8/22/06

I feel like I've been exposed to a whole new world. I did a google search for "working mom blogs" and have spent much of the day reading about the lives of working moms - women who I don't know and haven't met; yet can relate to in so many ways. I'm just amazed by this whole new world I've found today. Needless to say, I haven't been very productive today.

At the tender age of 3 1/2 months, Hunter has started expressing her opinion...haha! Last night, Jayson and I got home about the same time, which worked out great. In my mind, I figured he could "entertain" Hunter while I tended to the necessary tasks of preparing dinner, unloading the dish washer, changing the cat litter, doing a load of laundry and picking up the house a little. I figured it would be easier for him to entertain her since he was sitting in front of the TV; flipping channels. However, my daughter wanted no part of my plan. She did nothing by cry and share her unhappiness with this plan. So, daddy handed her to me....which immediately put an end to the tears and she was our happy little girl once again. Of course, Jayson's feelings were hurt - why isn't he good enough for his daughter?

I remember when my newphew Jacob was younger; he was such a momma's boy. If my sister was near, he was attached to her hip. I use to think, "I can't wait to be a mom and be in her shoes, to be needed by my child." However, last night - I just wanted a few minutes to take care of the household chores, so I could cross them off my to do list. I just wanted Hunter to be okay with daddy long enough for me to take care of those things. Of course, I'm happy that I can calm my daughter and that she needs (wants) me.

I'm sure that tonight's challenge will be much the same. However, I'm hopeful that Hunter is okay with daddy playing with her tonight, so I can get a little work done. I need to spend some time with my Pampered Chef business and make some customer calls. I've got my fingers crossed that tonight goes better then last night. I NEED to devote some time to my business.