I went back to work today for the first time since the baby was born. I’ve been working from home for a few weeks now, and I also have taken him up to the office with me twice to just pop in for a few minutes. But today I honest-to-goodness went back to the office. Several VIPs came in from out of town to attend a meeting and I needed to be there.
My mom came to watch Ethan and I cried a little bit when I left for the office, but it wasn’t so bad. I’m not sure if that was because he was here at home with my mom, but it wasn’t nearly as traumatic on either one of us as I thought it would be. He had a fun play day with my mom, and my day at work went by fast.
When I got home, he was just getting sleepy and ready for a nap. He fell a asleep in my arms and I laid him down on the bed with me and watched him dream. Is there much sweeter than a sleeping baby in your arms? They’re so warm and soft and they smell wonderful.
The time I got to spend with him when I came home was so precious and sweet. Being away from him for such a long time made our reunion special in a way it wouldn’t be if I hadn’t gone to work today.
Very sweet!