a good day.

We're still here. We're just doing... a lot.

Yesterday morning I went consignment store shopping with Chris and Suzie. We went to three stores. The first two were no good- the first was way overpriced and the stuff was washed out and old, and the second didn't really have anything. The third though... wow wow wow. For $14 I got four outfits for Elliot, a unicorn costume for a friend's baby, plus a pair of jeans for me. I was so happy.

Then I got a random work email from HR:
"We are pleased to announce that we have revised the current maternity/paternity leave policy awarding employees 8 weeks of leave instead of the 2 weeks previously in place. This policy is effective immediately for any employee currently on leave or taking leave in the future."
JACKPOT

this is what a good day is like, I guess.
Today, I walked around the neighborhood collecting long-awaited things-- our BOB running stroller and a new pair of glasses for me. Then Audrey came by with delicious sandwiches and we jumped in the car with E and paid a visit to the Haymarket Martyr's Memorial at Waldheim Cemetery. It was a lovely afternoon in a gorgeous old cemetery. And now I'm completely beat. But things are good.

Did I mention that Elliot giggles now?

I ran on Fri, Sat, and Sun, but haven't since then. I've really screwed up my back between workouts, nursing, and carrying Elliot and the related gear. Hoping some time off will make it better, but doing more planks and V's and such in hopes that stronger abs will help solve this too.