Feeling Better
HI!!! Things have improved a lot since my last update, although I can't say there have been big changes in my day-to-day life. Aunt Sue (Chris' dad's sister) met Tyler and I at the mall shortly after I posted. We went to lunch and did a bit of shopping. It was really nice to get out and spend time with another person.
I called the other mommy from swim class. Gosh, making that first call is tough. But, I sucked it up and made the call. Jillian seems to be almost as lonely as me and looking for a mommy friend. Her husband is an Air Marshal and is gone quite a bit for work. It isn't exactly the same as my situation, but relateable. We still haven't gotten together since she is visiting family right now. I think after the weekend we'll get together for a play date.
That's Trouble with a capital T We've been getting out and about most days. I try to leave the house between Tyler's two naps. Mostly it is just errands but I need something to break up the day, and a reason to get dressed. Yesterday Tyler had his first trip to daycare.
So serious :o( He was there for 3 hours and did great. I guess he spent most of his time checking the place out. He had lunch there and threw his green beans on the floor. He does that at home whenever he doesn't like something or if he isn't hungry. I have him scheduled for another 3 hour visit for next week. I'm going to try to have him there once a week. I had a hard time leaving him. Even looking at these pictures makes me want to go upstairs and scoop him up for a cuddle.
Bye Mommy... I've also been focusing on getting stuff done around here. I'm about half way through baby-proofing upstairs. I got some stuff done in the nursery while Ty was at daycare that I wouldn't be able to really do with him here. I have a lot of projects I want to get through in the next two weeks. I'd like to have everything pulled together and be at a good place (in my mind) when everyone arrives for Tyler's birthday. We've been working on that and there is a lot to do but it is all very exciting!
Speaking of exciting, I have a walker on my hands! Ty is walking all the time now! It is crazy and so adorable. He is just tickled with it! Chris has watched him walk all around the living room. So sweet. Plus he has 7 teeth now.
I am still terribly lonely. I miss Chris a lot. I don't have a lot of time to think about being alone or missing him, but it seems like I am missing him more each day.
Well, I'm off to bed. Just wanted to post a couple pics and say that things are getting better. Manageable anyhow. I think it has a lot to do with focusing on little tasks and having a purpose. Everyone needs a purpose in life, even puppies.