New Routines...

I'm officially back to work! I was treated to doughnuts, hugs, smiles, and a decorated office. It was great to see everyone again. I really missed the residents and was very touched by their welcoming words. I felt like I was home again. If you have ever worked in long term care, you understand the sense of family and community that exists. I didn't realize how much I missed everyone until I was there today. So, yes it is good to be back. I spent most of my morning feeling disoriented, unsure what to do, or where to start. I'm used to doing 10 things at once but I've been a little out of the loop having not been there for 3 months! By the afternoon, I was starting to feel a like more comfortable. I know it will take a few days to fall into my old routine.

Jay-R did wonderful at school today...no tears and he even took a good nap. I think the reassuring last night really helped him. He really seemed to understand this morning that Mommy was coming back for him after work. So, he had a great day and we had a great night. We didn't make it to church tonight. I didn't want to overwhelm him with too much in one day and I am so tired...not used to working 8 hours! So, we spent a night at home. He helped me with dishes and Ashleigh helped with cooking. It was good quality time with my children and things that needed to get done were getting done. Ashleigh is officially done with school as of today so she now looks ahead to working on 4-H projects.

Well, I need to get to bed soon. I'm having to get up around 5 am to get everything done and manage to get to work on time!