Adoption Journey: Coming to an end

I have four days left of maternity leave. I cannot believe this 10 weeks staying at home with Hunter is coming to an end. When I think about the last 10 weeks I feel that my time with Hunter flew by so incredibly fast but I feel like i haven't been at work in a looooong time. I am not ready to return to work, but at least I feel that I finally had a break. I worked two years non stop, only taking time off when I was sick, to save up my leave. It was so worth it and I have a new appreciation for time. As I was planning my leave, I thought of all these things around the house I wanted to get done like clean and organize some closets and things. And of course I got none of that done. I was not counting on a baby who only cat-napped during the day. I have, however, improved on my time management skills and can clean house faster than ever. I have also found a new fondness for daytime TV and Target. Even though I didn't get all the home projects done that I wanted to, I know I accomplished the most important thing--- spending quality time with my son and taking care of this precious boy. And yes, I loved every minute of it. As I end my leave, I am sad that I won't be spending so much time with Hunter, but I still have a hope that my dream of being a stay at home mom will come true someday. It has been fun to pretend to be one though. I feel like it is this elite club that I have always wanted membership and I was granted a temporary pass. It was just enough time to get me wanting more.

Last weekend my family hosted a welcome Hunter party at my parents house. I invited some of my high school friends who live in the area. I was so excited to see that some of them came and brought their families. It was so much fun to see everyone. We also decided that 12 years is far too long between get togethers so we will be getting together A LOT more often.