Worst birthday ever

Today was mommy's first day back at work. I took 2 weeks vacation before my intended return (July 22) so that was nice, but it just so happened that my start date fell on my birthday. I am thankful that I had a year to spend with the both of you, but I'm going to miss you guys so much! It'll kill me when I come home late from work and both of you are sleeping…

I took lots of pictures in the morning, but my memory card in my camera got corrupt so I lost all the files :-( 

I was so bummed because I still look back at the pictures I took of Aidan's first day at daycare. I will try taking pictures tomorrow.

I was a crying mess when daddy took you and Aidan to daycare this morning. It's so HARD!

Work was… well, work. It looks like I'll be super busy the next 2 weeks because there's so many new systems in place. Plus, the girl who took over my mat leave is really behind in all the design work. I'm so frustrated because I really wanted to leave right at 5pm today, but she kept talking and talking and talking. All I wanted to do was run out and come home to see you guys.

Even though I was bummed about going back to work on my birthday, my colleagues surprised
me with a sweet message in my office wall. They also threw a little party for me with cupcakes.

I also got a free birthday drink at Starbucks. That was a good pick-me-up.

When I got home (at 7pm) you were already pretty tired so I had to put you to bed. I didn't even get to play with you :'-(

Daddy had already bathed you and Aidan, fed you guys and folded laundry. He's such a great dad! I cooked for daddy and I after I put you to bed and then I put Aidan to sleep. After I put Aidan down I made dinner preparations for tomorrow night. By the time I was done with everything I was exhausted. My body aches everywhere and I'm ready to crash… How do other moms do this?!

This was a mini report from daycare. I called them around 11am to check up on you and they said
you were amazing. You played well, ate well. They said you cried a bit when you got sleepy, but
they said you were great.