MeMary

A year ago today, I did something I wasn't really ready for. 

I became a working-outside-the-home mom. 

I remember when I announced our adoption at work. I was a little nervous and a little fearful. What happened if I did want to stay at home? What would it be like to never eat again and to be homeless with a newborn? Kidding, kind of. . . 

I truly do love my job and working. I work for a great company and most days are great days. If I focused on the bad days, I wouldn’t grow and I wouldn’t enjoy my job. I remember leaving my safe-haven aka the banking world and venturing out to this side of the world. I’m glad God opened the door and kinda kicked me to take this opportunity. I’m grateful to work here and to work among these great men and women.

I remember the last week of my maternity leave. I remember trying to plan for the weeks ahead and thinking of every possible scenario that could happen. Then Friday came, then Saturday, Sunday and then Monday night. On Monday night I remember holding Baby M just a little tighter, just a little longer. I remember not going straight to sleep, but instead fumbling through the channels. As I made my way to bed, I remember stopping at her door and silently listening and wondering.

The next day I was up way earlier than normal, prepping and preparing for my first official day back. I remember pulling up at MeMary’s house and dropping off Baby M. I remember saying bye and getting in my car. I remember crying as I backed out of the driveway and wondering if I had made the right decision. As the days passed, it was easier to let go, little by little.

Trust me, I get that our situation is different. Not everyone has a MeMary, or a giving mother in law like I do.  If you do, count your blessings!

Today, I’m sharing some MeMary stories:

Our MeMary likes to laugh

Baby M and MeMary actually laugh at nothing. MeMary can start this loud laugh and Baby M will start giggling uncontrollably.

Mid-tantrum Vogue pose 

Our MeMary likes to dance

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve pulled into the garage and heard our surround sound blaring. I walk in the door and find Baby M busting a move and MeMary watching nearby clapping for an encore performance.

Our MeMary lives outdoors

Of course Baby M is an outdoors fan. She cries when we try to bring her inside. She actually would prefer to sleep, eat and party outside, but the friendly mosquitos love her baby lotion, so we have to limit the outdoor parties.

who needs a shirt? 

Our MeMary breaks the rules

I lost count at how many times Baby M has had a chocolate mustache before dinner or the moments Baby M stalks our drinks in hopes of the occasional Dr.Pepper swig.

Every day when I leave to head into work, I know she’s in the greatest of greatest hands.

To our dear MeMary,

  May you always know how grateful we are for everything you do for us. We truly enjoy our time with you and always hope you know just how much we love you.  

Love,

Your fan club

Aka Baby M, Blue, Boomer, Cody & Mercedes