Blessing (April 8)

Easter
My Abigail
My testimony: middle name Joy - mom taught me more about being a mom than school and work - my mom has many Christ like qualities, including the way she loves children
grateful for support of family and friends
gratitude to Christ for atonement that allows us to be happy, makes life worth it

Back to Work (add snuggling in bed that morning)

Dear Magibail,

Magibail, that is what I call you now that I can't decide whether to call you Maggie or Abigail. Today was my first day back at work. I knew my maternity leave would come to an end, but I didn't really want to believe it. I spent most of the day watching pictures of you and your brother and thinking about how much better it is to spend my days with the two of you than at work. It made me so sad last night thinking about how someone else would see your smiles and hear your coos and not me. And I hate the thought that someone else might witness one of your firsts, like rolling over.  I was so happy to leave work and pick you up. I couldn't believe how nice it was to hear even your cry after missing you all day. Your daddy and I are working on a plan so that I can spend lots more time with you and lots less time at work. I love you my little Magibail and I want to spend all the time I can with you. Especially because I know how fast you will grow.

I love you baby girl.

Love,
Mom