Saturday, June 13, 2009

That's mine.



When Brooklyn was born I got to stay home for 4 months. I loved being home with her, and after the freak out phase in the beginning we grew into a routine that was fantastic. Yeah I was up at least once or twice throughout the night, but it didn't matter because I had the day to figure out what we wanted to do. We'd go shopping, meet friends for lunch, take care of our house, grocery shop, laundry, and cook dinner before Daddy got home. She'd sit in her swing, or Bumbo chair and it was our girl time. I loved it.

After Christmas it was time to go back to work. I was okay with that though because as much as I loved being a stay at home mom for those few months I was ready to get back. Well, as ready as one can be I guess. I love her school, the staff is awesome and they make you feel very comfortable. They have web cams too so I can see her whenever I want to. The first day I logged in I literally got nothing done because I kept watching her. It was so strange to watch her interact with other babies, her teachers, and I'm watching from my office - miles away...

Just recently they sent home a CD with pictures and video of Brooklyn. While very thoughtful and sweet, it was so strange to look at these pictures I didn't take, these moments I didn't see, and these "firsts". This video is from when Brooklyn first started standing in her crib. Watching her made me so sad, because I didn't get to be there one that saw it the FIRST time.

Yeah, yeah, woe is me huh? NO one else could possibly be going through this same thing. ;) Suck it up, right? And I can, and will, and as we go throughout our days everything is just as it's supposed to be. But it does tug at my heart every once in awhile knowing that my baby is growing up so fast and someone else besides me is seeing it too.

6 comments:

ONe PiNK FiSH said...

visiting from SITS.

Living in Round Rock. Shocked to find another blogger so close.

Courtney said...

How sweet! She just has the look of determination. What a cutie pie!

Musings of the Mrs. said...

I so get that. I don't have a baby yet, but I know this is how I will feel when I have to go back to work (and I will have to). I'm so afraid of that time and so jealous of those that do get the opportunity to stay home.

Kelly said...

I know it must be so hard. But just think- the moments you do have together are so precious... and so much harder to take for granted.

Jennifer said...

Awww! she is sooo cute! Are you in Austin?! Me too! If not, nevermind, haha, I just saw the Rond Rock comment and wondered.

Anyway, I wonder the same thing about the work/stay at home/ daycare dilemma. I know everything will work out somehow though. I suppose if they have to go to daycare I can find a good one I like like you did!

Emmy said...

How lucky that they make these videos for you and you can see her all of the time. I haven't heard of too many places doing that, so nice!
And cute daughter.