Work/Life Balance?

Does such a term exist, or is normal just a setting on your washing machine?

I'm working from Newcastle today (at this stage 1 day/week). The job is easily doable, but the travel is slowly draining (compounded by times when I arrive at the office at 7am and the server is down).

This is a quick entry before Lydia arises for her morning feed (I can hear her stirring now). At almost 14 weeks, she's just starting to sleep through (with some gentle encouragement). A couple of photos from 6-7 weeks ago for your viewing pleasure (I know, I know, we don't have a digital camera and our scanner isn't connected to the computer - it's a work in slow progress, like this blog).



On weekdays, I'm up by 4:30am to be on the road to the office & avoid traffic-jams.
Lydia seems to stir at that time too. On weekends, however, she sleeps through. Other vital statistics:

1. We're weaning. V wasn't producing enough milk for L to put on weight consistently, so rather than go back to compulsory 3 hour feeds and a jersy-cow production system (think Invasion of the Body Snatchers combined with the Matrix), we bit the bullet and moved to formula. Within a week, L has obviously stacked on weight - hopefully she won't follow in her parent's footsteps.

2. Lots of smiles and noises - a new noise each week, it seems. L's a very happy & contented little girl.

3. Hands are now grasping things well (although instinctive), fingers are being sucked, head is held up well during tummy time, and the half-roll is almost mastered.

Anyhow, L's getting annoyed at my lack of visible devotion (and is starving). Must dash...