Mommy's Back to Work

I write this post with sadness. Being home with Crew the past four months has been the most rewarding time of my life. Being a mommy has been my dream since I was a little girl playing "house" with my dollies. Crew is only four months old, but it's hard to imagine my life without this little guy. I know I'm just going back to work, but it's so hard for me to think about being away from him for nine+ hours Monday-Friday. I've been able to be there for his first smiles, coos, and laughs. I've been able to sooth him when he's crying or having a bad day. I am sad to think of what I'll miss while I'm at work.

I keep reminding myself of why I became a teacher-- to make a difference in the lives of my students. Teaching is something I love to do and feel I was made to do. I hope that this will get easier once I see my students' eager faces on Tuesday and get back into the swing of things.

Last week was my first week back to work. Fortunately I had some great babysitters to watch Crew and help him with the transition of being away from Mommy. On Monday, Lisa and Payton watched Crew while I had work meetings. On Tuesday and Wednesday my Grammie Laurie watched him, and on Thursday and Friday Crew got to hang out with Gamma D. and Grandpa Ice. It helped knowing Crew was in great hands each day. 

Crew starts at his daycare tomorrow. He'll be going to an in-home daycare provider named Kris. I hope he does well. I know I'll be a mess dropping him off in the morning! Wish me luck. :-/

Lisa texted me this picture on Monday while they were watching Crew. It said, "She loves him!"

Mom sent me some pictures while she was watching Crew on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

And this picture was sent on Thursday by Gamma D. He loves his swing!

The Sherman men! Crew was wearing his new Rodgers jersey. 

On Friday Karlin came to school with me to help in my classroom. The whole Lipinski clan came with to drop her off on Thursday night. 

Delaynie and Crew... so cute!