Mom Goes Back to Work

Dearest Baby Joaquin,

I had one of the best times ever from about the month before your arrival until the day I started work on August 25. Not only did I get a chance to have some one-on-one time with your Ate Sam, but I was also able to spend the first 4 months of your life with you at home. Full time! ;)

Those 4 months went by so fast. One thing that remained consistent was how calm and happy you were. From day one, you never kept me or Dad up at night. You were a good observer and just liked listening to the sounds around you.

You also filled out really fast. I loved kissing your cheeks and your arms and legs. They were so chubby and soft and smooth. Cherishing every moment, hoping that when you grow older, you'll still let me kiss and hug you.

Going back to work was both very exciting and sad for me. I was glad to re-join the workforce becaue being a lawyer is part of who I am and makes me happy. But I was also really sad because I will not have as much time to spend with you and your sister. I would definitely miss our times lazying in bed in our pajamas. Watching cartoons during the day. Taking naps in the afternoon and then walks outside later in the day. It was going to be a challenge but I knew I was up for it.

The good news too is that my new job is really as close to a dream job as I can wish for at this point. So although it saddens me that my little extended maternity leave had to end, I am looking forward to this new adventure. I knew I would be better Mom for you and your sister and I wanted that gift to give to you both.

I love you so much, Joquinsky!!!
:)mom

p.s. - you can also be proud to say that out of this extended leave I got, you've been breastfed EXCLUSIVELY for 4 months! ;)