Picture-less

I really don’t like to go longer than a week without posting but unfortunately I didn’t get to take one little picture of Claire last week L  Hence the picture-less post.  I figured I could use this time to update you guys on how things have been going since I returned to work.

Going back to work was honestly one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in life.  The days leading up to the return were probably worse than actually going back.  The thought of leaving Claire while holding her in my arms and looking into that cute little face was heart breaking.    How could I leave her?  Especially just as she was starting to become more interactive…smiling every time we smile at her, babbling to us as we talk to her, and wrapping her arms around us a little more intently.  The thought was just too much for me.  I had no idea how I was actually going to be able to do it.  Then Monday finally came.

I’m not going to lie, I definitely cried for a few minutes after Grammie drove off with our little bundle of joy but I didn’t have much time to sulk…I had to get ready for work.  And that has kind of been the mantra of my Monday through Friday – not enough time/too many distractions to sit around and feel sorry for myself.   I know Claire is in great hands with her Grammie so I don’t have to worry about her.  And as long as I keep myself busy, then it makes missing her a little bit easier.  Sorry if that sounds awful but that’s how I feel.  And I have to admit, being a full-time working mom hasn’t been so bad so far.  It gives me some time on my own to not just be mommy and at the same time makes me appreciate every single second I do get to be with our little sunshine.    

We are extremely lucky that we get to have Claire’s Grammie watch her all day.  I can’t imagine how much harder it would’ve been sending her off with strangers.  And I hate to speak for Grammie but by the sounds of it, she is loving every second…even though it hasn’t been all flowers and sunshine (Claire likes to give Grammie a little bit of a hard time when she gives her the bottle but she seems to be lightening up on her so fingers crossed she keeps getting better!).  Claire seems to be adjusting super well too.  She’s been keeping the same amazing sleep schedule (going to bed at 9pm and waking up at 6am) and has still been her same ol’ pleasant self.  So long story long J, coming back to work hasn’t been as bad as I thought it would be.

One thing I’ve noticed that HAS changed though is how much shorter the weekends feel!  I’m already counting down the days until Friday!

Now, if you’re still reading this, God bless you.  I will be more diligent about snapping pics of the little beauty and hope to have something posted for you guys by Sunday night…WITH pictures of course J