Can we all believe we are into April? 8 months since we settled and moved into our dream home. 4 months since I stated my new job (oh my goodness, how I love my job!) And less than 6 months before our little girl turns 3! Life is for the most part good and bright.
Every Friday I hit up the produce markets in the mall (plus coffee, yew!)
Last week's haul!
Soup weather is officially upon us! I've been making up a batch several times a week - highlights so far have been roast tomato, mixed vege and Heidi's leek and broccoli [http://applesundermybed.com/?s=Leek+and+broccoli+soup]
Cosy in a bowl!
V has started a new project at the airport and he has been working nights...
I won't lie, it's not been an easy few weeks. He is struggling big time with adjusting to the hours and being able to sleep for long enough during the day - I hate seeing him so tired and worry that he's going to fall off a crane or something! And it's really difficult having a toddler in the house when he's trying to sleep. Evie isn't a loud child, she doesn't squeal or make obnoxious noises, but ber voice is naturally quite high pitched and when she gets excited it can raise in volume. And it breaks my heart to have to ask her to use her inside voice all the time, and having her ask me whether she can go talk to daddy - having him there in the house and not being able to see him. We will get there. In the meantime, any tips from you shift workers for dealing with sleeping and eating properly? <3
At least we have him home which is always the preferred option!
I'm using my night-shift evening to good effect and poaching some pears for tomorrow morning's porridge. Night
xoxo
Long time reader, first time commenter! Lovely post - love the look of the tomato soup! Do you use a particular recipe? M x
ReplyDeleteHi M thanks for the comment :)
DeleteI just use this recipe it's very basic but so yum http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20149/roast+tomato+and+basil+soup
Blackout curtains are a godsend for my doctor friends!
ReplyDeleteWe have these in both bedrooms thank goodness!!! x
DeleteHi lovely, melatonin supplements to help with sleep. Much less 'dirty' than sleep tablets with minimal to no 'hangover' effect. Might have to get it prescribed.
ReplyDeleteIt still needs more reseaarch, but anecdotally, we have ICU friends who love it. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11696071
Oh that's awesome thanks Hun will let him know x
DeleteHealthy eating for shift work is a must! Frozen dinners work well. I have found that eating a proper dinner before work, snack at work (veggies/salad and some protein) followed by a hearty breakfast when I finish (eggs and toast) is what works for me. For sleep I use ear plugs and an eye mask. I also find you have to "prepare" for nights - I get up early that morning (6am), stay awak for the day until about 4 or 5pm, then have a nap for a few hours. I work in the ED 10:30pm - 8am when I do my run of nights and this works well.
ReplyDeleteI made that tomato soup and it was delicious! Thanks very much for the recipe. I hope you post more! M x
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