Last Day with Mommy!

We had a breakthrough!  After a very unruly day, Whitney surprised Aaron and I both and slept from 10:30 pm until 5:10 am!  Yesterday, was one of those days where she would not let me put her down, she cried more than she ever had before, wouldn't take naps, and ate poorly.  I kept thinking to myself, tonight is going to be crazy.  To my surprise, my little lady slept amazingly.  I woke up at 4:30 am and had my "motherly moment", jumping up out of bed and towards her room, wondering if she was alive and breathing.  I thought to myself that I hadn't heard her all night.  I tip toed into Whitney's room, and there she was sleeping so peacefully.  I think my jaw hit the ground.  Then, I picked it up and smiled proudly.  My baby girl is growing up. She slept 6 plus hours.  Success!

The mornings are always my favorite time with Whitney.  She usually greets me with the biggest smile, and today was no exception.  She was in such a great mood.  Knowing that this is my last day of maternity leave, I couldn't have asked for a better day with Whitney.  She took amazing naps and woke up happy each time.  We played and took photos, and smiled at each other.  I did let her snuggle with me during one of her naps.  I know, I needed to put her in her crib, but it was my last day at home, and I wanted some loving.  She ended up sleeping for 2 hours on me.

Tomorrow, I go back to work.  I am definitely anxious, a little excited, but extremely sad to be leaving my baby girl.  Fortunately, I am leaving her with Aaron tomorrow.  That will help.  I really just don't know what to expect. I want Whitney to know that she too can have a career and a family.  I hope that I can make her proud and also find balance in all my responsibilities at work.  I had to dress Whitney up in this hilarious onsie.  She is my official cheering squad.  Our friend Missy McQueen had this made for us.  Too fun!

Whitney is officially 12 weeks old today.  I have cherished every moment with her, and cannot imagine life without her.  I look forward to many amazing memories to come and will be able to reflect on all the wonderful memories we created, during my time away from work.