Whether we're at work or home, we're always trying to tweak things to improve the quality of life. Our main concern now is our daughter and her wellbeing. Because of where we live, we don't have the easiest time commuting in and out of the city off the regular schedule.
We have her in a day-care now that we don't care for very much - mostly because of the lack of attention we feel she's getting. We're looking at other facilities and like most things, there will always be compromises. We think we've found a better option for her, but at a large price difference. We'll have to weigh all the variables and make a decision quickly as there are only two spots open and we've been on their waiting list for months already.
25 July 2007
18 July 2007
Adapting to day-care
So Emersyn started day-care on Monday this week. We're both a little concerned they wont follow the schedule properly and give her the kind of care we would. But of course they wont. She's not their child. Its just hard to let go of some level of control, which I'm sure all parents understand. From what we can tell, she's adjusting fine - we're still getting used to it.
On the first day, when I picked her up, one of the teachers asked about playtime activities and the schedule. She said, "I've never seen a baby like that", referring to how she follows the schedule and sleeps, eats, plays when she's supposed to.
My first day back in the office today (working at home Monday/Tuesday just in case anything came up with day-care). I'm already missing her and looking forward to picking her up.
On the work front, I've started to read Agile Estimating and Planning. Hoping to be more Agile. Aren't we all?
On the first day, when I picked her up, one of the teachers asked about playtime activities and the schedule. She said, "I've never seen a baby like that", referring to how she follows the schedule and sleeps, eats, plays when she's supposed to.
My first day back in the office today (working at home Monday/Tuesday just in case anything came up with day-care). I'm already missing her and looking forward to picking her up.
On the work front, I've started to read Agile Estimating and Planning. Hoping to be more Agile. Aren't we all?
03 July 2007
A week at home with Emersyn
First, I have say that it wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. I was home with Emersyn full time all last week as Hope and I are rotating watching her as Hope returns to work. Here are some pictures from our week together.
Because we're following a schedule for her, it makes it possible to plan your day. However, don't get too excited about getting much done during your downtime. You only have about a 2 hour gap during each nap. I didn't get much done outside of taking care of her but that's fine.
I've also done something to my forearm. Not sure what but I'll find out shortly as I'm off to an orthopedic doctor in a couple hours.
Changing topics. The new iPhone is now out. I sat next to a guy on the train on the way home that gave it very positive ratings - so that was nice to hear. He said, "It was all they said it would be, and more.."
Because we're following a schedule for her, it makes it possible to plan your day. However, don't get too excited about getting much done during your downtime. You only have about a 2 hour gap during each nap. I didn't get much done outside of taking care of her but that's fine.
I've also done something to my forearm. Not sure what but I'll find out shortly as I'm off to an orthopedic doctor in a couple hours.
Changing topics. The new iPhone is now out. I sat next to a guy on the train on the way home that gave it very positive ratings - so that was nice to hear. He said, "It was all they said it would be, and more.."
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