We Made It!

Our summer began yesterday as I finished up my very last day of work for the school year. A year ago, I dreaded the thought of going back to work after being at home with Bridget for nearly her first year. I was positive it was going to be the worst thing ever. But now, after I survived a year as a working mom, I can say that it couldn't have gone better.

It didn't take long at all for Bridget to adjust to spending her days with my mom. Almost instantly, she began reaching out for her as I as left her in the morning. My mom met me at school to pick her up and I can't even count the number of times that my coworkers told me how much they loved watching the three of us in the morning. And every afternoon she was just as thrilled to see me come and get her again.

Bridget and Todd also did some extra bonding once I went back to work. Every morning he would wake her up at 6:30, get her dressed and sit down with her for a cup of milk. I'm pretty sure he'll miss those mornings with her during these summer months.

And while I fully admit, that I would LOVE the chance the be at home with her everyday, I feel like we have the best of everything...Jobs to go to everyday and family to count on whenever we need them. And having 2 1/2 months off in the summer is pretty amazing!

So our summer officially started on Wednesday which turned out the be a rainy and dreary day. But after the rain, the sun came out and the puddles were big...






This morning she had a little summer bucket waiting for her along with a special pancake-with-sprinkles breakfast!