Solo artist

I'm auditioning for a new role today - that of full-time, stay-at-home mom. That is stay-at-home-alone. ALONE. It's Steve's first day back at work.

So far, so good. No major meltdown this morning as had been the pattern of the last few days. After just 5 interrupted hours of sleep last night, I managed to lay down for an hour this morning while Gracie slept. I didn't sleep, but at least I rested. We went to the grocery store, and we are both clean, dressed and well-fed. And I have even checked a few things off my to do list and finished a chapter of Wild Swans (highly recommend it so far; maybe I'll even finish it before August). Hoping to start returning phone calls this afternoon, and if things go really well, maybe even make a batch of cookie dough (I can eat raw eggs again!!! Yes, I know that can doesn't equal should). Thanks, Aunt Mary, for the excellent advice to get a shower before Steve leaves for work. I think that will be key to making sure we get out of the house each day. Unfortunately, it's raining (and supposed to rain the rest of the week - what kind of cruel trick on new mother counting on walks for sanity is this?).

Tomorrow, I will master the Moby wrap. Thank you, Stacey! I can't wait to try it.