This fall is bringing with it some changes for our family. I've accepted a committed PRN job with Infinity Rehab. I will be working M, W, F splitting my time between three different skilled nursing facilities (although I will be spending most of my time at the Oregon City one). It's not my ideal setting for work, but it's a good fit for our family: 20-24 hours a week, I get to set my own hours for the most part, there's a good mentorship program, the commute is decent and the pay is good. I feel like it's time for me to get back to work and finally use those skills I worked so hard to develop and learn but at the same time, I definitely have moments where I can't believe I will be gone from my baby for so much time. The first thing I did after I accepted the position was scoop Levi up and snuggle him for a long time. We've been so lucky that I've been able to spend so much time with him and it's hard to give that up even though we think it's the right thing for our family right now. I'm excited about this opportunity but I'm also kind of freaking out. Freaking out that I've forgotten everything about being a PT and freaking out about finding a good nanny for Levi (we are still searching right now). I'm interested to see how Levi will adjust and a little apprehensive of how this change will affect his sleeping, and whether I will be able to keep breastfeeding him. I am really grateful though that we were able to find something part time and that I don't have to work full time. I know I am going to really treasure my Tuesdays and Thursdays, especially the nice slow mornings where we can just snuggle in bed after Levi eats breakfast. I reckon that won't be happening much on M, W or F once I start working.
Eric continues his job hunt. While it is frustrating that we have had so little luck on that front, I'm glad he is not starting work immediately so that we have a little time to find childcare for Levi. I'm really hoping it won't be too much of a struggle to find someone we trust.
In other news, Levi started army crawling last week and is now a pro at getting all over the place! He is still pretty slow, which is perfect for me because we haven't quite finished babyproofing the house yet (oops!). He loves his new skill though and the way it lets him explore all sorts of fascinating things like the curtains, my yoga mat, and anything on the bottom shelf in our kitchen (specifically the george foreman grill and a bag of potatoes haha).
Also, Levi got his first cold this week :(. Poor thing has been sniffling and coughing and basically sounds awful. We inclined his crib mattress with some towels which I think helps- although the first time we did it we went a little overboard and when I checked on him he had totally rolled to the bottom of the "hill" haha. But he remains a pretty happy little guy despite the sickness and still gives the best smiles and giggles.
I don't have a ton of pictures lately because I've mostly done videos of all his new skills. But here's a few of life lately:
I just love my little chub! He's up to 19 pounds now!
Levi slept through the night one time. It was glorious. And it has yet to happen again, although I keep holding out hope it will.
Levi's favorite toy: a wooden spoon and a frying pan to bang it on!
He gets pretty proud of himself when he makes fun noises with it.