Finding my groove.

Most of the time, I am bummed when the evening comes that I have to return to work.  But here lately, I have decided it is not all bad being a working mom.  Of course, I would still choose to stay home if given the affordable option!  The interaction with adults and the satisfaction of knowing my patients appreciate my care is a nice change from my mom duties. 
I hate missing time with my kids and of course sometimes fret that whoever is with them isn't doing it "my way."  Thankfully, we have found a great nanny and she is keeping my babies safe and happy.  And Blake does a terrific job taking over being Mommy and Daddy the evenings I am at work or sleeping.  Sunday he managed to get both kids to take a nap at the same time, gave Caleb a haircut, and got the house cleaned up for our Super Bowl get together.
Lauren, our nanny, is keeping me a sane working mama by helping with the kids' laundry, keeping my kitchen clean, and of course feeding/entertaining/playing with and loving my kids.  Sometimes I wonder how she can get it all done. There are days I barely eat or go to the bathroom myself!  Caleb is quite the mama's boy and prefers that I do everything with him instead of the sitter.  But today, he was really bummed to see her go.  He gave her a big hug.  After she left he kept asking when she was going to come back.  That makes me feel good.  It took a little bit of searching, but we have found a nanny that works for our family!  Unfortunately, she graduates in June and is hoping to find an elementary teaching job for the fall.  I have already told her if she has no luck and ends up subbing we would love to keep her. But for now, we have fallen into a groove with mommy back at work.