It is terribly unfair that I have to go back to work in eleven days when we've just gotten to know each other. I can finally tell when you are tired, pissed off, or need a change of scenery. I know what things might keep you occupied for just 10 more minutes while I make Harlie her lunch, how to coax you into letting your stubborn eye lids give into sleep, where to tickle to get the biggest smiles and what songs will distract you while "we" do your exercises.
Daddy gets to take over soon and while I wish I could be home too, I'm so happy he gets to have this time with you. I know it won't be easy, life has been pretty hectic these days....but just like all big changes, when journeyed through together, the bond grows stronger. You are going to love being home with him. He's way more fun than I am. And he loves you something fierce.
Wish me luck Butter Cup. I miss you already.
Mama
Oh, so now my eyes are welling up and I did the "ugly face" that leads to the "ugly cry". Such sweets words from a mama to her daughter.
ReplyDeleteReal life huh? What are you going to do. This was beautifully written, and I loved your best wishes for her and Scott's bonding time. True, Dads are so fun. You are lucky for that transition. I tell Everleigh that if her papa was single she would live in pjs and never get bathed, but her smiles for him are enormous. :) I can't believe how quickly the time passes where yi and I were just giving birth and now passing the reins onto others in letting them help bring up our itty bitty baby girls. On one hand I'm so proud of her that she can rely and trust in others, on the other hand... Yeah... So hard. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteYup, this got me all weepy too. Gahhh!
ReplyDelete"I know it won't be easy, life has been pretty hectic these days....but just like all big changes, when journeyed through together, the bond grows stronger." So beautifully written, and a truth you know too well. My heart goes out to you, friend. xoxo