First day at work & new school

Today was my first day back to work- an opportunity came up at Belle Property (the same company I worked for in Sydney) to work along side another agent- and I couldn't pass it up. So although it was sooner than I had originally planned... I am back in the work force. Lucky for me, it's flexible and I only have to be in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday).

I was really enjoying staying at home with the girls during the week- especially now that I've made some great mom friends. But this is perfect, cause I can do both.

I have to admit, today was a bit of a shock to the system- and a reminder of what it felt like to juggle work and parenting. Its like working 20 hours a day..

I was up late last night getting the millions of things ready for the first day of school (kindy for Dyllan and preschool for Ellie)-they each needed to bring: 2 sets of sheets, pillow, water bottle, hat, backpack, lunch, morning and afternoon "tea" (snack). Plus Dan and my lunches.

We woke up early this morning, went on our usual morning run (Dan pushing the double stroller, me trailing behind)- only this time, I had to actually run fast.. Or else I'd be late for work..

We got home- raced around the house to pack backpacks, get kids fed, coffees made, and fly out the door with enough time to do the CRAZY check in at school. Dan thought I was joking when I told him we had to take a piece of fruit out of dyllans lunch and put it in the "morning tea" bowl. Oh and they have to have their sunscreen applied before coming to school.. Great, one more thing for this mom from Seattle to remember!

The kids were off, and so were we. Dan to work before heading to Sydney this afternoon, and me off to my first office meeting.

The day went great. The agent I work with is amazing and I think we'll make a great team. But boy is it different from the office I came from in sydney. Laws are different in queensland, systems are different, it's much more laid back.. But it will be nice to be able to take things I know from there and apply them here.

Anyway- my day finished and I picked up kids at 5pm, Ellie fell asleep the second I out her in her carseat, got home, tried to feel and bathe Ellie while she was half asleep.. Put her down, Dyllan and I ate dinner, played playdough - then she went to bed around 7:15. And since Im having A few girlfriend over for dinner tomorrow night i needed to clean the house.. It's now 9:40pm and I'm about to start packing lunches for tomorrow.

I am pretty sure I function best when I'm super busy. But I have to admit, I'm already looking forward to Friday!!