The first day Asher went to Renae's he was about 8 months old. I had only met Renae once, and although I desperately needed some daytime back-up so that I could work and have "mommy time", I was not ready to surrender my baby to another adult. I remember dropping him off, walking back to the car with a pit in my stomach, and sobbing the whole way to Starbucks. I grabbed a coffee and then didn't know what to do with myself. I had work to do, but I was too distraught to focus. So I drove to a park and sat on a bench. I called Karen and just cried. I watched other kids play, desperately missing my child.
Today is Sullivan's first day at Renae's. Two years later, Renae is a member of my family. A trusted and beloved friend, and an incredible caregiver to my children. I can honestly say that other than selfishly wishing my co-worker (Sully) was laying on me, keeping me warm, and throwing goofy smiles my way, I am completely okay with where he is and where I am. I feel refreshed and productive, and love that my two boys are together having a fun adventure.
Renae, thank you for being amazing and for being my person and my children's person. I don't know what we would do without you. I will be eternally grateful that my traditional Starbucks visit after dropping a child off with you for the first time was tear-free today. I love you!
Very excited to go see Nae.
Mama bear and her cub.
Protective big brother keeping an eye on Sully.
Such a big day for a tiny guy.
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