going back to work.

I could hardly believe that May 12th had already arrived. This was a date that I have dreaded, wished would never come, and yet it did to my dismay. May 12th = maternity time is up and I must return to work. (All be it for 20 days of work...but still!!)

My baby boy was 13 weeks and 2 days old already--and that time seemed to fly by!--and I was so blessed to spend every single one of those days with him. Just simply watching my love bug brought me the greatest joy!

We have an amazing set-up for Colton while I work; God has greatly blessed us with this!!

Wes will have Colton for half of the time I am working. He is super excited to have time with his son...to do "man things" he tells me. And what a gift...time with his baby boy! I couldn't ask for a better "babysitter" for our son than his very own Daddy.

While I am working and Wes is working, Colton is with our neighbor who is a stay-at-home mommy with her 11 month old son. We literally walk Colton 5 houses down in his stroller each day. She is excellent with him...she says Colton gives her a much needed "baby" fix since her son is becoming much more independent.

While on maternity leave I had the MOST amazing teacher taking my place. I had such peace while gone, knowing the students were in her loving and great care. She was so sweet to have a small presentation for me from the students where they read me the book "On the Day You Were Born". The students also wrote letters to Colton welcoming him to the world. Cute! Thank you Carolyn. You totally rock!! :)

sign on whiteboard when I got back to work on Thurs.

made me grin. :D

book for Colton and a notebook full of letters written to him from the 3rd graders.
the class & Carolyn

the dedication page.

{started to tear up here!!}

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text pics of bugga-boo on my 1st day back.

our neighbor is so thoughtful...she sends us both text pictures of Colton daily. we love it.

I don't know who texted to check in more on our little guy....Mommy or Daddy!

{p.s. it was Daddy by 1 text!}

Hi Mommy & Daddy! I'm having fun!

Had a great nap...now I am playing with new toys!

AND.........

my new rocking chair!!!

I'm UBER excited about this...we've been looking for a white, "old school" rocking chair since before the babe was born. Wes found this on clearance at work. :)

Rockin' & Readin'

{"Guess How Much I Love You"}

not a more perfect way to end my 1st day back to work.

[thanks Semmlers for dinner from Pei Wei...it made my day!]