Back to work

Six days after we got back from our wonderful trip, it was time for me to go back to work. *Sigh* Trust me I realize I'm very lucky to have a wonderful job. I just really really really loved being at home with E and just being a mommy. The 10 weeks I was off flew by. I enjoyed every single minute of being at home with E.

In saying that, there were days when I thought I was going to pull my hair out BUT I knew to expect those days and still cherished those days as we had waited so long for these moments. I loved being able to see all the little changes in E. By the third week in our house, he turned into quite the chatter box. There were still times we couldn't understand what he was saying but each day his words got a bit clearer.

The day after we got back from out trip, E started pre-school. He is in a class for three year olds and goes four days a week for about two and a half hours. His class only has a total of three(!) kids. We love this! It's him and two other little boys. He has speech therapy once a week. E is loving pre-school and is so sad when it's time to go home for the day.

Andy is now off of work until the beginning of March so he takes E to pre-school and picks him up every day. Andy has been great about cleaning, doing laundry and cooking dinner! I think I'm getting a bit spoiled by having him home!

Going back to work was a bit of an adjustment. The day before I went back was a rough day. When I woke E from his nap, he was giving me a big hug and said I love you mommy. My heart melted and the tears started streaming down my face. I love after nap snuggles and just the quiet time with him.

The first day back my goal was not to cry at work. I was able to meet that goal...just lost it on the way to work and got it over with. =) I only called home three times to see how E was doing. I really miss spending the day with him but cherish the time I have with him in the evenings. Has it been easy going back? No. I'm trying to be positive about going back but it's hard some days. I love what I do but I also love being a Mom...I just need to find a good balance so I can be good at both.