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The first week of a return to work mom

Number of days I have worked: 6
Number of days I have been paid for: Zero - haven't figured out the contractor time tracking system
Hours I have spent wandering "the Complex": At least 2
**Disclaimer: I truly believe whoever designed this building must have done some previous work at the Winchester Mansion.
Average number of outfits tried on each morning: 2.5
Number of times I have heard the word "server" while sitting at my desk: 3,249
Dinners on the table by 6:00 p.m.: 2
Minutes of sleep I am deprived of each morning: 90
Tennis matches played: Zero
Books read: Not a one
Loads of laundry done on Saturday vs. throughout the week: 8
How many stops the bus from 394 to Vicksburg makes in afternoon: 7
Minutes to spare if I get behind said bus: -3
Times I have asked myself: why does it feel like I never left the workforce?: Too many to count

Comments

bobbione8y said…
oh Susan.

perhaps week number two will prove to have a little better stats...
12:21 PM
K~ said…
Wow Susan. What is your job title in the work force? I am impressed you made it a week. I am still in my pajamas. K~
1:36 PM
DeAnn said…
Okay the whole huge building really scares me. You are so brave. Good job!
4:48 PM
Karen said…
I hope that the paycheck makes it a little less painful. Maybe you could get them to hire Dwight. That would increase your entertainment level, if nothing else.
4:54 PM
carey said…
kinda makes me want you to come back outta there. :)
5:43 PM
Chris said…
Hang in the Susan, it's an adjustment/ You will find your balance again.
5:48 PM
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