Commuting Hell

The last couple of days here in DC have been horrible!!!

First, let me say that we are finally getting rain. This is the first measurable rain that we've gotten since April (literally) and the drought conditions are horrible. Many people (farmers in particular) are seriously hurting for water. So, from that perspective, I'm glad that it is raining.

But, holy hell!!!!! Kelly and I have spent approximately 2-3 hours EACH WAY commuting. Not only is this ridiculously frustrating...it's horrible for the time we get to spend with Bailey. Add that to the fact that we are both incredibly busy right now and you can see...we have a perfect storm. Poor Kelly hasn't gotten home the last two nights before 7:30. Last night it was 8:15. Both nights, Bailey was already bathed and having her final bottle. Kelly was able to hug her and put her down, but that is it. It's been very hard on both of them. To make it all worse, Kelly had to work this past weekend, so she didn't get to spend any time with her on Saturday either.

Poor girls! They miss each other. Seriously. Last night, Bailey kept staring at the spot where Kelly sits during her bath, looking for her. It broke my heart!!!!

This weekend is looking normal. Kelly may have to work, but I'm not sure. Either way, Bailey and I will be doing the grocery shopping and cleaning the house together. It's our weekend routine. I'm going to do lots of cooking again this weekend.

Next week is going to be fabulous! My mom (Grammy) is coming to visit. She's flying in on Thursday and we'll have her all weekend and then bring her back to the airport (maybe) on Monday. We may decide to keep her...we'll see... ;-)

That's all for now. We're praying to the commute gods that tonight is a bit easier. Pray for us!