I have been toiling with the idea to go get a massage for a couple weeks. Massage places around here have been open since February. But I wasn’t vaccinated at the time and didn’t feel comfortable going.

Now, I’m vaccinated. And these places are taking really good precautions and are super clean. And we’re required to wear masks AND the massage therapist wears a mask, so I feel pretty safe.

Ankur had the day off yesterday so I booked myself a massage during the baby’s nap time.

I couldn’t even believe it.

I didn’t get a massage during my pregnancy. And, because of COVID, I haven’t gotten a massage this year. So, two years later, I rolled this postpartum body onto a massage table and I was a happy happy camper.

But I could totally tell that these kinds of experiences, while luxurious and super enjoyable, are going to be REALLY different now that I’m a mama. When the massage therapist left the room so I could undress, I turned my phone on silent. Then I started to take off my Apple Watch and thought, “WAIT. What if the baby needs me?” Then I put it back on. And then I thought, “IT’S FINE. He’s with Ankur. What could happen?” Then I started to take it off. And then I thought, “WHAT IF ANKUR NEEDS HELP? What if the baby is crying uncontrollably and needs me?” Back on. Off. On. Off. On.

The final conclusion was Apple Watch on.

And every time I felt a buzz during the hour long massage, I felt an urge to check it immediately in case something was wrong.

Gone are the days I could throw my phone in my purse for an hour and not think about anyone or anything.

Oof.

Still totally worth it.

Between breastfeeding Ishaan all year long and sharing a bed with him, my neck and back have all sorts of knots and double knots and triple knots. And, as I sit here typing this, I feel like someone just granted me a new body.

Wonderful.

After the massage was over, I texted Ankur. He let me know that the baby was still asleep. All that worry for nothing. (My new motto as a mama, I’m starting to realize).

So I took advantage and went to a local juice bar. I ordered the “Hawaiian Sunset” which is: apple, carrots, orange, and pineapple. Delicious and refreshing.

When I got home, the baby was fast asleep still and so was Ankur. Ha.

So I decided to go for a short walk and stopped at the mailboxes on my way back.

I received this sweet Mothers Day card from Katie, my supervisor last year while I was at KIPP.

Two years ago, when I interviewed with KIPP, I was certain that Katie would be a great, great supervisor. But I had no idea that our relationship would turn into a friendship. I feel so grateful to have met her. She has shown me so much love and support since Day 1.

When the boys woke up, we had a little bit of a dance party and then floofed around the rest of the day. After Ishu fell asleep for the night, Ankur and I made chicken sandwiches and watched an episode of Shameless. And then he worked on our taxes while I caught up on e-mails. #AdultingIsOverrated

I also finished watching Moxie, which I really enjoyed. (Figured I should use Netflix for something other than Shameless, y’know?)

Anyway, I’m signing off for the day. But I’m sure I’ll be back bright and early tomorrow, thanks to my sweet little alarm clock!

Happy Tuesday!

Questions of the Day:

Are you a juice person or a smoothie person?

What are you watching on Netflix?