Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The Unexpected Day Off

I have worked at my hospital for almost 4 years now {in May}. And in those 4 years, I have never missed a day of work {on accident}. I have never messed up my schedule. Never got days confused. Never. Just not like me to not have my schedule memorized. And then on top of that, I'm the double check, triple check kinda girl.
And a couple weeks ago, I made my first mistake {in 4 years}, where I showed up to work on a day I wasn't scheduled. I had my weeks mixed up, and when I showed up to work to not find my name on the assignment board, my mind went all sorts of places. I drove all the way here for nothing. The things I could have accomplished today. I could have put E to bed. The snuggles with the husband. Oh, and...this just sucks.
However, there are worse situations. Such as, not showing up to work on a night that you are scheduled.

Why yes, I did that too a couple of days ago. In a matter of two weeks, I make two huge scheduling mistakes and I am left thinking... pregnancy brain? {No worries, not pregnant... just saying}. But honestly I freaked when I received a phone call from work Sunday night saying that "You are supposed to work, call us back." Palms sweating, nerves up the roof.
Thankfully, my supervisor was very understanding, they just happened to be overstaffed, and I was needed on another day more. Which means I wasn't required to come in that night and I was able to enjoy the rest of my Sunday with the husband and baby girl.

We also made a couple changes, and although I was supposed to work the next night {Monday}, we changed it so that I didn't have to come in until Tuesday. Which means.... another extra day off.
So come Monday morning, I wake up feeling as though THIS day was going to be an amazing day. A mama and daughter day. A enjoy-the-weather and life kinda day. And I was determined to cross a few things off my to-do list. And that I did.

We spent the rest of the day going to the library, running errands, heading to the park, and lots of mama daughter kisses.
And I have to mention the library here for memory purposes. E seriously cracks me up. This child is wild, but tamed, and such a character. And this? Well, it would be our first trip to the library. And Lord did I not know what I was getting us into.
First off, this library is more like a museum. HELLO 3 stories-details galore-aquarium built in walls-elevators-fancy-schmancy. Last time I stepped foot in a library? It was you know.... a library. But anyways, that's beside the point here.
Back to Elliana. Wild. She was into the books. Then the toys. Then back to the books. And then the kids? Oh Lord. She wanted to "pet" them. I had to tell her "don't touch" like she's touching a piece of art or something.
Then we would sit on a chair together and "read." She babbled like she's reading. Then there would be a lot of giggling. Oh the giggles. But they were very "quiet" giggles. Like she knew she was in quiet place. And the staring. Lets talk about the staring. She loved looking at this "big" girl across the room. Oh my precious daughter... she needs a sibling.
Pictures of her "staring"
We stayed there for about an hour and a half and then went on to enjoy the rest of our beautiful Monday.
Overall, it was honestly one of my favorite days, and it was very simple. Nothing crazy. But absolutely perfect.And the best part about it? It was completely unexpected. And sometimes?

Those are the best.

31 comments:

  1. We have an amazing library too!! They have changed so much!!

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  2. That feeling when you realized you forgot to go to work is horrible!!

    I just brought our girls to the library for the first time on Saturday, and they loved it too! We'll definitely be making that a regular thing to do!

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  3. awww! LOVE this post!!

    We have a library in walking distance from us and when we were pregnant we always took walks and would pass it and say we couldn't wait to take the baby! Now that the weather is getting nicer I'm so excited!! I'm sure Olivia's eyes will light up as well because what child doesn't like books? (not like Olivia doesn't already have at least 100! That child was SPOILED at her shower!)

    Love all these pictures! Sounds like a super fun day! :)

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  4. that last picture of her is adorable!

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  5. We're going to have to make a trip to the library SOON! Looks like fun!

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  6. Your little girl is SO cute! That's so awesome that you guys had such a wonderful day. Those unexpected days can turn out so nice.

    Now I am wondering if I should take my little guy to the library.. Ours definitely isn't fancy though haha!

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  7. Just stopping by to read your blog! So very sweet! It will take some time to catch up! Thanks for joining mine! :)

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  8. Yes, the library is some sort of toddler heaven as it should be right!!!

    Love her face on the last pic like she's cracking up at some joke between the two of you. Such a beautiful little one!

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  9. So glad it all worked out, and even better than you expected! Look at E's smile, she is so adorable!

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  10. Whewww that's my biggest fear--I always have to triple check my schedule before heading to the hospital! Definitely makes your heart stop haha but so glad you got to enjoy extra time with your sweet little girl. She really is the most precious thing ever :) Love seeing that sweet smile! Happy Wednesday, sweet girl!

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  11. sounds like you still had an enjoyable time with E. She is just the cutest!!

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  12. The library was one of my favorite places as a kiddo-- I have such great memories of going there w/ my mom and sister :)

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  13. My littles love the library too. If you get a schedule they often have story time, craft days, etc for kids!

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  14. unexpected days off can be some of the best days. My girls like the library too. that last pic of Elli is to cute!

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  15. days like that are the best! love the pics!

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  16. I just love a good unexpected day! Elliana looks too cute on her trip to the library! For real, she looks SO much like you in these photos!

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  17. beautiful pics! and an absolutely adorable outfit!!! I agree those unexpected days are the best!!! Great memories for E and you to look back on!!

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  18. such a cheese in that last picture...so adorable!

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  19. Love those kind of days! Sounds like you two had a great time and you got the most adorable pictures!!

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  20. Beautiful pictures!

    We just went to the library here for the first time yesterday.. so fun!

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  21. I need to visit that library! I've never visited the Seattle Public Library, but the local ones are just a library. I'm impressed she was so well behaved, my kids would have done what they do to their bookshelves at home - pull every single book off and throw it on the floor.

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  22. So dnag cute looking through all the books to find the one for her :)

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  23. LOVE this <3 Seeing you and your daughter so happy, is the greatest! Makes me want a little family... (but i CAN wait) lol!

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  24. Oh gosh, that last picture is to die for. I love when little kids stare, i always wonder what theyre thinking.

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  25. Any time I mess up my schedule I get SO frustrated with myself because i'm a triple checking kind of girl too. I feel your pain! I'm glad they were understanding. Your daughter is adorable & it's so precious how she loves books! : )

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  26. Elliana is such a cutie! So glad you got an unexpected day off to spend with your precious little girl. :-)

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  27. E's outfit is priceless! Just adorable! I have the magnetic board on my list of things to make, I can't wait. My kids are excited too!

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  28. looks like such a fun day! We love the library also but we dont have quite as fancy one as it sounds like you have. Sounds like lots of fun though!

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