i am on maternity leave. yay!! and no, our family of four has not turned to five prematurely. but this time around, unlike the other two, i took off from work earlier than the day before they came. this time, i'm giving myself a week before expected arrival date. i admit, the time has been so nice to have and mentally i feel a whole lot better. i took the time to get my carpets cleaned, paint my kitchen (love it, by the way - it needed it so bad. such a welcome and happy change) and to clean and well... i haven't pulled any baby stuff out yet, but it's on the list. i'm sure i'll get to that sometime this weekend. i still have 5 days... plenty of time.
i still feel like there's a lot to do around the house but i'm not stressed about it really and feel like i have time to do it. i've even slept pretty well the last couple nights and feel like i've got the energy to deep clean the way i want (and need) to. things are looking up kids. things are looking up.
my time with the kids has been awesome too. it has felt so good to spend time with them before i'll be occupied with other things for a while, ie: recovery/new baby. i am grateful for my time with them. it's not all roses all the time, but i also don't take it for granted. i'm excited to spend the summer with them and be in the sunshine and enjoy the fresh air. adventures await this little van orden clan...
from a couple of days ago when it was nice outside. before it snowed. in may. and sent us all running for prozac.
5 days... and counting.
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