Happy Valentine's Day!!

So I have spent the last week thinking about the last 2 months of my life.

• Prior to Mia being born, laundry was done once a week at the local laundrymat. Josh and I could save everything and do it all at once while we had dinner and a drink at the grille next door. Now, doing 3 loads of laundry a day is completely normal for me. I have logged in approximately 500+ trips and and down to the basement.


• Prior to Mia being born, dishes were done when we felt like it. We don't have a dishwasher, so it always seemed like such a chore. We would much rather order out and throw out the paper plates than fill the sink with dishes. Now, I clean bottles multiple times a day, eat lunch at home every single day (using real dishes) and somehow manage to get them done within 24 hours of them being used.


• Prior to Mia being born, I was never content to sit at home on a weekend night. Now Josh and I not only stay home, but we are in bed early. Just like it was a Tuesday night.


• Prior to Mia being born, someone smiling at me wasn't a big deal, little noises annoyed me and the only toys in the house belonged to Docket. Now, my heart melts when Mia smiles, her noises let me know how she is feeling and the toys scattered about remind me how much fun it is to play with even a 2 month old.

Tuesday is my first day back at work. I am ready to go back and have adult conversations on a daily basis, but I am really going to miss my days home with Mia. We have had a good time - and I really do love our schedule we have developed. I know that every working parent goes through these feelings, but it is truly one of those experiences that when it happens to you, you think it is the biggest deal. I know that being at work all day will only make our time together at night more special.

Tomorrow Mia goes back to Dr. Gonzalez for 2 more vaccinations. Saturday she will be going to Upton to spend her first night away from home with Nina and Papi. I know she will have a lot of fun - and I know that Nina and Papi are really looking forward to spending time with Mia.

For all those that read - Happy Valentine's Day - and more to come next week.