Monday, February 3, 2020

Heading back to work

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.



4 comments:

  1. Your amazing optimism and wonderful ability to share a part of who you are with all your ‘kids’ is motivating. You’ve got this!

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  2. It is hard but I know no one stronger.

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  3. I 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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