I wanted to write this two days ago, but I've just now found the time to sit down. Last night I worked until 9 capping off the worst day of a pretty week yet. I was to train the president of the university in one of our new technologies and I don't think I could have bombed harder if I'd tripped over him, grabbed his ass on the way down and farted when I landed. It felt that bad at least. I'm waiting for my paycheck to see if there will be a pink slip in it.
The semester started Wednesday. Zoe also became VERY mobile on Wednesday. I was late to work because she has learned that she can scoot very fast on hardwood and tile floors calling MMMMMMmmmmmmmMMMMAAAAMMMA MAMA MAMAM the whole way. I'm going to have to change my morning routine to getting ready while David is at home still.
As I buckled her into the car and turned off our quiet street to the bustle of start of school traffic I found myself at once proud and appalled at being one of the status quo. It felt downright zen to be one of the Toyota driving soccerish moms out. I couldn't help though but think of who I had been all those years ago - younger and much dumber but also more spontaneous and adventuresome. There are days I really miss that kind of chaos.
Have I told that George and I working together now? I feel really bad for him this week because I have not been a good suite mate, although he's born it with his usual charm, diplomacy and good humor. I couldn't ask for a better colleague or friend. He's really a stand up guy, and I couldn't be prouder for him than of the job he's doing. It's a shit job at first, to be the trainer, because lots of people take advantage of you, but it's that baptism by fire that sorts the wheat from the chaff. He has and will continue to excel because he is good at everything he does.
He's also made our office look really nice.
I'm eating like I'm college again. I made dinner on Monday - whole wheat pasta with white turkey meat sauce, whole wheat rolls and asparagus. A good bottle of wine and dinner at the table. It was nice.
Now we're resorting to five dollar pizza and Grey Goose Martinis. Jesus, I'm even tired of hearing myself whine.
David is doing really well at his new job and Zoe is growing so quickly I can't believe it sometimes. I know that there was life before her, but I"m not sure what it was or what meaning it had. I am so very fortunate to have my family close by and a husband/partner/best friend to share my life with.
Bah. That's enough for today.
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