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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Leaving My Punkin for a Bit

So tomorrow I need to put on my big girl mommy pants and get on a plane and leave my baby girl for two days.  I have to go to a conference and while I will only be gone less than 72 hours, I am FREAKING out!  Everything is in place. My sister and brother-in-law will be watching her and I know she'll be totally fine and have a great time.  I know it will be an adventure to sleep over at Auntie Kate's.  But I won't be the one tucking her in and singing her to sleep or getting her up in the morning and ready for the day.  I'm not worried about her.  I'm worried about me but I will get through it.  It's a short trip so that's a blessing.  It's a conference I'm excited to be attending, and I will be able to eat my dinner without cutting up someones else's food.  But man, how I will miss my Gracie.  My lovely sister was kind enough to read my two pages of instructions on everything from how to handle her hair and skin care to what arm she prefers to held in for her night time bottle.  Kate could take care of her with her eyes closed but it makes me feel better to write it all down.  Tonight I was telling Grace that Mommy was going away on a work trip and would be gone three sleeps.  I told her who would get her up and who would put her to sleep etc.  I said is that OK and she grinned and said Yup.  Now, she probably had no idea what I said but it made me laugh.  We'll be fine.  Honestly, it will probably be good for both of us. So, wish me luck!