Aaron is settled into Toulouse and having a very productive week so far. He's over his jet lag, he's sampling wine, and he's sufficiently impressed by his French employees and their awe-inspiring offices. He's having a great time.
Elayna and I are missing him but getting by pretty well. Aside from Saturday's mommy-tantrum, I think I can do this. I can tackle single motherhood! Of course, my confidence comes from a few simple strategies:
(1) Have some good 'girl-time'. Friday night, I had great sushi with my friend Tammy; Saturday night I finally went out with my friend Shelle in Mesa. Great times. Of course, Elayna was asleep at Shelle's house (her niece babysat for us) by the time we got back so I had the joy of waking up a sleeping toddler and hauling her home late at night.
(2) Keep toddler out in the evenings as long as possible. (see above about Saturday night)
(3) Outsource all my parenting. Elayna has been at daycare for the last 2 days. She eats better there, she's almost fully potty-trained there, and she spends most of her time with a new best friend, Riley.
(4) Introduce her to delicious fried food. This is on tap for tomorrow when we spend the afternoon at the State Fair. :)
So overall, we're managing fine in our little house of 2 women. And a dog. And a cat. But come home soon, Aaron!
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