The end of a (very short in the grand scheme of things) era

I had grand plans for today.  You see, today is my last day as a stay at home mom.  We were going to go to the zoo! With friends! And have a picnic!  Then the friend cancelled due to sick children and the forecast called for rain.  Instead, we stayed home.  Noah and myself.  All alone.  And it was glorious.

My heart hurts a little today.  I'm going to miss this amazing, independent, spirited little boy every minute that I am away from him.  But I know that missing him will only make the time we do have together that much more special.  For I have plans, oh yes, grand plans .  We'll be building forts, having picnics for dinner at the park, dancing in the gazebo at a kids' concert, taking daily post-dinner tricycle rides and creating general merriment all around us.  Life as we know it may be changing but that doesn't mean it has to stop.  

Noah, I want you to know that your daddy and I made this decision because we know it will help provide you with the best life possible.  I have loved (almost) every minute of being home with you these past (almost) two years and wouldn't trade it for the world.  This is our next chapter, as a family, and we are going to rock it.  YOU are going to rock it.  I will miss you so very much, little man, but at 5:30 pm, everyday, I will be there to pick you up from daycare.  And until you get embarrassed by it, I will scoop you up and snuggle you.  I am first and foremost your mommy and I will never forget that.  

Ok.  Now I'm ready to go kick some corporate ass.  In a pencil skirt and heels.