Maternity Leave Left

Where has the time gone?  Has it really been 12 weeks since my little angel entered this world?  The calendar seems to think so and I have officially returned to work.  Thankfully I have the greatest boss I have ever worked for and he is supporting me working from home this week to "ease back in."  Not sure there is anything totally easy about going from spending pretty much every moment of the day with your greatest joy to taking any time away, but so far so good.

Today she will actually be going to the office with me.  We are meeting the Newell lactation consultant to receive my hospital grade pump gear and a quick lesson in how to use and how to access the rooms. Afterwards we are going to lunch with my entire team.  I'm bringing my computer and going to see if we are able to get anything done there today, I figure with that many hands wanting to love on her I can get the "welcome back" meet and greet done today so when I'm in the office next week it is not quite as interrupted day by day.

Both girls are sound asleep right now and I've just finished my morning coffee and breakfast.  I know that in the long run I am excited to get back to my routine and to have time to myself where I can challenge and grow professionally, but I must say that it is bittersweet not getting to plan my day around their schedules and how we will play together.

The time really has flown by and it is sadder to me this time than with Abney simply because I have a greater understanding and appreciation for the value of time.  This time has now passed and I will never again have Sydney as an infant with days and nights blending and all our time spent managing more clothes changes for me than her and some of the sweetest smiles you've ever seen in between.  She is a doll and I look forward to the next phase as she continues to grow and seek her independence, but it is sad to see this phase now behind us.

Now more than ever I am working to relish the moments and try not to sweat the small stuff that in the end just doesn't matter.  God has blessed me with these precious angels and it is my honor to soak up every minute we get together...now have to find a few minutes to update our blog a bit more often! :)