First week back at work.

After a long drive home last Monday from Alan's I pretty much took Monday night and Tuesday to recover and so did Kennedy. She slept most of the day on Tuesday and when I was not catching up on the laundry I was resting myself. Wednesday it was back to work. I have been dreading this day for a while, but all good things must come to an end. Luckily Tom is home in the mornings and was able to help me get ready and I didn't have to be the one to take Kennedy to the babysitter. I got out the door a little late and only with a few tears but I made it to my meeting on time. The day was pretty slow, just a couple meetings and then just practice at the high school but it seemed to take forever before I could get home to my baby! I missed her soooo much and was so glad to finally be home with her at the end of the day. I guess working makes me cherish the time I get to spend with her even more.

I decided not to go back to work full time for my first week because I did not want to stress myself out too much and I am glad I did it that way. It turns out that I came back right before spring break so I really don't have much to do. I didn't go to the clinic on Thursday because I will start there next week and all I had was a soccer scrimmage Thursday night. Friday was the start of spring break and again, no clinic so I didn't have to go to work at all. Next week will also be a nice mild week to help me transition. Monday all I have is a baseball game at night, then clinic Tuesday morning, off Wed, clinic Thursday and off Friday. I may have to start some computer training next week to fill in some time but I would have to say that this is not a bad start. I could have been a whole lot worse.

For now, I am just going to enjoy the weekend at home with Tom and Kennedy.

Hanging out at Grandma's

Sunday before we had to go home, Mom decided to have whoever could make it up over for brunch. Mom and I cooked breakfast while everyone slept in and then we had company over. Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy came out as well as Aunt Donna, Lyndsey and Grandma Kaufman. Aunt Donna and Uncle Jewel, Sara and her boyfriend, Aunt Marcy and Uncle Dean and Uncle Ken also came. It was really nice to get everyone together again. We don't get to see our family that much so we have a lot of fun when we get together even if it's only for a little bit. My camera battery died before everyone got there and again, I can't get Alan's pictures to load on my camera so I will try to get them put up sometime soon.

Playing with Grandpa

Snuggling with Aunt Kendra

Lovin on Grandma

Cuddle time!

Hmmmm....

Kendra's Shower...

Kendra had a really good turn out for her shower and was able to meet a lot of our family. I think she was a little overwhelmed by all of the people because she is a little shy, but she did really well. We played some games that were really fun and had some yummy dessert. Everyone also took turns holding Kennedy, so as usual, I really didn't get to hold her at all. I think I did a really good job of sharing this weekend.

Four Generations of Strong, Beautiful Women!

Uncle Dean and Dad came over after the shower was wrapping up to hang out.

Sleeping with Aunt Donna

Kendra opening up all her presents.

Meeting Great Grandma Kaufman

Last Saturday we got up and got ready for Kendra's shower. We wanted to get over to Grandma Kaufman's early so that she could see her and play with her before we went over to the shower. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to get out the door when I wanted to but we made it over there around 11:30. Of course, Grandma was so excited to see her and she just loved her like crazy. I took pictures of her with her Great Grandma with my video camera instead of the regular camera and don't know how to get them on the computer yet, but I will. I tried loading Alan's pictures on my computer, but the CD he gave me is not working. There are a couple but I will put more up later. We spent a little while over at Grandma's and had lunch then headed over to the shower to meet the rest of her family.


Joey got a little Kennedy lovin before we left for the shower. It's funny seeing a baby I used to take care of holding my baby! He's so cute!

Uncle Alan and Cate playing before they got ready to go.

Aunt Marcy, the baby lover, stealing some baby time before the shower.

Kennedy with both her Great-Grandma's. She is so loved!