So... Whats for lunch?

Gopher · Jun 15 10 02:16

Hi, purelife. How's it going for you?

P.C. · Jun 15 10 04:52

[div style="overflow: auto; width: 100%;"][div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]Hai everyone.[/div] [div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]2nd day back at work. It's nice to be back to familiar faces/names who are happy to see me.

It has been quite busy here with so much to catch up and refresh myself with. It has been a long time since I've handled this work.[/div] [div style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"] [/div] [span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"]I haven't had the chance to eat lunch yet, but hoping to soon and head out for a walk for fresh air. I sure need it![/span]

Hi purelife

Must feel strange after being away for a while. You'll pick it back up in no time, and it will feel like you never left.
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DDD · Jun 15 10 05:19

next you will be wanting to leave.........

P.C. · Jun 15 10 06:18

Hahaha DDD, I was going to say, you might reach a point when you'll wonder why you ever went back, but I was trying to stay upbeat.

I remember going back to work after my first, and when I would come home, I would get to hear about all her 'firsts'. I decided that there was no way I was going to miss another, and I quit. I was so envious of my sister-in-law who got to see them instead of me.

purelife · Jun 15 10 09:27

So far, I haven't missed any of his 'firsts.' If I do, I told daddy to take a video of him. If I didn't have to work, I would chose to stay at home. So far, baby has been giving daddy a real hard time. He screams/cries wanting his mommy and doesn't want to nap without putting up a HUGE fuss for daddy. When lil one was with me, I put him down for naps without a cry at all and he would nap at around 1.5 hrs x 2. Now, daddy would be lucky to get 1 hr for the entire day! Baby is also going through a bit of separation anxiety (he developed this when I went back to work). He doesn't like it if I leave the room. He was fine before (work) but not now. And now, he wants daddy to hold him and not leave him alone. We have definitely noticed some changes in him, day and night since I have left for work and it has only been two days! Oh boy!!!

I'm so exhausted though.

Natasha · Jun 16 10 09:35

P.C. wrote:
I remember going back to work after my first, and when I would come home, I would get to [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]hear[/SPAN] about all her 'firsts'. I decided that there was no way I was going to miss another, and I quit. I was so envious of my sister-in-law who got to see them instead of me. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"]
I'm so happy I never missed out on any of those "firsts". I used to take care of children in my home while attending high school/college and I used to feel so sorry for the mothers when I'd tell them of all the firsts and the fun we had throughout the day. I feel blessed to have been able to stay home when I became a mother. I've told my SO of the fun I had during those times and am often reminded of them come the summer time (no school). I even look around at all the summer activites we could be doing. That tends to break my heart. Kids are only kids for so long. My SO has offered several times to care for all our financial needs so that I can quit my job and stay home but I've yet to take him up on his offer.

Natasha · Jun 16 10 09:51

purelife wrote:
So far, I haven't missed any of his 'firsts.' If I do, I told daddy to take a video of him. If I didn't have to work, I would chose to stay at home. So far, baby has been giving daddy a real hard time. He screams/cries wanting his mommy and doesn't want to nap without putting up a HUGE fuss for daddy. When lil one was with me, I put him down for naps without a cry at all and he would nap at around 1.5 hrs x 2. Now, daddy would be lucky to get 1 hr for the entire day! Baby is also going through a bit of separation anxiety (he developed this when I went back to work). He doesn't like it if I leave the room. He was fine before (work) but not now. And now, he wants daddy to hold him and not leave him alone. We have definitely noticed some changes in him, day and night since I have left for work and it has only been two days! Oh boy!!!

I'm so exhausted though.

It's hard to see or know they cry cause they want you. If you're like me, as soon as you're out of their sight you cry too. But then you'll also be heartbroken when they don't cry for you. *sigh* being a mother is emotionally challenging.

I hope everyone adjusts exceptionally well.[/DIV]

DDD · Jun 16 10 11:42

P.C. wrote:
Hahaha DDD, I was going to say, you might reach a point when you'll wonder why you ever went back, but I was trying to stay upbeat.

We all reach that point sooner or later...........I think it is good to be back at work.

I remember going back to work after my first, and when I would come home, I would get to [SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"]hear[/SPAN] about all her 'firsts'. I decided that there was no way I was going to miss another, and I quit. I was so envious of my sister-in-law who got to see them instead of me. [img border=0 src="/forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"]

My X went back to work then we had so much issues with finding GOOD care that she quit and stayed at home best thing she ever did.

Russ · Jun 17 10 06:42

I cant comment on Ex's, kids, etc so I will stay out of this thread direction.

As for lunch.. there was steak, bbq chicken, noodles stirfry with chicken, eggs, ham, and two types of salads. Im not losing as much weight as I had intended this trip I must admit.

Gopher · Jun 18 10 02:42

Salmon, new potatoes and an assortment of vegetables.

DDD · Jun 18 10 04:04

wendy crap again

Natasha · Jun 18 10 10:28

Russ wrote:
As for lunch.. there was steak, bbq chicken, noodles stirfry with chicken, eggs, ham, and two types of salads.

Why couldn't we have lunch with you.

Russ · Jun 19 10 05:16

Ha! Well Natasha.. Im pretty darn sure while you would like to have lunch with me.. you wouldn't want to be WHERE I am having lunch.

As for today.. different types of pasta, with deep friend fish, french fries, curry chicken, and beef stew.

Orik · Jun 19 10 01:28

The food sounds good Russ, your presence has been miss4ed the past few weeks and your will soon be home. whats this I heard of u and starfish making plans to be wed.. lol another bachelor bites the dust.. but congrats on that..

tuna fish sammich I think thats how pc likes to spell it..

Natasha · Jun 19 10 07:57

Russ wrote:
Ha! Well Natasha.. Im pretty darn sure while you would like to have lunch with me.. you wouldn't want to be WHERE I am having lunch.

As for today.. different types of pasta, with deep friend fish, french fries, curry chicken, and beef stew.

Where isn't an issue as long as you're in good company. As for lunch... baked BBQ chicken, mac -n- cheese, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies and biscuits.