Couplehood of the Traveling Pants Part 2

The last few days it has been my turn to stay at home while Jameson goes and explores the world. Well, as much as you can explore Lincoln, Nebraska.

The first day I tried to pretend he was just at work. But of course I acted like a highschooler going through their first breakup. I walked down the hall and looked into the bedroom and didnt see him there, teared right up. I shut the door as I left the apartment and noticed Jameson wasn't in the game chair (previously known as the nursing chair but it's been pretty much re-christened) and teared up like a baby. Kinda pathetic. But Chloe was awesome the whole time. Super cheerful despite getting shots.

Funny story about the shots. Here is the Reader's Digest version. Went in for 12 month appointment to get the shots (just under 17 lbs, under 10% for everything) and the Doc said something about 6 shots and to come back in for the rest. I said we were getting kicked off Medicaid, so he said to come back the next week. Which was the day Jameson left and the nurse came in with the clipboard saying she had no idea why I was there. So, she said she was okay to get the 15 month shots and since I was already there... we went ahead and did it. So she's ahead of the game right now.

That night I was pretty distracted. We had a Relief Society activity that was supposed to have 3 speakers and started at 7. We started.... at 7:45. They did have a babysitter for us so Chloe was off playing while we ate dinner. I wont give you a play by play, but needless to say we had 7 speakers all with lots to say and we didnt get out of there until 9:45-10ish. Why didn't we leave? There was the most amazing chocolate cake made by someone that when said everyone in the room swiveled to look at them. So, we stayed. Was it worth it? Oh yes. Did all the Mommys and the Mommy table roll their eyes at how long it took. Yes.

So, day 2 was looking to be the worst. It was Jameson's interview day. He called first thing and sounded SO cheerful. It was a huge relief and we hung up with me feeling awesome! I was so grateful to hear his voice and to hear it sounding confident. My high school friend Chelsea came over with her darling baby Ari for a play date at 12:30. Her daughter's nap is at 2 so I was trying to figure out what to do to keep busy after. But, thank heaven and thank Chelsea, she stayed until 5:30! Chloe and Ari were darling together and it wore Chloe out! She crashed at 7:30! And it was so awesome talking to Chelsea. It was just like high school. Being back in her room listening to the mix cd she made me (still have it and listen to it by the way).

With Chloe in bed so early, I followed suit. My friend gave me an entire book series to help keep me occupied while Jameson was away, so I finished the Percy Jackson book I was reading and started in on the books she gave me. This morning I woke up refreshed and happy! My baby is coming home!

And what have I decided from this 3 week craziness of us both taking personal flights?

It is worse to be the one at home.