Manic Monday
So, the week is already off to a crazy start I feel like. I was feeling overwhelmed last night for some unknown reason, so I took a nice hot bath and tried to get focused for the week ahead. I got up early to feed Addison (nothing new there) and then got ready for the day- even made my family eggs and toast. I was so proud. Pride comes before the fall, right?And by fall, I mean that Bailey fell on the way to school. That child is so clumsy! She falls and trips over her own two feet all the time. We were just a few yards from the house and she takes off running with Cerys on the pavement (sidewalk) and just falls flat on her face. We were already running a tad late and I've learned my lesson: always carry wet wipes even if it's just a quick walk to school and leave a bit earlier because pushing a stroller and walking with Cerys and Bailey requires extra time.We got to the school yard just as the bell was ringing, I quickly kissed Cerys and handed her her snack money and off she went. :( I got Bailey settled into her class and began the walk home.I was already feeling flustered, but since the doctor's surgery is on the way home I decided to pop in quickly to get Addison weighed and measured. Every Monday and Wednesday mornings are Baby Clinic so you don't have an appointment. I stopped in and asked the receptionist about it and she told me to go on upstairs, "The Health Visitor is already up there!" So, I made my way up and was greeted very rudely by the not-so-happy Health Visitor. Maybe she's having a rough day I thought, but SO AM I. Deep breathe. She yells at me from her office "Just go in, no just wait, UGH, I don't know just wait!" Hmm, okkkay. I said nothing, just sat down and got Addison out of the stroller and began playing with her and her toothy grins made me feel all better. Then the lady yells from her office again, "You are early, it's only 20 past 9 and clinic does not start until half past." Okay, so we are just going to yell across the waiting room are we? I yell back, "I'm sorry, I wasn't aware what time it starts, they told me downstairs to just come on up so I did!" I go back to playing with Addison who is happy as could be! Another mum and her baby arrive, thank goodness I'm not the only "early" one now. The health visitor walks out of her office and mumbles, "Come on through" as she walks into the other room. I followed her and said, "I only want to have her weighed and measured." She says, "Pop her clothes off and put her on the scales, what is her first name and date of birth and I need her red records book" I reply, "Ok, her name is Addison, born on blah,blah,blah and I forget her red book, I'm sorry but I just got back from taking my girls to school and decided to drop in since it's called Drop In Baby Clinic." Oh yes I did!"Ughhh, I'll just have to write her weight on a slip of paper then and you must record it in her book when you get home.""I sure will."Addison weighs 19 lbs. 10 oz. and is 27 inches long.She asks about the eczema, I told her that I saw the doctor last week and was given a prescription but I'm also using something else calls Arbonne which she's never heard of and I don't really care. "Hmmmm, okay, well it doesn't look too bad I guess," she says. To which I reply, "Yes, it's much better thank you."I "popped" her clothes back on and left as quickly as we can.Why do I feel like she is out to get me?!? I'm very aware that I'm a sensitive person and get overly upset at times, but for real- I sometimes feel like she is out to make my life miserable. Thank goodness I don't have to see her very often. And you can bet next time I will show up at half past 9, not 20 past. Goodness me.Happy Monday, y'all.