Time keeps on tickin' by and the countdown to returning to work full-time outside the home weighs heavily on both my mind and my heart. I'm often awake for a few hours in the middle of the night thinking about the big changes that are soon approaching. Monumental changes for everyone in our family: Adam becomes the main caregiver in the morning, preparing both himself and Owen for work and daycare, I return to a job I love but am leaving Owen with someone else, and Owen...well, Owen is going to have to deal with the biggest change. But kids are resilient, and that little guy is a real charmer. We're going to gradually ease him into the change and hope for the best.
I am just so grateful I've had more than a year off (paid!) and have spent so much time with both of our families this year. I think about my mum, who returned to work just a few short weeks after giving birth to me. I think about parents who are completely alone in their parenting and wonder how they do it. We've had it really good!
So true Leanne! We are so lucky to live in Canada and have the benefits we do! I can't even imagine how hard it is for the moms who have to go back to work so soon after having a baby!
ReplyDeleteTime is so sneaky!! How is it almost been a year already? You are such a good mom and Owen will do great in his new enviroment! Kids are resilient like you said. I have to keep telling myself that. I think....nope I KNOW I have a harder time dealing wth changes. I am a total wimp.
Good luck friend!