A precious gift

Part of Chris’s Father’s Day gift was a good night’s sleep. Honestly, I think it was his most favorite part of his gift. He went to bed just before midnight (which is normally his bedtime, even before we had a baby) and slept until 7:30. I’ve given him this “gift” three times since Jack’s been born. I take the baby downstairs and handle all late night feedings and diaper changes. It's amazing the difference in him on the days after those nights. I have said time and time again that staying home with Jack has been a lot more work than I expected. Amazingly awesome, but still, it is a lot. I definitely have a new appreciation for Stay at Home Moms and Dads; however, for those who work full-time and then come home every day and do it, too…well, WOW. Hats off to all of you! I am dreading going back to work in July for several reasons. Mostly because I don’t want to leave my baby, but there is a part of me that just wonders how in the heck we are going to do this! I’m exhausted staying home with him as it is and so is Chris. Of course, we aren’t the first parents that have gone through this and we won’t be the last, but still. Anyway, needless to say, Chris was very happy with his night o’ sleep. It’s amazing what a good, solid 8 hours will do for you!