Traveling Mommy

It was inevitable that I would start traveling again with work. I wasn't anticipating it happening so fast after I came back from Maternity Leave but oh well I can think of worse things! After much thought and honestly a few tears, I decided to stop breastfeeding Emma prior to traveling. I had no desire to pump in airport bathrooms, airplanes, rental cars and in hotel rooms. I forgot how painful the process of weaning can be and it took nearly 2 weeks to do completely.

My first trip was last week and I am on the road 1-2 nights a week over the next 5 weeks. Bobby has been great so far playing Mr Mom. He juggles the kids dinner, bathes and bedtime routines effortlessly so I never have to worry. Plus, Gracie "Our Nanny from Heaven" is wonderful too and she never seems to miss a beat.

Gracie and Bobby know it's difficult for me to be away from the kids. I love how they both send me pictures just to keep me going -- aren't they the best!?!

Bobby sent me this picture on my first night away. The subject line says "WE DID IT!". Both kids were a sleep and Bobby was feeling very proud of himself!



This picture cracks me up -- I guess Emma needed to be held while Bobby was giving Ryan a bath. You gotta do what you gotta do!



Gracie sent me this picture of Emma. . .LOVE!