I’m on maternity leave and I’ve realized that means one thing is certain. It means I become addicted to daytime television. Oh Lord, help me because I cannot help myself.
It’s inevitable. It happened when I was on mat leave with my older daughter and I can see the tell-tale signs creeping in again. I feel powerless to stop it.
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I envisioned maternity leave as a wonderful time to conquer all the outstanding items on my always expanding bucket list. I was going to learn how to ride horses, ski the highest mountains, and explore the hidden gems of Ontario. I obviously failed to realize that I was also going to be a first time mother to an adorable but demanding new baby. Oh, and babies take time and energy. In fact, they can take so much time and energy that the bucket list can often get tossed wayside as you navigate sleepless nights, colic, and breastfeeding demands.
