I have to start thinking about going back to work. I HAVE to start thinking about going back to work. I don't want to start thinking about going back to work. I realize the benefits of going back and obviously the necessity of it but how?
I don't think I know how to go back to the life I had or least some parts of it. I guess those parts become more enriched knowing who I am now and having the love of my life be a part of it.
Being away from Ella for just a couple hours is difficult. I can completely appreciate the role of moms who are able to stay at home, which I was never able to do before. I used think they were missing something in their lives when in fact it was the exact opposite. Your days are filled with such things as scheduled feedings, playtime and dirty diapers (not a fun part!) but you come to love all these things. I have come to love all these things. I learned to adore the scheduled days that Ella and I share. Eating every 3 hours, her naps during the day, alert in the morning and playtime in the afternoon....depending on how she feels of course!
I truly find solace in the fact that we are blessed to have my mom watching her while we are at work. We have been spending a lot of time at grandma's house during the day while dad is working so Ella can get used to the environment. She has such an easy going personality so far that I don't think she will have a problem. She has started to recognize my mom's voice which is so sweet. That helps me to feel at peace with the situation, knowing we are able to have a family member watch her and help her grow while we bring home the bacon!! It has been a new sense of awakening for me to watch my mom with her. It helps me to appreciate all my mom (and my dad too) went through to raise my brother and I. I appreciate my (best) friendship with her so much more. I think it is a very unique experience for a mother and daughter to enter this phase of their lives together. I am so lucky!
Any of you had such an experience? Is going back to work one of the hardest things you have ever had to do?
Life it beautiful though. Truly beautiful. Every night I thank God for this life.
7.18.2005
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho..It's off to work I go..
I have to start thinking about going back to work. I HAVE to start thinking about going back to work. I don't want to start thinking about going back to work. I realize the benefits of going back and obviously the necessity of it but how?
I don't think I know how to go back to the life I had or least some parts of it. I guess those parts become more enriched knowing who I am now and having the love of my life be a part of it.
Being away from Ella for just a couple hours is difficult. I can completely appreciate the role of moms who are able to stay at home, which I was never able to do before. I used think they were missing something in their lives when in fact it was the exact opposite. Your days are filled with such things as scheduled feedings, playtime and dirty diapers (not a fun part!) but you come to love all these things. I have come to love all these things. I learned to adore the scheduled days that Ella and I share. Eating every 3 hours, her naps during the day, alert in the morning and playtime in the afternoon....depending on how she feels of course!
I truly find solace in the fact that we are blessed to have my mom watching her while we are at work. We have been spending a lot of time at grandma's house during the day while dad is working so Ella can get used to the environment. She has such an easy going personality so far that I don't think she will have a problem. She has started to recognize my mom's voice which is so sweet. That helps me to feel at peace with the situation, knowing we are able to have a family member watch her and help her grow while we bring home the bacon!! It has been a new sense of awakening for me to watch my mom with her. It helps me to appreciate all my mom (and my dad too) went through to raise my brother and I. I appreciate my (best) friendship with her so much more. I think it is a very unique experience for a mother and daughter to enter this phase of their lives together. I am so lucky!
Any of you had such an experience? Is going back to work one of the hardest things you have ever had to do?
Life it beautiful though. Truly beautiful. Every night I thank God for this life.
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I love my wife. She is so sweet!
I just commented to this in a response to your email :) haaha, then I read your blog! So I will be slightly repetitive by saying, it is soooo hard. That is great to hear, huh? But after doing it for some time it gets a little easier and you make it work by doing what is best for you and your family! You will do a great job balancing home and work. I will pray that this will be a smooth (as much as possible) transition for you...BUT put it off as long as possible:) It does make you cherish the moments that you are together that much more.
You are such wonderful mother!!!!! Hi Ella, tell your mommy it is going to be okay; it is a hard thing for her to do:(
Thanks Tracey..I love you!
You too Matt!
Sarah..you are the best! That schedule will definately work for me. You are now officially my new supervisor!
Megan
That was very beautiful what you wrote. I know that you are going to be a great Mom. I love the relationship that we have. I will give lots of love and kisses to my sweetheart Ella.
Love You all
Mom
HI,
It will be very hard for you the first week you go back to work. Ella and you will both be very cranky because you will miss one another. Quick meal suggestions for the first week away from one another. Make it simple. She will only want her mommy. She will be cranky, and only want to be held by you!
1.Make up simple meals ahead of time and freeze them.
2.Pack up you ,Matt, and Ella, and head for the first kid friendly restaurant you can find.
3. Call your favorate pizza place and have them deliver pronto!
4.You are now at the mercy of your in-laws and your parents. If the above fail bumb a meal off them.
Good luck.
I love and miss all of you.
Aunt Flossie
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