On the Mend

I've been on the mend for the past week recovery from tonsil surgery. If you are blessed enough to still have yours, take this pearl of wisdom from someone who doesn't-KEEP THEM! I wholeheartedly say I would take another c section over this any day. It has been a hellacious week. Aside from the pain, the pills they prescribed me to manage it make me physically ill. Without sharing the lovely details I'll just say that's not too pleasant on healing throat. Hopefully though, this will prove to provide me with a healthier new year.

Even though this isn't how I would choose to have some time off work, it has been wonderful spending time with Caroline. I made me really think about what it would be like to be a stay at home mom. Part of me thinks I'm a better mom because of my job. I have a very hard time "staying at home" so work gives me the opportunity to get out, make a contribution to society, and come home and love on my little girl. Another part of me has been so RELAXED this week. I don't realize just how stressful my job is until I'm home and not having to worry about it. I've actually ENJOYED cleaning, planning a nice dinner, and being domestic. Doesn't really matter because my staying home isn't a financial option for us at this point. Who knows, maybe someday. I guess for now I need to appreciate the rest of my time off and be grateful that I have a job that allows me to spend the better part of the summer with my baby :-)