Stretch Ruthstrong

Ruth, when I was pregnant with you and people asked me if I felt you kick, I'd always say, "No, but I feel her stretch!" My belly would literally stretch left to right and up and down as you made yourself comfortable in the womb. Now that you're here, it's so amazing to see you do the same thing. You will stretch and stretch mostly when you first wake up. Maybe you'll have a little more flexibility than the rest of your family.
This morning Daddy and Sam are at church while you and I have the quiet house to ourselves. I noticed your fingernails were long and decided I would give you a little manicure. Instead I accidentally clipped part of your finger and you bled profusely!! I feel soooooo bad. If you were older you'd be getting ice cream all day long. :)
School starts this week and I had originally planned on taking a few more weeks of maternity leave. I've decided (for financial reasons) to head back tomorrow. I don't "feel" nervous or anxious about it, but I can tell that I am. I'm having a hard time sleeping and my heart will race throughout the day for no apparent reason. Even when my mind tries to convince me I'm okay, my body lets me know otherwise. I can't help but love being home with you and Sam, so it's always tough thinking about heading back to work. The reality is I have the best set-up any mom could ask for. This year I will teach three classes in the morning and be home by noon. I know, I know, I'm very blessed. How many people have a good job, are home by noon, and have weekends, holidays, and summers off? Not many.
I love you Ruth!