Off for my business trip

Having to leave for a week wasn't easy. Luckily Ellie was off to spend the night with Gramma right before I left. That made our goodbye a bit easier and more exciting. She had a blast at Gramma's too. She stayed up late and caught her very first firefly!

I knew I could talk with Ellie, so that made it a bit easier to plan for as well. However, saying bye to Max made me feel so sad. I just didn't know how I was going to be apart from my baby at this young age for 5 days. I felt like I needed to take him with me, and nearly did. I carried him out to the car with me and gave him loads of snuggles. David took a few photos of us before I left.

At first Max was pretty solom, echoing my feelings.

Finally, David was able to get him to smile.

I pulled out of the court with a few tears in my eyes as I watched Max and David wave bye. I know my little boy was a bit confused becuase Mommy goes on errands all the time and there has never been a good bye from the driveway!

I can't wait to return little Max!