This a second attempt to write about my first experience of staying home all day with Anna. Last time, I wrote out the info, posted it, only to discover I posted it to the Wisconsin Library Association Blog. Fortunately, I figured out how to promptly remove it before anyone could see it.
I tried to write it out again, but I was interrupted by Anna waking from her nap.
Lisa went back to work on Tuesday because her 12 weeks of leave were exhausted. We were most concerned about Anna's stubbornness in refusing to drink from bottles. I hoped that if she became hungry enough, she would settle for a bottle.
On Tuesday morning, Lisa departed, and I glanced at the clock. How long before she would begin to demand milk? I figured we could be friends for the next 1.5-2 hours, at least. If things became really ugly, which seemed unlikely with such a cute baby, I could drive to Deforest, to Lisa's work, and she could have some lunch.
Fortunately, she chose the bottle. She napped. She did all the things that good babies should. Sure, she fussed some, but our fears were unfounded.
Today was a bit more difficult, however, since I had to drop Anna at the sitter's for the afternoon. Our sitter, Sally, is certainly kind and very experienced, but it's already hard to let go. I even changed a diaper so I could stay longer. Eventually, however, I had to leave for work, and I got choked up as I walked down the driveway. It was easier knowing that Lisa planned to drop by during her lunch.
Turned out she turned up her nose at the bottle later that afternoon, and we put up with a little extra fussing this evening. Lisa figured she was a little extra tired from a few new experiences.
Home again tomorrow, so hopefully we have a good day once again.
In the meantime, enjoy a fun video of what Anna and I do when we play:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/matt21cdog-pics/2945642921/Matt & Anna @ Play
