I am ignoring my books tonight
I dutifully packed up my computer and books to work on my modules over the next few days but the books are across the room doing a nice job of holding down the chair, and they shall stay there for tonight.
I'm in the city for a few days to do an 'observational placement' with the midwives here and I'm looking forward to it. It would be even better if there was a birth while I'm here ;-)
I'm staying at my Aunt's house. After visiting over ice cream in her gorgeous landscaped backyard, she has kindly made up a bed for me on the couch and poured me a glass of ice water. Tomorrow, we'll have supper together and go to a movie, then Tuesday is a full day of clinic. I'm leaving clinic early on Tuesday to get my hair done (at an ooh-la-la CITY salon!) and then head home to my lovies Tuesday night.
It's been a bit tense at home lately and although I can't escape my own personal stresses, I feel I am breathing a little easier away from everything else. It was kind of nice to just eat my own food in the van on the way to the city without first having to hand out sandwiches or fries or open tiny milk cartons. And no aggravating bedtime threats tonight for me either. Right now, I'm enjoying it but I know that I'll be singing a far different tune in a couple of months.
Jack has always been very supportive of my midwifery pursuits but I'm feeling quite guilty about leaving this time. In the past when I've been away for clinical placements, my absence has been the biggest thing to deal with; who will look after the kids while I'm gone, will the kids eat a vegetable while I'm away, that kind of stuff. This time, Jack is also dealing with family issues, moving his dad to long-term care, Julia's grade 6 'french intensive' year, Charlotte starting kindergarten, and just....so much. I feel I should be helping him carry the weights on his shoulders and instead, I'm adding to them.
*sigh*
It's late. A little escape to Hogwart's and then to sleep - it's always the perfect re-set for me.
I'm in the city for a few days to do an 'observational placement' with the midwives here and I'm looking forward to it. It would be even better if there was a birth while I'm here ;-)
I'm staying at my Aunt's house. After visiting over ice cream in her gorgeous landscaped backyard, she has kindly made up a bed for me on the couch and poured me a glass of ice water. Tomorrow, we'll have supper together and go to a movie, then Tuesday is a full day of clinic. I'm leaving clinic early on Tuesday to get my hair done (at an ooh-la-la CITY salon!) and then head home to my lovies Tuesday night.
It's been a bit tense at home lately and although I can't escape my own personal stresses, I feel I am breathing a little easier away from everything else. It was kind of nice to just eat my own food in the van on the way to the city without first having to hand out sandwiches or fries or open tiny milk cartons. And no aggravating bedtime threats tonight for me either. Right now, I'm enjoying it but I know that I'll be singing a far different tune in a couple of months.
Jack has always been very supportive of my midwifery pursuits but I'm feeling quite guilty about leaving this time. In the past when I've been away for clinical placements, my absence has been the biggest thing to deal with; who will look after the kids while I'm gone, will the kids eat a vegetable while I'm away, that kind of stuff. This time, Jack is also dealing with family issues, moving his dad to long-term care, Julia's grade 6 'french intensive' year, Charlotte starting kindergarten, and just....so much. I feel I should be helping him carry the weights on his shoulders and instead, I'm adding to them.
*sigh*
It's late. A little escape to Hogwart's and then to sleep - it's always the perfect re-set for me.