Last Day of Leave

P-man and I had a peaceful, snuggly last day of maternity leave.  Aside from a successful first speech therapy visit, we relaxed and read stories, watched crime dramas, and cuddled.

 
Tomorrow, it is back to reality...albeit, a revised reality.  For me, it will be my first day at this job non-pregnant --which should be both more comfortable and more painful at the same time.  I will love being able to walk up the junior high stairs (3 flights!) without having to stop and breathe, but will miss having my inside companion.  I will love getting to see the kiddos and help the teachers, but will miss the natural conversation-starter that is pregnancy-- though I'm sure a new baby is a great conversation starter too.  And I will love my independent, busy, challenging career, but I will desperately miss seeing every detail of Parker's day. There is a small part of me that is excited to get back in the swing of things...I just wish I could find a way to live both lives...working professional and stay-at-home mom.  I'll have to work on that one!

Overall, I know Parker will be in great hands.  His Daddy will safely take him to daycare and back, saving me from having to drive him in the snow....because driving in the snow terrifies me.  Maybe they will even get to eat lunch together sometimes.  The teachers at Bright Horizons seem like they will love him and meet his needs the best they can, and he will be mere footsteps away from his cousins.  

Overall...all of the people in his life will be doing everything they can for him...and that is the best we can hope for!