I took these pics yesterday. Whenever I swaddle Lauren after her baths and I get to laugh with her, kiss her, and do our spa routine we started on her very first bath in China, I am reminded of how much my baby is growing. I always think of how small she must have been when she was born and imagine how she was swaddled then. My Lauren is growing up so fast. As much as I have willed it not to, time continues to breeze by!
That being said, My "big girl" Lauren and I had so much fun shopping together today in her favorite store,"Claire's". She really is a good shopper and I, who used to loathe shopping, actually find myself enjoying it now! :)
Well, Tomorrow is the start of my last stint at Mayo. I work the next three days and then say goodbye to a wonderful place and even more wonderful friends. I will miss the camaraderie with my fellow co-workers. Lately, my head has been buried in Endocrinology books in any free time I can find and I am excited as well as nervous to be starting my new position. Lauren made me smile tonight as she came up to me with my shoes as I was reading my book and said, "Momma put your shoes on, we are going for a walk. " hehe...off we went with dog in tow!
She is medicine to my soul I tell you.
3 comments:
Definite medicine for the soul! What a sweetheart looking out for her momma! Enjoy your last day and all the wonderful memories as you walk into the next (incredible) path in your life! If you ever need an endo test dummy, I'm always available! LOL!
Moving on from Mayo will be bittersweet, but I'm really excited for you to venture into this new position.
Lauren is such a sweet, sensitive, adventurous little girl who apparently knows how to keep her mommy balanced and centered!!!!
Your plea for time to slow down is being echoed in my mind these days....Jacob turned 14 last Sunday...he was my tiny, swaddled, premie just yesterday!
I too share your plea with you and the others for time to slow down. It really has gone by fast and it is hard to believe that my maternity leave will be ending and my baby will be going to daycare
:-(
I too never really enjoyed shopping all too much. I really had to be in the mood (my husband too is the same way). Now, we both are anxious and excited to head to the stores with the baby.
As for Mayo, I know how difficult it will be for you to move on and leave such great friends but they are still there and you can always keep in touch. For now, enjoy the excitement of your new position awaiting you and know that you will make more friends there. You are going to do GREAT!!! and they will love you too!!! What's not to love!
Hugs and kisses to your precious daughter Lauren. Always thinking of you and the family and wishing you health and happiness everyday!
With love,
Lisa
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