First Day Back

3 months on maternity leave came & went in a flash.

I always thought 3 months would feel like forever, but they pass by so quickly when you're spending every day with your favorite little one!

I was so blessed to be able to have my maternity leave fall over the holidays.  Being able to spend lots of time with family and friends and not worrying about going back to work was so nice.

All of a sudden it was the beginning of January and it was time to go back to work.  I'm honestly laughing at myself as I type this because...let's be real.

I am back at work 1 day a week.

O N E.

How hard can that be?  It was still hard to not see my baby the whole day.  I went home over lunch to see him and feed him. {Beyond thankful that my job is close to home}.  Also thankful that the weather was horrible on my first day back, so we opened late.  Not having to be at work until 9:45, when normally I'm there at 7:15?

Hallelujah!

Talk about the perfect way to start your first day back.  We were busy at work, which I'm grateful for, too. I was focused on work, and didn't have too much time to think to {read: obsess} over Coby.  When I came home though, I felt like it had been FOREVER seen I'd seen him! He had grown, I promise ;)

I know what Nate is thinking right now: welcome to my life :)

Working one day a week has been good and I think it'll continue to be that way for awhile.  My 2nd momma (hate to give her that so negatively-associated title of mother-in-law) watches him while I'm at work.  Not only that, but she comes to our house, so I don't even have to pack up his stuff or get him out of bed in the morning! #amen

I've had many people tell me that one day a week is perfect. I'd have to agree.  One day to spend at a job I love, getting adult/alone time, and then the rest of my week is dedicated to raising Coby.

I can't end this post without giving a huge thank you and virtual smooch to my man.  He is the reason that I only have to work 1 day a week and get to spend the rest of it with Coby.  Nate, your hard work, dedication, and love for our family is so appreciated.  Please don't ever forget how much you are appreciated and respected for all you do.

My prayer is that we raise Coby to be just like you. Truly.

Thank you for making it possible so that I can stay home 6 days a week and love, nurture, and raise our sweet boy.  It's an irreplaceable dream of mine that I get to live out every day... thank. you.


xox,

Naomi