I thought that'd I wouldn't....

I thought that I wouldn't write to update the blog when I went back to work. I thought for sure I'd have enough time to do a couple quick posts here and there. As the weeks go by I've come to dread doing a post. Not because I haven't wanted to, or because I've forgotten about you on the blogosphere, but because time goes by so quickly and I just can't stand the thought of spending even 2 more minutes on the computer than I have to.
The weeks have gone by in a blur. So much goes on it all becomes mashed together.
Work - I promise I won't rant on too much, but it has to be said. I HATE IT! I think after my third full week that I might be starting to resign myself to the fact that I'm back and I'm a working mom. I remember those first few weeks when Rowyn was born being totally afraid, unsure, confused, and scared out of my mind that I somehow made a mistake. I kept wondering where the manual was for how to raise a baby. Things settled down as the weeks went on and I ended up loving being at home with Rowyn and spending all my time with her. I would never have pegged myself as someone who would be fulfilled to stay home with their child. I think those that know me well - especially those that know me as a "work" person haven't gotten over the shock yet. I admit, I was gung-hoe and sure that I would go back to work. Not so much anymore.
The few hours a day that I have with Rowyn are a tease. First thing in the morning while I'm rushing around trying to find something that looks half decent and still fits Rowyn is pulling at my legs and wanting up or for me to play. At night Rowyn is so tired that all she wants to do is be held or to run around like a maniac. She won't let me in the kitchen to cook dinner or to even get her dinner. She has thrown a couple fantastic temper tantrums. The best one yet is when we was mad and decided to go into the office and slam the door. She then realized that she couldn't open it again and started to wail. I opened it right away and asked if she wanted to come up. Her response was to slam the door again. This time I left her for about 30 seconds. The level of hysteria the followed was pretty high. She finally wanted up and was consoled. She hasn't slammed any more doors since then.
Rowyn is making out amazing in daycare. For the last week now she hasn't cried once when I've dropped her off. I'm very excited about this. She's latched herself onto one of the teachers and she goes to her no problem. She's doing so well that the teachers are thinking of bringing her into the toddler group at 15 months instead of 18 months. I must admit, we're having a bit of difficulty with the hearing aids. The turn around of teachers in the infant room has been pretty high in the last month and it seems like there is always someone different in there. Twice this week I've come home and her hearing aids are always in - but no in properly. The back isn't closed tight or the battery is in backwards. I had to address this right away.
Brad and I went to Parent Teacher night on Thursday and had the chance to speak to the principle and toddler teachers. I expressed my concerns and was immediately reassured that things would be looked at and "fixed". There was a lot more said, but the outcome made me happy. I got the answers that I was looking for. The next morning I went in and showed the entire staff how to put in Rowyn's Sparkles and how to change the batteries. I feel much better about things now.
Rowyn definitely knows things now. She knows her shoes, how to brush her hair, she LOVES to brush her teeth and gets the biggest kick out of taking her socks off. She'll go and get her ball if you ask her too, close the door, and is using a fork and spoon (with a little help here and there). She's a pretty picky eater though. If you don't catch her at the right time all bets are off for everything but fruit. Any fruit and you've got a winner. Broccoli is good but no other veggie passes Rowyn's inspection. Bread - is ok. She likes melba toast the best. Pasta is a take it or leave it thing. Unfortunately our girl isn't much of a carnivore. We're struggling with the meat.
Here are some picks from the last few weeks. I haven't had too much of a chance to take many pics but here's what I've got.

Auntie Kristine, Rowyn and I went to the apple orchard two weekends ago and we picked some apples. We took Rowyn in her new wagon and she loved it. Rowyn kept throwing the "balls" onto the ground from the bag that we had picked. It was great. She loves eating the apples too.

Some other fun things we've been doing - Kristine and I took Rowyn to the Markham Fair this morning. We saw sheep, cows and little baby chickens. I think Rowyn got a kick out of seeing the animals. Unfortunately Kristine didn't have her camera and Brad took our away with him this weekend so we don't have any pics from our trip. It was fun to go and do these things. Brings back memories and I like to think we're starting some of our own.
More pics next weekend. We're off to the pumpkin patch next Saturday for a Halloween pumpkin!