This is my last week of maternity leave. I head back to work next week, and Viv heads to daycare. I'm dreading this transition, but it's something that needs to happen. We're a two-income family, and we both work outside the home. Rich is being wonderful -- he tells me that we'll that if I hate leaving her at daycare, we can revisit this. Not that we can really afford to live on 1 salary (at least not in LA), but just the thought that we can revisit this if necessary lifts a bit of the weight off my shoulders.
So, we're getting ready. I decided I needed a new look to help me get into a work frame of mind. So let me present my new haircut:
It's so nice not to need to pull my hair into a ponytail or work to make sure Vivian doesn't grab it. The only bad thing is that my hair seems to have gotten curlier now that it's shorter. So it curls up in funky places. But I still love it. I went to Haas Salon on Larchmont Blvd., just walked right in with my sister Jenny, and got this fab cut for only $45! I've found my new salon!More works in progress, on the crafty front. I finished Vivian's Christmas stocking! It went really fast, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. I do still need to line it and add a hanger, but it turned out just how I pictured it.
I only used 1/3 - 1/2 of each skein of Cascade 220, so I decided to make good use of the leftover yarn by crocheting Vivian a winter vest. Layers work so much better here in LA when it's cold(ish). This is the Pastel Parfait vest from Candy Babies, by Candi Jensen.
It's going really quickly, so it should be done in the next day or so.And that's that. Change happens, and it's not always bad. I just have to get through this transition and back into routine. Take a deep breath and just move forward.
now that's a sleepy pumpkin
Posts
4 comments:
Awwwwwww, hunny. I don't know if it helps, but I feel your pain. I had to leave WMG at day care when she was 2 months old. Broke my heart. Fortunately, she was at a wonderful place where she learned a LOT and was well taken care of.
It's a lot harder for you than for her, that's for sure. B/c she really is one adorable leetle punky-wumpkin. :S
I love your haircut! You look fantastic! And you know I have glasses envy, right?
I also love Vivian's stocking and vest-in-progress - cute cute cute! She's a precious little sweetpea. :)
I know how much letting go of the little one to go back to work sucks, good luck getting through it! And look at the bright side, you'll get to wear clothes that don't have baby yak on them and your lunch break is all about you. Knit, crochet, read, it's all good, no one needs you. Your haircut is great, makes me consider chopping mine off. :)
The stocking turned out fabulous! You're now ready to conquer socks. And love the gratuitous baby shot - she's so sweet! I just want to reach out and pinch those cheeks.
I love the new haircut, and your glasses too! Good luck with the transition!
Post a Comment