Released back to civilization

This morning was a tiny glimpse at the changes to come in our household for the next few months. I started my internship this morning and my hubby took a half day off work to stay home with the kids. I LOVE the school and the library staff. First impressions are great! Plus, I ran into a friend I used to work with who is now working there--an added bonus.

I did very little for the first day but I really loved every minute of it. The librarian gave me the lay of the land, basic new info. and materials. Then, I went to work unloading a book order and shelving with a little cataloging review. Since school isn't in session and this is a very new media center, there are many boxes of books to be processed. It's rather mindless work but I was able to meet the staff and have uninterrupted adult conversations. And the rhythm of processing and shelving books has always been therapeutic for me. It sounds odd, I know. There is just something about the simplicity and the quiet nature of the task that helps me collect my thoughts. So, I was happy as a clam this morning. I was just grinning and bouncing through the door when I came home.

My poor husband was running around like a mad man saying he still had to shower before he left for work. He was supposed to leave in 5 minutes. Both the kids were just in their diapers because of the mess they had made at lunch. Of course they were hollering at each other trying to see who could be louder...a really fun game they have going now. I couldn't help laughing because it was such a role reversal and those kids didn't show their dad any special treatment. Everything was just as normal as usual. The only difference was my absence. Instead of being the frazzled one, I was treated like an adult and had conversations that didn't deal with bodily functions, constant reminders to share and not wrestle, tackle, bite, pull or push your sibling, and even a clean shirt! Well, someone did pee on me as soon as I came through the door and picked them up. But, I still think it was a record.

I know I don't want to go back to work full-time if it can be helped. I would miss them terribly. These early years go by so quickly and I have the rest of my life to work. However, a part-time mental vacation TO work does sound like a pretty awesome idea. Cheers, mommas! And, husband, you are the best. I have so much fun sharing our life together and I really do feel like we are truly a team, especially on days like today!