Maternity Leave

This is my last week of maternity leave. I head back to work on Monday, and I already know I am going to miss seeing baby boy all day. Even though I admit there were times that I wanted nothing more than to get out of the house by myself, I don't regret taking off three months to bond with my son. I encourage every new mom who has the ability to be off for that long to go for it! These moments with the little one begin a world of memories that you will never forget. Today, TJ and I went out shopping. The weather was warm and the stores were empty. We spent most of the time just walking around, enjoying each other's company. I talked to him the whole time, and he watched me like he was listening intently. I felt like I was the most important person in the world to him. It was probably the first time I REALLY felt like his Mom (as opposed to just the random adult that keeps him fed and dry). This feeling has had me smiling all day! I can't wait until he feels the same kind of elation when he has a child.