Back in Action

Well. As many of you know, today was my first day back to work after 14 weeks of maternity leave.  It was amazing being home, getting to know and taking care of our beautiful daughter, Adilyn. 
It's funny because my biggest worry (before having Adi) was that I would be SO tired going back to work. Oddly enough, that wasn't the case at all - I felt well rested (Adi slept 9 hours again last night) and I didn't even have any caffeine! :)
The drop-off this morning was pretty quick, since I knew I had to just walk away at some point instead of waiting to feel 'ready' to leave.  Adi didn't cry, so that made it easier and I knew she was in good hands.  My day went really quickly at work, since I had to move desks right when I got there and the time passed quickly as I attempted to catch up on emails!  I even resisted the urge to call the daycare center during the day to check up on her - knowing that I couldn't do anything anyway, so I might as well try to be productive at work.   It was actually really great catching up with co-workers and I remembered how much I enjoy them! :)
All things considered, the day went really quickly and very smoothly.  But I'm not going to lie, when 3:50pm came around, I was watching the minutes, waiting to be able to leave and pick Adi up! :)  It felt like it took forever to get there (only about 9 minutes) - but when I walked in, Adi was having her diaper changed so I had to be patient again.  Once she was all cleaned up, I took her in my arms and it felt great.  She slept on the car ride home and is still napping in her seat as I type this quick update.

I wanted to say thank you for your prayers and encouragement - it definitely made all the difference.  As my friend Kristen said, we are stronger than we know sometimes as Mommas.  So true!  Adi and I both made it through our first days of change.  Not to say that I didn't have a momentary breakdown last night :) but it was a great experience that led me to pray and give up my anxiety to the Lord...I definitely feel confident in the decision to go back to work at this time and in the care that Adi has during the day while I'm away...Tomorrow, she will be with Grandma Peltier - which I know they'll both love! 

Now time to celebrate 4 wonderful years of marriage with my hubby...Happy Anniversary babe!

 Do we look different? :)

 Adi's first daycare report...

Here are all of the free samples they collected for me while I was on leave!  Thankfully, they didn't try to save the OEP meat packets... :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter - remembering why we celebrate - Christ is Risen!