Diary of a Working Single Mother

Has it only been 12 days since S left CA?

Skype is the greatest invention in the world after Chinese invented "stinky tofu"! Di-Di and I can talk to and see S very often via the webcam and not break our bank. Di-di always tried to kiss his computer-screen daddy. I am waiting for our new notebook PC to arrive so that S can see us via a webcam, too.

Being a working single mother is like having two full-time jobs. Luckily I work for a great company that takes work-life balance seriously and allows me to work from home most of the time. This week was very busy at work and I had to call into some early morning and evening meetings when Di-di was not in day care. It was crazy trying to give a presentation with a screaming baby who refused to leave my lap. Di-di was very clingy, because he had a rough week due to a very serious diaper rash and diarrhea. My coworkers were extremely understanding, but I felt bad that I couldn't just focus on one thing!!! We are also fortunate to have great family, friends and neighbors in the area who check on us and make sure that Di-di and I are doing ok. (This tought week also included Di-di felling off our bed once and hitting his head! He was fine. Just lots of tears and calling for ba-ba..:)

By Sat Di-di's diaper rash and diarrhea was getting better, but he threw up in the car on our way to his Sat music class. The vomit was all over his clothes and car seat. Had to quickly clean him up and told his teacher that we will attend a make-up session on Sunday. What a week!! Hope it will be smooth sailing from here until September 7th when my aunt arrives at the U.S. It will be so great to have her with us!!



(When did Di-di write over all his thighs???)

(Little trouble maker is messing up daddy's desk)

(Daddy got more Thomas shirts for Di-di before he left)