Back to Work Mama!

So, I had to go back to work this weekend. The baby is only 12 weeks old, and I really REALLY didn't want to go back to work when she's so little, but, well.....there's this thing where the kids keep wanting to eat at least a couple of times every single day .....so back to work I go. :)

It wasn't too bad. I was worried about trying to teach one of the all day marathon Lamaze Classes [offered for those who don't want to come to the weekly class]. I had some brain damage after my last birth, and I was worried about switching up words or stuttering, but it actually went really well. I've been doing this for so long now that I had no problem getting right back in to it.

But I missed my baby. I really had a hard time with it. I always dislike working because it takes me away from the kids, but with the baby being so little, it just about killed me. Her awesome Daddy brought her up every couple of hours through the day so I could nurse her on my breaks, but still... I've spent the last 12 weeks with this colicky little cutie strapped to my body in a sling all day and sleeping next to me or on me all night... it was just plain weird not to have her with me today.

Now I have her snuggled up sleeping in my lap while I blog. This is the life!

Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY grateful for the job that I have. I am very fortunate to be able to work and bring in good money while still staying home with my kids during the day [Thanks be to God!]. I also LOVE working with the pregnant couples - it is a GREAT job. But no matter how wonderful and enjoyable the job is, it can't compare to time spent with my little monkeys!