Back to work..

My last morning on maternity leave. I took this picture so I could remember what this looked like.

Well the first week back to work has come and gone and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I made sure to pack the kids' backpack way ahead of time. I prepared my meals ahead of time and did all the little things like pick out the kids' clothes the night before. Also the night before, after I put Nicolas to bed and I fed and played with Raegan for the last time before bed, I started to cry. Not because I felt she wouldn't handle being at daycare well, but just for the simple fact that up until that day, I hadn't spent more than an hour or so away from her. I knew that I would miss her. Seeing her smile all throughout the day. Watching her sleep so peacefully during her mid day nap. I did surprisingly well emotional wise. I didn't cry or get upset, I just kept in mind that it's harder on me than it is on her. She was fine and I had nothing to worry about. Don't get me wrong, I could totally live the stay at home mom life, however I feel better when I know that I am contributing to our household income. (It doesn't make me feel so bad when I spend it, lol)

My first day back went by super fast. It didn't even feel like 8 hours. I was busy getting things back in order I guess. Which reminds me I need to get my desk up to date. Because this time coming back from maternity leave, I have TWO babies that I miss terribly and often would like to stare at while I'm on the phone.

Not having any pictures of Raegan will be changing very soon!

She did wonderfully at daycare, not that I worried because Raegan is the best behaved baby I have ever come across. And Nicolas? Well he was ecstatic to be back playing with his friends. In fact, every day when I picked him up it was meltdown city! Always makes for a pleasant ride home. I'm so grateful to not have had any problems with this transition.