• Eating out is lots of fun and tasty but I miss being able to save that money and calories!
• It doesn’t matter what time I leave from home or work, I’m still going to hit multiple rows of bumper to bumper traffic on Interstate 85.
• Now that I am falling asleep earlier and earlier, I need to become more picky in our television show selection.
• Andrew has shown me yet another way he’s a keeper.  He irons all my work clothes!  (I feel so spoiled!)
• I’m having a blast!