I realize that I have yet to write about our vacation last weekened, but I haven't had the chance to download any pictures. Sorry. I will come back to that.
But this morning left me feeling heart-broken and a bit flattered. And yes, I already know that combination seems strange...but it's true. It's simply how I felt after leaving Rylie at her babysitter's house. I followed my normal routine of covering her with lots of hugs and kisses and plopped her down in the middle of the living room. She's usually content with playing with her friends. But this morning was different. And as I stared back at her through the glass door, her eyes began to fill with tears and she dropped her little head and cried.
It. Was. Awful!
As I continued my walk to the car, my heart hurt and I felt unfaithful. I wanted to run right back in there, pick her up, and tell her that I would never leave her again. But I couldn't because, unfortunately, that wouldn't have been the truth. And I knew that the second Mrs. Caretaker (my pretend name for our babysitter. you know, for the sake of privacy again.) picked her up to console her, she would be just fine! And I found comfort in Darius Rucker's words, "It won't be like this for long. One day soon you'll drop her off and she won't even know you're gone. This phase is gonna fly by if you can just hold on. It won't be like this for long." But although it was heart-breaking, I have to admit that it was a little flattering as well. My baby wanted me!!
But Rylie, please don't cry for me tomorrow because mommy can't handle it. While I'm at work, I miss you more than you know!
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