8:00 am sharp - (not a second before and not a second after) I receive a sweet wakeup call from Bryan (whether I want to wake up at that time or not).
9:51 am - I catch the bus taking me to the Sandy Trax station (this is always a treat). It never fails....the bus driver always makes the comment to me, "Breaking the piggy bank again, huh?" I am always trying to scrounge up enough change for the $1.75 bus fare (it's usually all nickles and dimes).
11:36 am - I arrive at Primary's and call Bryan letting him know that I made it safely and tell him of the MANY interesting people I encountered.
11:40 am - I pass the $0.25 candy machines in the waiting room and wish I hadn't used all my spare change for the bus.
11:45 am - I'm finally able to see Kate. We have story time, play beauty parlor and sing songs.
2:00 pm - Lunchtime in the cafeteria. I always think I am going to get something different every day and I end up getting the same boring thing EVERY time.
2:35 pm - Pass the candy machines again and wish I had a quarter.
2:40 pm - More story time and singing time.
4:00 pm - Kate goes down for a nap and I get my e-mailing and blogging done.
4:30 pm - Get a call from Bryan letting me know he has left work and is on his way up to Salt Lake.
6:00 pm - Bryan arrives and holds Kate while I finish e-mailing and blogging (maybe fit in some on-line shopping/browsing).
7:00 pm - We are kicked out of the PICU for an hour while they do their shift change. Bryan and I always debate what to do for dinner. We usually end up going to Wendy's (and I get the same thing EVERY time).
8:00 pm - We arrive at the hospital again, get Kate on her CPAP, read The Jester has lost his Jingle (Kate's favorite.....plus a personal favorite of mine), chat with the nurse for a few minutes and say our good-byes.
9:00 pm - On our way home. I call my mom and talk to her the whole way home.
9:43 pm - Go through the mail and check phone messages
10:00 pm - Watch the News
10:30 pm - Call the nurse and check on Kate.......hit the lights!!!
Then as soon as I know it....my day starts all over again!!!
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!
10 comments:
I really know what you mean. You are a great mom! Kate is a lucky girl.
What a day! You ARE the best mom!
Marc you crack me up! I'm going to send you some quarters; we've got to fit in a stop at the quarter candy machine somewhere!
You are amazing! I am a creature of habit too, but not this much!
I am glad you shared--it was fun to read about the details of your day!
marcae you are amazing and i did not know you ride the bus gal i need to give you a ride. but that is a adventure so i guess its good for you. I hope that this day changes soon so you can get that cute girl home. I love you guys always in my prayers love meg.
Instead of Wendy's come to our house for dinner!!!! We are only a few minutes from primary. We would even be happy to bring you dinner. Let me know when would be a good time. We would love it! We should hear back about grad school tomorrow for North carolina, my guess is that we are headed to Indiana. If you know anyone that wants to rent a house for 2 years let us know.
Marcae, you are so amazing to do that everyday with such a smile and happy attitude. I might have to scroung around my couches for some change for you so you can finally get a handful of candy. Hang in there. Soon she will be home and you will have a whole different routine. Love ya.
You are honestly such a great mom....it was actually kind of funny to read!
Marc, I loved this post! I think you need to feature some of your bus/TRAX buddies on your blog. I'm sure you're meeting some interesting people. : )
Sure love ya!
Marcae everyday is an adventure with you! I loved reading this post! Your great, at least you know what to expect! We are all creatures of habit! Its comfortable! Your a great person and a wonderful mom! love ya!
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