March 3rd, 2010
On Sunday Emory and I packed up the car and set sail for South Jersey to stay with grandma and grandpa for a few days. The snowstorm that hit us last week was lovely, but it kind of kicked my ass where cabin fever is concerned. We were just stuck indoors too much and I think something in my brain snapped; we had to get out. Plus, Emory came down with a 24-hour bug (although at the time we didn’t know it was only going to last 24-hours) so it just seemed like the right thing to do was hit the suburbs. We were only supposed to be here for a couple of days. It’s now Wednesday and I’m thinking about extending it to Thursday due to the fact that it’s snowing again and I’m not sure about the driving conditions.
It’s been a restful couple of days for sure. I saw Shutter Island and fell even more in love with Leonardo DiCaprio. In fact, he has completely replaced Matt Damon. I thoroughly enjoyed Shutter Island. I won’t write another word about the film.
Let’s see, I mourned the departure of the Winter Olympics. And realized that the next time it comes around, I’ll be 40. That drove me to eat many, many brownies. Well, that and the fact that the Wii told me I was “normal”. NORMAL, did you read that, Internet? I’m NORMAL. At least as far as my weight on Wii is concerned. But it went on to tell me I could lose about 15 pounds. Yeah. Yeah. I know. I know, Wii.
Speaking of the Wii, last week I tweeted this:
And it was brought to my attention (by many) that there is actually Wii Curling. So on Sunday evening my brother ran out and bought Wii Winter Olympics. We’ve played Wii every night. And I learned that my 2.5 year old son is better at Bobsleigh than his grandfather. Which is kind of hilarious since he had little idea of what’s going on. We will definitely be introducing this game into our household as well.
Also, I should probably update the nanny situation. I don’t think it’s her at all. Well, it might be her a little bit, but ultimately this is a phase he’s going. The other night, as I set out for a jog, he lost it just like he had with her. And he’s been around grandma and grandpa many times before. So, I think this is just something he’s going through and something we need to work on. All that said, I’m still not sure I’m going to keep the nanny solely because of the communication issue. Quite honestly, I’m not sure what I’m going to do about this. I do need some help with watching him, but I’m not sure she’s the best fit for me. And I’m not sure she knows how to calm him quite as quickly as I might like. I don’t know. It’s hard. This is all very hard.
Thanks again for all the advice. You guys made me realize that even if it is just a phase, perhaps it’s still not a great fit. So, thank you.
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February 26th, 2010
We have been using a nanny for a little over a month. She came highly recommended by the owner of our building who has employed her for two years and continues to every day after her kids are out of school. (I have her in the mornings, three days a week.) She’s been perfectly fine. She takes him to the playground. She plays with him. He seemed to really, really like her, which is why I overlooked the problems I was having with her. (Yes, there have been some problems.)
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February 3rd, 2010
On Monday I took a bus from 14th Street all the way to the Upper East side. I enjoy riding the bus. Many people find that crazy, but I do. I love getting lost in thought while moving through the streets of Manhattan. There’s just so much to look at, so many things that don’t go together, yet somehow it works. It’s like I’m entering a diorama of my very own head—thoughts are free to come and go as quickly as office buildings, delis, taxis, and tenements. For an obsessive person, this feels quite good.
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January 29th, 2010
At 11:36 AM, I turn 36 years old. I’m looking forward to 36—there’s no way it can be as craptastic as 35. I used to have a thing for odd numbers, well, 35 has cured me of that bias. Bring on the good stuff, even-numbered age.
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January 27th, 2010
As I was sitting around last night craving comfort food and feeling a little sorry for myself, two words suddenly came to mind: I’m lonely. And then saying them out loud later to my husband gave me a bit of relief.
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January 21st, 2010
Back in July of 2009 I wrote a post about my shins and the itchy bumps. I wrote about how I’ve spoken with many doctors over the years. I’ve asked them what it might be and no one has been able to help me. Two of them were even dermatologists. Yeah. It sucks. And to be completely honest, I have lived this way (which is to say miserably) for far too long. Anyway, yesterday I finally met with another dermatologist because the rash and itch was spreading to my thighs and upper arms. I’m a hot mess—a modern leper. Sexy.
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January 18th, 2010
You’ll have to forgive me for not having much to say right now. It’s been a rough week. And other than baking some more chocolate chip cookies for a friend, I haven’t baked anything new this week.
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January 5th, 2010
Toby and I are less than one month away from a would-be due date. This date has sat tucked away, safely in the basement of my mind for a while now. But it occurred to me yesterday, as one of my closest friends gets ready to welcome her new baby into the world, that my due date is upon us and that I have no idea what that day will entail.
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November 18th, 2009
I just spent two whole hours on the playground with my son only to realize that his shoes were on the wrong feet the entire time. I can’t even begin to tell you how distinctly terrible this makes me feel. Why didn’t he say something? Why didn’t I notice? Why didn’t he fuss about it? I feel like such an ass. I can deal with the thoughtless stuff I put myself through—like the time I wore a diaper wipe wrapper on my chest, or more recently when I wore two different earrings to a play date, WITH MY HAIR UP, and no one told me—but this is too much.
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November 12th, 2009
A silent reader sent me an article today that had me in tears—huge, blubbering, messy tears. It was written in 2007 and for that reason, I can’t believe I hadn’t seen it before today. I wanted to thank her for sending it along. And I’m not sure why, but I also wanted to post it here as well. (Warning: it is sad.)
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