I returned to work part time the last two weeks of April and it was both easier and harder then I had thought. I enjoyed getting back to being "me" as an adult/SLP, not just a mom -- getting dressed up and putting on makeup everyday, having adult conversations, solving problems and helping kids... However, I didn't enjoy saying good-bye to Koen and Sage every morning and missing them during the day. Luckily, my in-laws watch my kids so I know they are surrounded by love and lots of attention all day. I don't worry about them being in a big daycare and they are lucky to have a bond with their grandparents that most kids don't. Having in-laws as care providers has been even more important these first few days away from Sage because she wouldn't take a bottle and it was stressful for all involved. Thankfully, she's starting to get the hang of it now and hopefully it'll make days more enjoyable for everyone!
Sage is 3 months now and is sleeping 5-6 hours, smiling and cooing more and starting to interact with her toys. She loves being in her bouncer watching the animals and waterfall move and is beginning to tolerate tummy time for longer periods. She hasn't lost any of her hair and it's beginning to show a copper/auburn tint. I'd love to have a little redhead as long as she doesn't have the temper that typically accompanies it :)
Koen's favorite things right now are construction vehicles and Sage. He is a wonderful big brother and likes to tell everyone, "I a good helper for mommy and grandma". We've been going to music and movement at the library while I was on maternity leave and will continue that in the summer because he really enjoys it. We're also going to start swimming lessons soon so we can be ready when Papa (my dad) opens his pool in June.
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