So, after a 3 month hiatus, I am back to work. Actually last week was my first shift. I cried all my tears, and this week I am better (well, a little better). This morning, when I got Eli out of bed, he saw me wearing scrubs, and said, "Mama, you a doctor?" I said, "Yes, Mama is a doctor." He said, "No, you no doctor. You a mama." That's right, Eli. I am a mama. I am a mama first and foremost, and always will be. Actually, it is my favorite thing to be. But, today I am also a doctor. There is no way to describe the feeling that sinks in your heart, as you pull out of the driveway and leave your littles behind, especially when your baby is only 2 months old. But, somehow, at work, I find that I do have a role here that is important to me, important to the nurses I work with, and important to the patients that I help.
The past 3 months have been incredible. Here are some of my favorite parts of this wonderful thing they call maternity leave!
1. My last few days with Eli as my only child. -
This kid melts me in every way possible. I was getting a little antsy waiting for Anna to arrive. Ben kept telling me to enjoy the time I had to spend with Eli. So, that is what I did. We lived at the park, Costco, Chuck E Cheese, the neighborhood lake, Target, and the carousel at the mall. I love having this little sidekick.
4. Watching Eli become a big brother -
He loves his new role. And, by loves it, I mean loves it enough to hug & kiss sweet Annie over and over again (with his sticky face and dirty hands). And, I love that he adores her so much.
5. Anna's blessing -
How wonderful it was to be surrounded by family to celebrate a beautiful daughter of God. So many family members were able to come for this special day, which shows us just how special she is to them. This little peach is special, and having gone through my teenage years, I fear that there is one day that she might look in the mirror and forget that. I hope not. But, I will remind her again and again. She is special, she is beautiful, she is loved. She is a daughter of Heavenly Father.
I am glad that I had 3 months to make these memories. And, I am glad that I have such fantastic people to share them with. And, most of all, I am glad that I have an eternity with them to make more! Life is good. No, life is great. And, it just keeps getting better.
The past 3 months have been incredible. Here are some of my favorite parts of this wonderful thing they call maternity leave!
1. My last few days with Eli as my only child. -
This kid melts me in every way possible. I was getting a little antsy waiting for Anna to arrive. Ben kept telling me to enjoy the time I had to spend with Eli. So, that is what I did. We lived at the park, Costco, Chuck E Cheese, the neighborhood lake, Target, and the carousel at the mall. I love having this little sidekick.
2. Anna's birth (of course) -
People always say that the best days in their whole life are the days that their kids are born. There is something precious about the spirit that fills a room and fills a family when a darling child comes to the world. No words can describe.
3. Time with family -
I love my family. I love Ben's family. We really lucked out getting put with these people to ride this journey of life. Thanks goodness we get them for forever.
He loves his new role. And, by loves it, I mean loves it enough to hug & kiss sweet Annie over and over again (with his sticky face and dirty hands). And, I love that he adores her so much.
5. Anna's blessing -
How wonderful it was to be surrounded by family to celebrate a beautiful daughter of God. So many family members were able to come for this special day, which shows us just how special she is to them. This little peach is special, and having gone through my teenage years, I fear that there is one day that she might look in the mirror and forget that. I hope not. But, I will remind her again and again. She is special, she is beautiful, she is loved. She is a daughter of Heavenly Father.
I am glad that I had 3 months to make these memories. And, I am glad that I have such fantastic people to share them with. And, most of all, I am glad that I have an eternity with them to make more! Life is good. No, life is great. And, it just keeps getting better.
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