begin the countdown....

(from 5/26/10)
yes. as much as i'd like to ignore it and think that there's no change in the future, change is a comin'. this is my last week of maternity leave and tuesday will be my first day back to the grind.

while i can't quite believe i am not going to be hanging out with graham for a good portion of the day, i am mentally preparing for the transition. it is going to be tough to drop off graham for the first time, but this time around, greta will be there to show him a familiar face during the day and i know the routine and loving people at daycare.

i am excited about the job i'm going back to, so that's a huge help as well. i'm going to be working with a group at deloitte called the center for the edge. it is co-chaired by john hagel and john seely brown (both have their own wikipedia page among other things). it is a pretty exciting time to be around as they just released their latest book the power of pull in april and it has been getting great press and reviews. should be an interesting test for my mommy brain to work with such brilliant people.

of course it is heading for the coldest spring on the record books and it is raining this week. fitting, i suppose, but i was kinda hoping for a beautiful may and more chances to get outside with little g, but overall i can't complain.

as i look back, i can't believe almost 6 months have passed since our december surprise. as always happens, it feels at once years ago and just yesterday. it has been amazing once again to watch how quickly a newborn grows and develops. this time around it was especially stark since graham started at a mere 3 and a half pounds and is now over 13 pounds. i am cherishing this phase and am amazed at how hopeful i am for the possibilities in his future. it also leads me to reflect on greta and how far she has come in 3 years and the wonderful (and strong) personality she is growing into.