Leaving Maddie for the first time, but exploring the world with her more, too!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

This week has been really full! On Saturday, Phil and I embarked on our first journey outside of the house without Maddie.  We went to a wedding and left Maddie in the capable hands of Phil’s dad.  Boy, was it hard to leave the house! I was a basket case. I kept repeating myself, concerned that I had forgotten to tell Phil’s dad something about how to heat up bottles or where the diapers are stored. But, finally, I took that step out the door and Phil and I drove to the wedding.  I couldn’t stop thinking about Mads for the entire car ride I kept talking about her and then, upon thinking about her sweet little face snoozing away in her crib when we left, burst into tears saying, “I didn’t get to say goodbye.” 

The night was a lot of fun. Phil’s dad kept sending us pictures of little Maddie. My understanding is that she was a handful and cried for a significant portion of the night.  We got home at around 10-ish and I wrapped her in my arms and didn’t want to let go.  It was definitely an experience.  Now  I never want to leave her again!

Sunday, we went back to church for the first time since having Maddie.  It was wonderful being able to worship with the community of believers and the new worship center looks great, too! We enjoyed a peaceful time until the last 5 minutes when Maddie started to get upset (she had a wet diaper). So, all in all, she did great! I am looking forward to next Sunday!

Phil stayed home from work on Monday and we got a lot of stuff done that we had been putting off for a while (ex: oil change). It was so nice to have the extra day as a family.  We had a lot of fun playing together. 

Finally, on Tuesday, I went back to my old office and visited my work friends.  It was bittersweet seeing everyone.  I had such a great time catching up and everyone really loved meeting Maddie, but it made me sad to be back there and have a reminder, again, of what I am leaving behind.  It is also hard for me to think that in only a short few months, the office will be gone and closed and I won’t be quite as easy for me to see everyone whenever I want.  I’ll need to make more of an effort to keep in touch. 

It’s been getting colder outside, which means that Maddie and I have been skipping out daily walks.  I miss them already! It is supposed to be in the mid-60’s today, though, so I think I will bundle her up for possibly the last walk of the year.  Hopefully we’ll get a couple more nice days, but I’m not holding my breath. 

Maddie and I hanging out at my old office. 

This weekend, we will be taking some professional pictures with Maddie.  I am hoping we can go outside, but it’s looking like it might rain.  :( We’ll see what happens.  I hope she is in one of her good moods that day, too. 

Weight-loss-wise: I am down another pound! Only a couple more to go. I am so thrilled and really enjoying having my time to workout in the mornings when Maddie is napping away.  Maybe next year I will attempt a half marathon again.