The May Family Blog Spot: My first week back

Well, last week was my first week back to work. Some of it was painful, some of it wasn't. Monday was my first day and leaving Hayley was hard, but not too bad since she was home with Dave all day. My mom also came over and helped out for about 5 hours. So I was sure she was in good hands. I think I only called 3 times. Dave was very good about filling me in on every detail from what she was wearing to every time she ate and slept. Actually being in the office wasn't too bad either. It was nice to see Jessie and everyone else and I am glad to be back at TopCoder. I do really like my job there and with this economy, I am very lucky to still have it.

Tuesday on the other hand was terrible! I dropped her off at daycare and went in to the office. I called to check on her to find out that she cried (hysterically with tears) for about an hour. I was a mess! I honestly wanted to just up and leave work right then and there and never go back. But I didn't, and she ended up having a decent afternoon. Dave got out early and picked her up and it was nice to have them both home when I got home. Then we all went and voted together. On a side note, Dave in his 40 years of being on this world had never voted before Tuesday. He was very excited and we got to the school and there was no one there. We were the only 2 there to vote, no line, easy in and out. Poor Dave was so excited for this moment and it ended up being totally anti-climactic and certainly didn't live up to his expectations of tons of people, long lines, etc. I felt bad for him, though I was relieved to have no line. Hayley also got to vote her first time. I'm sure she'll remember.

On Wednesday, I was so nervous to drop her off again, but she had a great night sleeping the night before and slept until right before we had to leave, so I anticipated a better day. It was. No crying. She played and ate and slept great and I felt so much better about leaving her. I still hate it and want so badly to be home with her, but it's only for 3 days, so I just have to suck it up. Oh, and I am thrilled to see Obama elected, but even more thrilled to no longer have those stupid ads on TV! No more Chris Shays, Jim Himes, Joe Courtney...ahhhh...

Thursday I worked from home which was a struggle with her, but not too bad, and Friday I was off, so we both made it through the week with only the one hiccup on Tuesday. Fortunately, I am home for 4 days with her again, and we're back to our old lives, me and Hayley, our little team, so unfortunately, this Monday will be just as hard. Someday I'll get used to it - in like a year!

Here are some pictures of Hayley this week:

She was playing so hard that she fell asleep!

Enjoying her swing! She used to sleep in there - not so much anymore.