Yesterday was my first day back at work (full-time) and Coopie's first day at daycare. It was tough for Matt and I to drop him off - most difficult to walk out the door and to leave him there. But after we did, we went to work and went about our business. We thought about him and had no idea how he'd do. It was nice to focus on work and get back in touch with that part of myself.
I went to pick him up and he was sleeping in his little Pack 'n Play. Sounds like he slept most of the day but took to the bottle which we were worried about (he hasn't been too good at that at home). It was great to see him. We spent some quality time with him that evening and he seemed in such a good mood: smiling, cooing (Ezra!), and not crying like his usually evening witchiness. Maybe he was happy to see us?! We like to think so.
Another breakthrough is that he's been sleeping in his crib at night. It's great to have our bed back! It's more work to get him back to sleep after he wakes up at night, but totally worth it. Who knew he'd go from our bed right to the crib, skipping the nice co-sleeper that Adam and Tanis passed down to us (thanks!). Good thing we didn't go out and buy one. I am still looking forward to sleeping more than 2-3 hours...someday. There have been a few amazing nights of 4-6 hours so I guess I can't complain. I'm still amazed at what the body gets used to.
Anyway, here are some photos from when my dad and Dana came to visit. It's soooo tough to get a good photo with him since he doesn't sit still!
Click HERE for more photos of Coopie in this "photo shoot."
Hello Baby Cooper & Mom & Dad,
ReplyDeleteThe new pic brought a smile to my face this early morning. Meredith, I ran a day care center for 4 yrs. (took my daughter to 'work' with me)and well remember hugging crying moms as they returned to work. When the kids are older (2/3), then EVERYONE would cry. But the kids would get busy playing after a few minutes and then the mom would call from work STILL tearful & upset, only to find out that the kid was buy playing. IT is NOT easy for mom/dad.
I'm glad to hear wee Cooper is sleeping in his own crib - very important for all of you, especially now you've returned to work. Keep writing - I do read, but this is the 1st time I've commented. xoxoxo jackie