Today was pretty uneventful... which isn't always a bad thing!
As a working Mom I worry that I miss alot with Ethan. The last week things have been a little hectic at work & I have left late, which means that I get even less 'Ethan' time in the evening, which sucks!
I used to worry that he would talk, walk, and do all of those other milestone activities when I was working. Thankfully, I was there for all of them, but I still feel like I'm missing out on him.
I think all working Mom's probably feel this way from time to time... The weekend's are wonderful because I get to be with him all day, and we have a better quality of time in the evenings. During the week we have a schedule of dinner, bath, etc. and I pack his diaper bag for the next day & pick out his clothes, etc. It's nice to just relax, be a little more flexible with bedtime, and enjoy him.
However, I also feel like being a stay-at-home Mom all of the time would make me feel a little stir crazy. I think the best option, for me, would be a 20 hour, part-time work week, but that really isn't an option for me right now.
Sometimes I find myself looking at Ethan and thinking about what he will be like later, and wondering about what kind of things he'll be interested in. Due to his size and the fact that he's so sturdy, Will hopes he will play football. My Dad wants him to go hunting with him & teach him how to shoot. I want him to be smart and go to a good college. His Aunt Kristi is bound & determined she will make him love science and will start by playing with chemistry sets with him very early (Aunt Kristi is currently in pharmacy school). I think my Mom is on the same page I am.
He is only one, so maybe we are all getting ahead of ourselves. But... it is fun to think about sometimes ;)
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