So, as I imagine is quite apparent to anyone reading this blog, I am absolutely smitten with our baby and love being a mom. There is a down side though: I feel like he is growing up so quickly and I wish I were able to spend more time with him. It was fantastic having the first two weeks after his birth off. I am also very glad that I had March Break to spend another two weeks with him and Jen. My next big break is over the summer, which feels a million years away. (This term is very busy, with SO much to do before the year is over.) I know we are fortunate to live in a country where Jen can take a full year maternity leave and that I have a career that provides so many breaks throughout the year. Still, I wish it were more.
I've really been noticing how responsive The Bean is to Jen these days. He responds to me too, but not in the same way. I have to admit, I'm a little jealous. This certainly isn't the only reason that I wish I could spend more time with him, but it contributes to the feeling that I'm not around as much as I would like to be.
Summer can't come soon enough.
Today we had rainstorms through the morning, so we spent some time lounging around the apartment. It was nice.
That is hard. I am the bio-mom and working parent in our household, but I am so lucky to be able to work from home 2-3 days per week. Here's to summer, Mama!
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