And on to the next challenge

My maternity leave will be ending here in a few days. I am excited to go back to work because I do love my job and miss my co workers and I know that Quinn will be in excellent hands. Maternity leave has been interesting to me, it was such a mix of emotions and time. I have loved watching Quinn grow and change every day. I have to laugh at the irony that he is now at the stage where he knows us and smiles and coos. This only makes it even harder to leave him in the mornings but everyone did warn me of this! He is just growing so quickly and is a happy baby boy. He literally wakes up every morning and stretches and then gives us a full gummy grin. In a perfect world I would go part time and still have lots of these days but I will continue to work full time and still teach dance. The good news is it has been an amazing leave and the future always holds more if you stay positive.
I was really surprised by my leave how little I could actually accomplish. I had all these books that I was going to read, projects to knit, things around the house to do. None of it got done but I sure did enjoy snuggling Quinn and finding our groove. We were lucky to have lots of help and wonderful guests as well.
I just got back from MN where Quinn got to meet his Aunts and Uncles and cousins. It was an amazing trip from beginning to end. I was very nervous about flying alone with a 2 month old but he did awesome and slept both trips the entire time. My Godmother Trudi also flew into MN to spend time with all of us. We got to see lots of friends and family, the important one was introducing Quinn my his great Grandma Brecke who is 101 years old. The next few weeks also hold some more exciting traveling as well. In between going back to work we are also going to Jamaica. Brendan got the honor of getting Presidents Club for his work, this is an all paid, all inclusive trip that is given to employees in recognition of going above and beyond. Grandma White is coming to take care of Quinn when we do this. We also are making a trip in April to Florida as well to see Grandpa and Grandma Toor. It will help me adjust to getting back to work slowly but surely!

Here are some pictures from this month, enjoy!

In his Moby wrap sleeping

Godmother Trudi and Quinn

sleeping with Grandpa Brecke

snuggles with Gaga B

My Godmother Trudi holding me when I was little

Meeting his Uncles Jay and Ross

Meeting his cousin Maddie

A picture when we all got together Monday

Oh how times have changed!

With my Godmother and his Gaga B

Meeting Uncle Anton for the first time

Cousins

Meeting Eli, Westin and Aunt Kristy

Meeting his Great Grandma Brecke

Off we go to catch our flight

Meeting his Great Aunt Laurie

So BIG!

Meeting his Aunt Jesse

Love,

Brendan, Alyssa and Quinn