This Picture shows what a cheeky boy Ben has become. He is doing so much more than even a couple of weeks ago. Like clapping, climbing stairs(Joy), showing his temper(with pursed lips), dancing (sort of), and even giving (sloppy) kisses. He gets into everything, including the dog water and coconut (a long story), and tries to eat the dog food every chance he gets.
So it’s kind of sad to be back at work. I don’t get to see him learning new things or even get exasperated by his antics. I do enjoy being at work again, but I miss him terribly. Ben misses me too, I think, because when we first get home I’m not allowed to put him down. He will slowly become more comfortable with the “new norm”, and be ok with playing with mega blocks all day. It will just take time.
It’s been easier than I expected, mainly because I have confidence in my dayhome, but I still find myself watching the clock, and racing to get home to spend time with my favorite little boy.
I have never fully understood a mother’s need for her child, and to some extent, I still don’t, I just know that he’s my son, and I love him like nothing I have ever known. MY Monster.
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It’s adjustment time all right. Benny is a wonderful, active and curious little boy. Looking forward so much to seeing him and his antics.