So the title is not what I am but what I HAVE to become soon... Superwoman! The past two weeks back at work have been nuts. I'm completely off balance and trying not to sink! Each day gets easier though and this weekend we have had no plans so I'm catching up (aka breathing again!). It is hard work having a baby and working full time. Both are so demanding and want my full attention. I'm learning to balance though and let's be honest - Addison gets more attention than work. (Because she deserves it and well, I want to give her more!) I just need to find that happy medium. So anyway, the blog comes near the bottom of my to-do list; but Addison decided to take a 2 1/2 nap today so I have time!
A LOT has happened in the last few weeks. I'll be short so you're not reading for an hour on one post!
Family picture!
First off, back to work - I knew the first day would be emotional going back. I love every second with my daughter at home. The thought of not seeing her as much made (still makes) me sick to my stomach. So I warned daddy that if I had a meltdown on the way to daycare and then on the way to work on day #1 that he should probably just keep his mouth shut and not give me a hard time. Let's just say I prepped him good because I was a holy mess! Our morning schedule is easy - Addison wakes up at 6-7am and I feed her, then Josh takes care of her while I get ready so that was not the issue. Once we got in the car and started driving to daycare though I got a lump in my throat and couldn't breath (literally, couldn't breath). Tears started flowing before we got out of our neighborhood. Right before we got to our daycare's house I got it together so I could go up to the door and explain the bag of stuff i brought with her - basically her schedule :) I did really well, kissed her goodbye and ran to car.... then had my meltdown. Cried entire way to work, sat at my desk for an hour staring at the 3000 emails I had received on maternity leave and then finally realized I needed to do something... like work. The lady who watches Addison sent me multiple pictures on my phone during the day and we were texting every hour. It was so sweet of her; it made my day much easier. And I will say - every day since that day - I've been ok. I survived and will continue to survive. I took a new role at work so that's helping the situation too. I enjoy my job and am happy to be back. (As long as I don't think about Addison too long, then I get sad again!). Here's some cute pictures she sent me.. wouldn't they cheer you up too!
The weekend of June 9th my sister in law and niece came to Kansas City. My niece turned 5 on June 19th and her mom always said that she can have an American Girl doll when she turns 5. So that weekend was finally the time! If you don't know much about American Girl dolls... let me tell ya, it's an entire ordeal! The store is CRAZY. You can buy clothes, get their hair done, buy books/stories about the doll, strollers, dogs, etc... it's almost hard to believe it's a doll store!! She (the doll) even got her ears pierced! My niece loved every second of it though so it was totally worth it!
Best momma ever!
She found the perfect baby!
Last week on Thursday our good friends had their baby! He was a bit early so he's in the NICU but he's doing fantastic! He just needs some more time in the hospital and then will be ready to play with Addison. He is the most precious preemie I've ever seen! We are soooo happy for the new family!
Fathers Day was spent with daddy loving his little girl. We were in Tulsa for a wedding so we spent Sunday morning eating brunch with my family and celebrating with my dad too!
the very best dad there is! - my daddy (Papa Mike)
And last by certainly not least, Addison enjoyed her first pool day! She loved the pool. Kicked her feet and loved the water.
Of courses she had 2 swimsuits for the party!
So that's our month of June! Miss Addison turned 3 months! Hard to believe how old she's getting so fast. We just love her so much, enjoying every second with the little princess!
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
