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INTO THE ABYSS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The craziness factor associated with the end of the year has taken on new meaning in our neck of the woods. Aside from rabidly wrapping gifts and preparing for the annual Christmas Eve visitation by the family - we are having to consider some large personal decisions as well.
As of mid-January, we will be sans child care - the result of Greer's nanny needing to focus on her wonderful newborn girl. So....here we are - less than a month from child-care vacancy.....with both of us employed - and no backup plan per se. Ugh. So...we're hunting for a solution - wondering if we can afford living on a single income vs. finding a quick childcare stopgap. Suffice it to say, we aren't comfortable with either option - and the holiday rush isn't helping much.
In more positive news....
Greer is really truckin'! Once he's found his feet, he's up and rolling...it's pretty amazing stuff. I need to post some photos of this to update the ancient gallery from earlier this year....hopefully, I can make this happen before things get too crazed. I have a couple days off next week - one to celebrate Greer's 1st b-day, so we'll see.
Also...forgot to mention that last weekend marked the first time Greer spent the night away from Mom and Dad. Alex and I made a break for the coast for an opera performance overnighter at Salishan, while Greer hung with his aunt and uncle - whom he sees on a weekly basis. Thankfully, he slept like the tired bird he can be....with minimal fuss. As for the parents, we conked out while watching "I, Robot" - nestled in our overstuffed bed -- after a 2 hour concert to a sea of elderly coastal residents.
INTO THE ABYSS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The craziness factor associated with the end of the year has taken on new meaning in our neck of the woods. Aside from rabidly wrapping gifts and preparing for the annual Christmas Eve visitation by the family - we are having to consider some large personal decisions as well.
As of mid-January, we will be sans child care - the result of Greer's nanny needing to focus on her wonderful newborn girl. So....here we are - less than a month from child-care vacancy.....with both of us employed - and no backup plan per se. Ugh. So...we're hunting for a solution - wondering if we can afford living on a single income vs. finding a quick childcare stopgap. Suffice it to say, we aren't comfortable with either option - and the holiday rush isn't helping much.
In more positive news....
Greer is really truckin'! Once he's found his feet, he's up and rolling...it's pretty amazing stuff. I need to post some photos of this to update the ancient gallery from earlier this year....hopefully, I can make this happen before things get too crazed. I have a couple days off next week - one to celebrate Greer's 1st b-day, so we'll see.
Also...forgot to mention that last weekend marked the first time Greer spent the night away from Mom and Dad. Alex and I made a break for the coast for an opera performance overnighter at Salishan, while Greer hung with his aunt and uncle - whom he sees on a weekly basis. Thankfully, he slept like the tired bird he can be....with minimal fuss. As for the parents, we conked out while watching "I, Robot" - nestled in our overstuffed bed -- after a 2 hour concert to a sea of elderly coastal residents.
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