Six Months, Four Years

I'm having an early lunch while Vaughn naps today.  Greyson's at school and I'm home with the baby, watching the big trucks work on re-paving the streets in my neighborhood.  Wish Grey could be here to see it.  I've been working on my to-do list this morning, not accomplishing anything, but feeling better for writing down everything I have to do.  I work most of next week and the following week, so I feel like I have to prepare the house, prepare the family for my absence from the home those weeks.  I don't get a LOT done when I'm home with Vaughn, but I get nothing done when I'm not here!

My to-do list is long, and the days are getting shorter.  When I work, it's dark by the time I pick up Greyson.  The year is winding down, and so is my time at home with Vaughn.  It's bittersweet, because I am looking forward to rejoining the real world - but I will miss him so much when I'm working full time again.  I have absolutely loved working half time and I would do it forever if I could. Alas, tomorrow I go to V's prospective daycare and pick up a registration packet.  He'll be in a safe place and he'll be there less than 8 hours each day, but it will be hard.  Not only will I miss him, but my days will be long, dropping off babies, getting to work, picking up Greyson and getting home in time to make dinner, do baths, and get into bed.  I anticipate a long 6 months of this routine, and then things may change a bit.  I can handle just about anything for 6 months, right?

Speaking of 6 months, Vaughn has reached that momentous age, and looking back I enjoyed re-reading Greyson's six month blog posts.  It really is an age when you're on the verge of so much... about to get teeth, starting solid foods, getting so mobile, babbling away.  At the pediatrician on Tuesday, Vaughn weighed a full 2 pounds less than Greyson at that age.  It did give the doctor pause, but not concern - yet.  We'll keep and eye on that at his next appointment, but that's not until he's 9 months!  Ah, another thing to add to my to-do list, make that appointment.

Greyson was eager to see Dr. Trout this year, and to tell her how much Vaughn laughs at him and looks at him.  She reminded him of the responsibilities of being a big brother.  Greyson is so ready for the holidays this year, and he remembers last Christmas well.  I'm going to make him an advent calendar today, a countdown to christmas, since he asks everyday if today is the big day.  Grey had a great 4th birthday party at his favorite park, and he's so proud to be Four Years Old.  He's doing well at school, when he's not getting in trouble.  He's one of their best eaters, but only if they're having something he likes.  On spaghetti, hot dog, or ravioli day he goes hungry unless we send a turkey sandwich!

Well, perhaps I should try to accomplish something on that list of mine.  Add blogging to the list and now it's even longer.  At least my holiday to-do list has an expiration date.  Once January rolls around I'm back to work, back to reality, and back to the grind. 

Happy Holidays!