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January 27, 2011

Day Zero – Month Three (January)

It’s been a while since I posted an update on my Day Zero progress as Christmas and New Year took over normal service. However I’ve managed to tick off a few more goals:

The big decision was made about returning to work and we found a great little nursery for Edward

I bought a new Orla Kiely handbag (a treat for the decision above)

We’ve been watching a new film every month, mainly cheesy flicks but also An Education which I really enjoyed

I’ve been busy cooking and this month I tried a new recipe – stovies

I booked driving lessons! First lesson this Saturday…

Took Edward to a Debutots and Gympboree session which we hadn’t tried before. We didn’t particularly enjoy either so we’ve signed up for another term of Sing and Sign and swimming lessons

Made tea cup candles and gave to my mum and aunt for Christmas

I couldn’t wait to win a Maclaren pushchair so I bought one! The nursery we visited said they preferred pushchairs which folded up so I went out and bought one (I couldn’t help myself and I LOVE LOVE LOVE our Maclaren Quest Sport!)

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January 14, 2011

What a difference a day makes

Yesterday we visited a nursery and a childminder. Today I asked to return to work part-time. How did this come about when just a few weeks ago I had decided I didn’t want to return to work?

After speaking to  friend I realised that it would be easier to return to work and see how I felt rather than not go back but have to find a new job if I was bored/needed the money.  I only decided this over Christmas so we’ve spent the last few weeks contacting nurseries and childminders who’ve all got long waiting lists. I wondered if we would find anywhere suitable for Edward but yesterday we did.

So I now feel as though I’ve set off a chain of events and life has gone a bit out of my control. I’ve loved spending every second with him and I wonder if I’m stupid to give this up. The nursery had a lovely atmosphere and I know he’ll benefit from playing with the other children. I just can’t help but feel it’s all for his benefit though and not mine! Is that what makes a good mum?

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