When the system breaks down...

So yea, to be a working Mom and stay sane, for me, it takes quite a bit of organization. People have told me how impressed they are by my organization, but this blog is all about being real and extending out "life lines" to other moms (or anyone really) who feels like they're alone and that everyone else does it better than them. People, the system DOES break down sometimes. Enter migraine headaches. I have been a migraine sufferer since I was 18, and was extatic when they magically disappeared when I became pregnant. I didn't have one the entire time I was carrying Savannah, but recently they have returned with a vengeance. Monday I woke up and knew one was on the horizon. I was pumped about the menu and workouts I had planned for the week. Tim and I decided to start P90X this week and Monday was going to be the first day. We already had a busy day planned because we had to take Savannah in for her 2 month shots (gulp!) after work. Well, after lunch I was fading fast...all I wanted was a dark room and a safe place to vomit. Work was piling up, I hadn't even been back a week and there was no way I was going to make it through the day. I ended up having to go home...I just couldn't function. I lay in my bed until it was time to me and my migraine to go the Pediatrician to meet Tim and Savannah. Needless to say my meal and workout went to crap. Luckily Savannah was a big girl and made it through the shots ok. However, the migraine hadn't had enough of me. It was back again the next day. We had another busy day with a family picnic at Savannah's daycare planned. I made it through the picnic but again, was fading fast. I was determined to last longer through this work day than I had the day before. My co-workers were sure to think I was a big wimp. So I made it until 3:30 (I usually leave at 4)and made it home before I threw up. Yes, my migraines come with a side of nausea. So again, supper and workout went in the crapper. All this to day, the system will and does break down, but it's ok. I just have to look at it as a little U turn and get back on track the next day (or the next in my case!).

On a side note, I'd like to thank everyone who has been reading. I wasn't sure if people were liking my meal planning entries, but recently I've gotten tons of positive feedback through posts and personal email. Thanks everyone! I'm so glad you're reading. I like posting the menus because it keeps me motivated to keep planning. I've also got some good ideas in store for future entries. I do plan on doing a general follow up entry to sum up the week and give my own feedback on meals I've cooked. I think Thursdays will be "Confessions" day, or at least every other Thursday. I've gotten requests from multiple sources to do an entry on the Working Mom vs. the Stay at Home Mom so be on the lookout for that. Not that I'm the expert with my whopping 1 week back at work, but I've of course got a lot to say! I will do my best to be unbiased...there are two side to every story. As I mentioned, I'm starting the P90x program and am thinking about documenting the experience. If I do it, I don't want to do it half way, meaning I would want to post progress pictures, and I don't know if I have the guts....we'll see.

With that, he's a pic of Savannah being brave after her shots!