After months and months of research and agonizing stress, we have finally purchased the second car for the family: a 2006 Honda CRX (and some other letters that I can no remember). To fully understand my excitement let me tell you my schedule from last Tuesday when I need it the car for some doctors appointments:
8:00am drive Alan to work in Smithfield (no public transportation there!)
8:30am get lost on the way back home (of course I did not plug in the GPS!)
9:30am getting to the dentist
11:30am back home
1:00pm drive Chloe to the pedi appointment
2:00pm get back home
5:30pm get back in the car and drive back to Smithfield to pick Alan up!
6:00pm arrive in Smithfield and wait for Alan
6:30pm driving back from Smithfield to Attleboro!
So, yeah, that day I felt that all I did was drive people around. Which I did!
Now that we finally have a second car I can plan to do and do grocery shopping on a Friday at 11am without having to think if the driving to and from Smithfield 4 times is worth the trip to Stop and Shop! Not to mention that now there is no need for several separate trips to the grocery store and to BJs. Honda's storage space is enormous (compared to what we have in the Ford) and I can still have my mom and C riding comfortably in the back!
And, since everyone asks me this: No, I do not care which one of the cars I get to drive. For all I care I could drive a bucket of bolts as long as I can do my thing... Though it will be nice to drive the Honda every once in a while.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Irreversible
Last night I got up (habit now) at about 2:30 am and waited to hear my daughter scream for food. Funny enough, I wished I could just go back to sleep, but my mind was racing, so it looks like I had one of those early morning, exhausted epiphanies.
I realized that since I had my daughter my life has changed. Completely, to the core and irreversible. And no, I am not talking about how your body changes from caring around another person inside of you (still can't wrap my head around that one, even after I went thru it). I am talking about the fact that my life is not my own anymore, my time is not my time anymore. My priorities are changed. And for someone who thrives on order bordering on OCD, it's a hard change. I love being a mom, I would not traded for anything, but the fact that I have to plan my life in 4 hours intervals so I can make sure that C eats enough, it's a hard adjustment. Picking up and going, is not an life option for us anymore. Everything takes thinking and planning! And don't even get me started on the packing for a short trip. Though I keep it to a minimum, it still amazes me the sheer amount of clothing that needs to be packed for a 4 months old baby!
I don't regret for a minute the transition to motherhood. I think it has been good for me. I am still working on learning that I do not need to be supermom (nor can I really be that), I am learning that it's ok to ask for help (always a hard one for me) and to be ok with not having everything perfect (aka, vacuuming every day...). The last 4 months had been a learning process for me, and I know it will continue in the years to come.
I realized that since I had my daughter my life has changed. Completely, to the core and irreversible. And no, I am not talking about how your body changes from caring around another person inside of you (still can't wrap my head around that one, even after I went thru it). I am talking about the fact that my life is not my own anymore, my time is not my time anymore. My priorities are changed. And for someone who thrives on order bordering on OCD, it's a hard change. I love being a mom, I would not traded for anything, but the fact that I have to plan my life in 4 hours intervals so I can make sure that C eats enough, it's a hard adjustment. Picking up and going, is not an life option for us anymore. Everything takes thinking and planning! And don't even get me started on the packing for a short trip. Though I keep it to a minimum, it still amazes me the sheer amount of clothing that needs to be packed for a 4 months old baby!
I don't regret for a minute the transition to motherhood. I think it has been good for me. I am still working on learning that I do not need to be supermom (nor can I really be that), I am learning that it's ok to ask for help (always a hard one for me) and to be ok with not having everything perfect (aka, vacuuming every day...). The last 4 months had been a learning process for me, and I know it will continue in the years to come.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Christmas already?
If you are one of my friends, you already know that I love Christmas! I love the atmosphere, the trees, the lights, the cooking (thank goodness for my mom this year since she will be making all the yummy dishes we grew up with for Christmas), the spirit! I just love it all!
But, and this is a huge one, I hate that here in America we rush into everything. I can't believe that for the past month or so every time I go into a store I already see decorations and all the works! What happened to Halloween, or Thanksgiving? And it's like that with all the holidays! I mean, I get it, it's marketing strategy and all that, but do we really need to see Easter Bunnies in January? Or Christmas trees in July?
I hate that we are all so focused on getting to the next step that we forget to enjoy the now! Even in the day to day life, we are focused on the future. How to save more, how to plan the next vacation... (I am not advocating for no savings or no vacation plans), what college our kids will go to... you get my point!
So my decision? Is to really take time each and every day to stop and remember that today is about today and that I will worry about tomorrow when that comes...
But, and this is a huge one, I hate that here in America we rush into everything. I can't believe that for the past month or so every time I go into a store I already see decorations and all the works! What happened to Halloween, or Thanksgiving? And it's like that with all the holidays! I mean, I get it, it's marketing strategy and all that, but do we really need to see Easter Bunnies in January? Or Christmas trees in July?
I hate that we are all so focused on getting to the next step that we forget to enjoy the now! Even in the day to day life, we are focused on the future. How to save more, how to plan the next vacation... (I am not advocating for no savings or no vacation plans), what college our kids will go to... you get my point!
So my decision? Is to really take time each and every day to stop and remember that today is about today and that I will worry about tomorrow when that comes...
Monday, October 6, 2008
I love fall!
If I would have a choice, life would be a perpetual fall. I love this time of the year and here are some reasons why:
1. The foliage. Unless you have lived your life under a rock, you know that fall in New England is amazing! I love the bright colors, the reds, the yellows, the orange! I love seeing whole trees looking as if they are on fire!
2. Apple picking, pumpkin picking, apple pies, hot cider... Need I say more?
3. Being able to wear cashmere and hand knit sweaters and soft fuzzy fleece!
4. Fall means that the holidays are approaching. I love Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have always been a sucker for the holiday, so the fact that they are fast approaching makes me so happy!
5. Snuggling under a blanket to watch a movie with some hot tea or cocoa in hand!
I could go on and on, but I should probably get going with work!
1. The foliage. Unless you have lived your life under a rock, you know that fall in New England is amazing! I love the bright colors, the reds, the yellows, the orange! I love seeing whole trees looking as if they are on fire!
2. Apple picking, pumpkin picking, apple pies, hot cider... Need I say more?
3. Being able to wear cashmere and hand knit sweaters and soft fuzzy fleece!
4. Fall means that the holidays are approaching. I love Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have always been a sucker for the holiday, so the fact that they are fast approaching makes me so happy!
5. Snuggling under a blanket to watch a movie with some hot tea or cocoa in hand!
I could go on and on, but I should probably get going with work!
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