12.20.19

Hello tiny bean –

You’re getting so big in mom’s belly. It’s bananas. We feel you so much and you’re getting really heavy for mom to lug around. I’m really happy that we’ll be able to stay home and not have to commute into the city after today because I don’t think she could do it. She’s moving slow and she’s hurting a lot more these days. I feel terrible but I know it’s almost done. We’ll be hanging with you soon enough!

Today was a bit of a hectic day at work. I’ve been racing the clock to get stuff done and I made a mistake on a project that I had to address earlier today. I hate when I mess up, but this was honest mistake. A typo slipped into a piece of content that had money behind it and people started commenting sarcastically. Thankfully, my client was understanding and very very nice about it – but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t stressed out and won’t beat myself up over it. I can’t stand ineptitude and that’s exactly what I illustrated. I have a few really kind people who work above me who told me not to sweat it. Tough look for me.

Last night I had an awful sleep – collectively got about 4 hours’ worth and it was all broken up. It’s really catching up with me today, which is unfortunate. I’m feeling really nervous about the state I’m leaving my work and I don’t know why. I’m pretty good and buttoned up but it still feels like I’m missing something. I put together a 7-page handoff document, which I’m hoping provides enough background. Can’t believe I won’t be here for over a month!

There’s one big project I’ll need to work on over the Christmas break, so here’s hoping you don’t come early because if I can’t get it done, I’m going to be leaving my team in a lurch! Which is truly just a carry-over from the person who should have done the work not getting it done before she quit. A vicious trickle-down effect.

For the past two days mom has been feeling a pain in her stomach which is scary. It’s not where you are, it’s higher up where her actual stomach is apparently located but it still makes me nervous. I told her to call the doctor, but I don’t know if she did.

This weekend we have quite a few things to get done. We gotta get to the car dealership to pick up our license and registration. I have to install your car seat and pack a little bag so I’m ready to go. And we need to return the car battery charger and pick up a few last-minute Christmas items. I also need to get your mom stocking stuffers and wrap her gifts. Oh, we also have to write thank you’s for all the kind people who either attended or shared a gift with us for mom’s baby shower.

I’m pretty mentally spent. I’d like to make chicken parm tonight but I know that’s not mom’s steez. She won’t be home until late so I’ll need to figure out dinner.

Alright nothing else to report on.

Love you big time,

Dad