Monday, August 31, 2009

Long weeks...
The first week of school was pretty exhausting. Lots going on at school, lots at home. Marley has made a temporary relocation to my parents' because of issues with our nanny's son, who has lots of his own issues to deal with. The short story is, it is all too much and he is going to start going to daycare somewhere else. And my parents are wonderful for going well beyond the call to duty to make sure that both Marley and Tyler stay safe.
In the meantime, my pups are separated and I am a little sad (Hudson too). I will not have to clean my floors so much, though, which will be nice. But, lets just say this stress had contributed greatly to the fact that the first week was, as I said, exhausting.
This week will be even more so, with the annual American Political Science Assn. conference in Toronto. The good news is that I am not presenting any work, the bad news is that I am discussing other peoples'. There are some who have not yet gotten their papers to me to review. I leave at 6 am Thursday, so here's hoping they decide to step it up soon! Nasty emails have been sent.
I do admit that I am looking forward to getting to fly and sleep in a hotel room all by myself. And going out as late as I want without having to pay a babysitter. Lets keep our fingers crossed for Patrick- it will be Noella's first nights without me!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Just think, this time last year you were pregnant with Noella, and heading to Boston. I did enjoy that conference because I was able to spend time with you. Have a great trip--but don't get too spoiled sleeping through the night and staying up late! Love,
Charlene

The Haskin Family said...

I freaked out at first because I was reading this at work and thought that Mariel was being relocated to your parents!!!!! I am glad that the girls are staying put:) Good luck with your work and your conference! I am thinking of you and all your work! Call me when you get a chance!

JenB said...

I'm curious as to whether or not you'll be able to stay out past 10 o'clock. I'd totally take advantage of the sleep factor if I were you!! sorry to hear about Hudson and Marley, your parents are so great for helping. Hope school is going well!