Back to Work.....

So, the day I have been dreading since July 20th has arrived. The day that I would have to leave my baby and go back to work. With all of the weekend festivities going on (i.e. Halloween and Lucy's baby blessing), I almost forgot that I would have to go back to work on Tuesday......almost. I have gone through various stages of mourning, and I've finally come to an okay place. But Tuesday morning I was a wreck. I cried all morning long. By the time I got to work I was crying so hard I couldn't even talk. Guess what song was playing on the radio while I drove? "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"---I hate Aerosmith. I took a few moments in my car to gain some compusure, and then I entered the school. There was a group of teachers in the foyer to greet me. One said, "Welcome back, who is watching your baby?" That's all it took for me to completely break down and sob in front of all the teachers. They were all so nice, and assured me that things would get better. I would say that each day is getting a little easier. I never planned on working after having a baby. I always knew I would just stay home. I guess I never planned on having a husband in school and also needing health insurance. I am so blessed though, because Jordan and our moms have agreed to bring Lucy to the school every day at lunch time so I can nurse her. So, I never go more than four hours without seeing her. Jordan has been so great about everything. My first day back, he went to Inkleys and printed and framed a picture of Lucy for me to keep on my desk. What a guy. I love that he and Lucy are getting this chance to bond. Even though it's hard, we'll all survive. On a happier note.....how was everyone's Halloween????

Mine was FABULOUS!!

Here's why:

Thanks for the leggings Aunt Erin!

My favorite pumpkins.

Yes, Jordan and I dug through our moms' Halloween boxes and found these pumpkin costumes. Pretty sure I wore mine the year I turned four.

Cousin pictures before putting on costumes.

World's cutest pumpkin.

Cousin pictures after putting on costumes. We had a great Halloween, and hope everyone else did too. I'll blog about Lucy's blessing later. I'm ready for bed.