Today James Bradford is 7 weeks old and I am headed back to work. I honestly didn't think it would be hard leaving James Bradford since he is being cared for by family until January when he begins Mothers Day Out. Well - it was HARD!
My sister and her boys offered to take care of the boys this week, as my mom is out of town. James Bradford and I spent the day with them yesterday. We had so much fun. Both Davis and Isaac love James Bradford so much and are great helpers! Here is a picture from yesterday of Davis helping soothe James Bradford with his paci.
My sister is such a great mom and I wouldn't trust anyone more then her to take care of my child. She is so good with being persistent and keeping her children on a schedule. (I am hoping James Bradford will be on more of a schedule after 3 days with her - since I have been so lax about it since he began his growth spurt!)
Last night I just wanted cherish every minute with him. He took a long bath - prob. about 20 minutes! And we just played and sang. He was just so happy! Then he ate, then it was time for bed. He had a hard time falling asleep, so we cuddled and he finally went down about 9 or so. And he didn't wake up until 3:30. I went in and he ate and we cuddled, and we both fell asleep - next thing I knew - my alarm was going off at 7am!
He was such a sweet and happy baby this morning. I fed him, then Cory spent time with him while I showered and got ready for work. Then I was running around trying to get everything I forgot to give Ellen yesterday together. - Play Mat, Bottles, Nursery Water, Extra Breast Milk. . .
I dropped James Bradford off a little after 8am. It was hard and I cried. Did I mention it was hard?! Why would I cry knowing he is in the best possible care? I guess its just the fact that I love him relying on me. And me knowing he is going to be relying on someone else for care and love. And that he will be 100% eating from bottles all day, while I'm at work - pumping in a storage closet. (ha! - yes you read that correctly storage closet. There are no outlets in our women's bathrooms) But who better to love and care for him, then family - people who already love him so much and want to spend time with him. We are blessed beyond measures to have such sweet family who are so generous with their time and love to take care of our precious little one.
Here we are - its already noon. And I'm making it. Its great to see everyone and everyone seems happy to have me back. And look - I'm already making work time, blog time!! I have talked to Ellen twice already today. And James Bradford is doing great. Ellen is so wonderful - she is keeping a log of his day for me - which of course I love! Davis gave him his first bottle this morning, then they were all off the park to play.
I can't wait to run home after work and just hold and love on my baby. I asked Cory earlier this morning if we could just order pizza or something for dinner. That way we won't have to be in the kitchen and we can just concentrate on loving on our sweet boy.
Thank you for all your sweet thoughts and prayers as I am adjusting back to work. They mean a lot and I know they are helping!
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