Work is for the birds...

     Today was a really really hard day for me. Today was my first day back at work. I missed Brett and Emma terribly. I have left them during the day before to run errands, go to the gym, shop, etc. But in those cases it was always temporary. Going to work today was different in so many ways. I knew I would be doing it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, and the next.

     A part of me misses my students and my classroom so I was eager to get things set up. But as I was sitting in meetings this afternoon I couldn't help but feel like a stranger to that environment. I really felt out of place listening to my principal explain new procedures. Some of the time I was convinced she wasn't talking to me because I couldn't possibly be expected to work like everyone else.

     I know that I was very lucky to stay home with Brett and Emma for 6 months - a lot longer than some could hope for. But I wish time could have stood still this last month. They are soaring developmentally and I can't help but feel sad that we aren't going to be spending our days together, exploring the world.

     Some people thought I would cry on the way to work, and they were wrong. I saved it for the ride home. Luckily I get picture messages from Grandma and Aunt Heather, and that helped a lot today.

     Just 298 days until summer. I can't wait.

100th post!!

     Thanks, everyone for following along! I haven't always been the most diligent poster, but just over a year after "Two Boksen Babies" was established...I am now writing my 100th post! So go pop bottles to celebrate. Similac, Moet ... whatever you're into :)

     I'm just days away from returning to work. It is going to be so tough.  I have been having a great time with my two bestest little friends :) But I know they are going to be in great hands! They will be with their Grandma Susan. Knowing that B&E are being well taken care of will make going back to work a little easier, and I am happy for that! 

     Brett and Emma have been eating a lot of solids! They are up to about 3 full meals a day! They take bottles in between foods but we are using less formula, so that is good! (Have you seen the prices of formula?!!)

     This week we tried a new food...green beans! Let me tell you, it wasn't a hit. It was probably the first food B&E didn't really like. Oh the tragedy... look at these poor kids.

Emma's face makes me laugh!

Brett's face makes me feel a little guilty!

     But I am happy to say, later that night they inhaled green beans mixed with carrots. So it wasn't a total failure. I also should point out that these were Gerber green beans and the texture was unlike anything they are used to. It is a stage 2 food and was not nearly as thin. 

     My freezer stash of baby foods barely has time to freeze before Brett and Emma are devouring all their yummies! But I am getting ahead of myself since I will be back at work next week. It only takes about 30 minutes or so to get a weeks worth of food cooked and pureed, so I know I will be able to keep doing it but procrastinating is my nature! So a little head start won't hurt. Trying new foods is lots of fun!

     And just to prove that I don't spend all day torturing my babies...here are some pictures of them having a good time :)

Brett practicing his sitting like a big boy!

Emma doing yoga like her mommy! (This position is downward dog.)

                            Thanks again everyone for following along for 100 posts!! :)