Work will never be the same again....

No pictures...just words.

Today was a rough day for me for many reasons. Have you ever been excited to leave work for your holidays only to realize that there is soooo much to do before you can actually leave? So much so you have to go into work on a Saturday to organize things so the person who is filling in for you has it easy. Well, that's me. I have too much to do to leave it until I come back and when I go back to work, the second reason work was a rough one today is because, my girls will no longer be with me (hmm, I think that may have been a run on sentence). Mackenzie and Maddie are moving to my works Victoria location where they will join Jackson and attend Kindergarten. Today was the last day for interruptions while I'm on the phone for kisses and hugs. No more interruptions for kisses and hugs while I'm showing new parents where their children will be going. No more interruptions by staff telling me Mackenzie and Maddie are waiting for hugs and kisses before quiet time. No more "Mom, is it time to go home yet?" No more teachers telling me Mackenzie and Maddie are running the room again...No more Mom or Auntie to kiss the oweies good bye.

No more Mackenzie and Maddie with me at work.

The only thing that is making this transition easy for me is knowing the girls will be with Jackson. When Maddie walks into her new daycare Jackson will be there to show her the ropes. And for Mackenzie...he'll hold her hand when they walk in..telling her just how much fun they will have. Jackson will be the big brother and keep them safe...that I know for sure.

I have been very lucky. Many Mom's, and Dad's too, would love to switch places with me. I am one of the lucky ones who could take their children to work. Because child's play is my work. My kids were always just down the hall from my office. I never had to worry about who was working with them and if they were being cared for. I could see my children anytime I wanted...yep anytime I wanted. How many parents can say that?!!

After a combined 8 years of having my children with me, I will be the one going to work alone. I will be walking through the doors at work without someone to hold my hand...

Work will never be the same again...and that makes me sad :(