So this is it, folks. Today I head back to work after maternity leave. So many mixed emotions. Last night I was a weepy mess. This morning I have a calmer heart and am feeling more strength to take this next phase on. This past three and a half months have been a combination of miraculous and hard. I am relieved to have some help with my little one, but I don't want to miss anything or be away from him. Teaching is the life I have known and chosen for the past 16 years, so as I prep my seating charts and lesson plans, I'm excited to get back to that life, my kids at school, and my co-worker friends, but I wish I could wear Joshua in his little carrier and have him there with me.
To finish off this post on a happy note, though, I offer pics of Paul and Joshua reading about Star Wars together for the first time.



Your amazing optimism and wonderful ability to share a part of who you are with all your ‘kids’ is motivating. You’ve got this!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard but I know no one stronger.
ReplyDeleteYou can do this!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your mother heart, Ruth! Everyone who comes in contact with you is blessed by your amazing strength, fun and honesty. You can do this, mama!
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