I return to work on Monday and although I know I will be teary eyed for a few days (or weeks) going into work, I know that I am ready and everything will be ok. Shaye and I are now having much more fun together. She smiles so much and is discovering her toys and just loves making fun little noises to chat with us. We are able to take her out and about now, including her first visit to the mall and a restaurant. She is very well behaved for the most part and I've been able to meet up with a couple friends for lunches and go on walks daily. Lisa and Landon have been fun walking buddies around the Woodbridge Lake once a week. My mom and Joyce have been really helpful in watching Shaye on days that I need to run out and take care of errands or doctor's appointments, etc. We now have the house decorated and are gearing up for the holidays. Shaye is especially excited to see her favorite Auntie Kara and Uncle Matt as well as meet her Great Uncle Jeff and Aunt Lourdes and the whole Wharton clan on Christmas day.
