The end of maternity leave :(

Sadly, my 12 week maternity leave/FMLA ended this week and I had to go back to work. I was very sad to leave the boys, but very blessed that I only have to work 3 days a week now (Mon, Wed, and Thurs) and that I am close enough that I can come home to see the boys each day at lunch :) I am also very thankful that my mom was able to come up this week to keep the boys while I was at work. Thanks, Nana!!

We have hired a nanny to come to the house to care for the boys while I am at work, starting on Monday. Her name is Caroline. She is about 60 years old and is recently retired. She loves babies and the boys both seem to really like her! She has been to the house several times to see the boys and get acquainted with how we do things. We are hopeful that she will be a great long term caregiver for our boys!

As sad as I am to be back at work, I am thankful that the boys get to stay in their own environment. I feel comforted that they are asleep in their own crib each morning when I leave!