*Before I get into this post, I just have to say that I am currently BLOGGING from 10,000 feet courtesy of Delta Airlines. LOVE WI-FI on flights! It’s about time they started doing this.
This morning sort of sucked. I woke up, showered, finished packing for my business trip and then went up and got the Bug out of bed. My sweet little man was sitting up, just waiting for me (or dad) to come in and sing his good morning son. I picked him up and felt it….that surge of sadness that I knew I couldn’t avoid. I don’t want to leave him.
It’s for three days. Three days of planning and strategizing with the fabulous girls of Grand Avenue PR. Three much needed days in a place that is much warmer than snowy NC. Love me some Los Angeles.
But I didn’t want to leave him. It didn’t help that yesterday he was all out of sorts with an 102 degree temperature, runny nose and glassy eyes. Yesterday I was sure we were headed to the pediatricians office, but this morning he was his normal, cheerful (albeit slightly warmer than normal) self. So we drove to the airport (with dad as chauffer so I could squeeze in extra playtime with the Bug in the back.) I stole 100 extra kisses and didn’t even mind the snoozly nose. And then, I got out of the car and left it all in dad’s capable hands. I love you baby, mommy will see you in just a few days!
I love the occasional business trip. But post-baby I like them just a smidge less. I get all excited planning the trip and then the day of….BOOM, MOM GUILT! I just don’t want to miss anything. The Bug is talking more every day and learning new things. Saturday he whined for me to give him the plastic measuring cup off the counter and then promptly walked over to the couch and pointed up. Ok, up on the couch he went WITH the measuring cup. He didn’t want to sit, he wanted to stand up against the back pillow. He stood against the back of the couch and promptly put the measuring cup against the potted plant….an action he had JUST seen his dad do the day before. I about died. My little man….just over one years old…wanted to water the plants. Totally amazing.
So that’s what I’m afraid of. What will I miss? Will he miss me? Does he need me? Does he wonder where I am?
I know it’ll go by fast. I’ll have two full days of strategery and then back home to NC to implement my plans and more importantly, for a fun weekend with my hubby and the bug.
I'm just now noticing your tweet that mentions you were in ATL. You better have only had a layover of like 10 minutes, or we're gonna have words! 😉