Happy/Sad Day

Today is a happy and sad day. It's a happy day because Greer is now 12 weeks old (as of Friday)! You can see from her picture above that she is gaining weight and busting through some of her clothes! She has grown and developed so much, and she is revealing more and more of her sweet personality every day. Every time I look at her, I am still amazed that Greg and I were given this perfect gift, and I'm a little astonished that we've done o.k. so far. While the last 12 weeks have had their share of challenges and frustrations, the reward we get every time we see her smile is beyond words. She is a true blessing, and our lives will forever be better because of her.

Today is also a sad day because it marks the end of my maternity leave. I have been so lucky to have been able to spend so much time with Greer since she was born. I feel like her first few months have been such an important time for us to get to know each other, and I'm so glad I was able to do that; however, tomorrow will be tough when I return to work. While I completely trust and feel confident with the care she'll be given at her new school, it will be hard not to see her whenever I want to, not to know what she's doing, and not to be able to comfort her when she's upset. I know I'm not the first mother to return to work and leave their child in the care of others, but that doesn't make it any easier. I'm trying to stay positive and look forward to feeling productive again at work, having fun with my coworkers, and regaining a side of myself that's not just a mother. I'll keep you posted on how it goes...