My Funny Valentine

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day. Mom came into town to see her Jack and they spent the day snuggled up on the couch just talking/cooing about life. He ate when he wanted, napped in her arms when he wanted, and got the paci when he wanted. They played, they sang, and cuddled the day away. What a wonderful day. What a lucky little baby.

Mom left around 5pm and Justin came home with tulips (because he knows I hate to watch expensive cut flowers die in three days) that I could plant in the yard and watch come back year after year, a funny card, and dinner. He made the most delicious scallops with a white wine reduction sauce, sauteed spinach, all over brown rice and quinoa. I'm telling you, it was absolutely delicious! I pureed strawberries to put on our prosecco. It sweetened the wine and made it pink. It was pretty yummy too. The only casualty was the bag of spinach that Justin sat on the lit candle, melting the bag :)

Then we ate dinner, at the dining room table with Jack sitting on the table in his bunny chair, and had such an enjoyable evening. I love eating at the table and for some reason (mostly laziness) we rarely do. I think we should get in to the habit of eating at the table more and not around the TV. It just helps to set the tone of family time, and how it is something special to be treasured.

Today was my last official day of maternity leave. I didn't cry. I already miss this baby and having the entire day to spend cuddling him, smelling his sweet slobbery neck, counting toes, singing and dancing...I am heartbroken to think that I'm going to miss even one smile or coo. It has been such an amazing time. The best and most precious time of my life to date. Monday will be difficult but I'm going to be a big girl. Justin bought me a photo and video frame to fill with pictures/video of Jack and keep in my office. It was the sweetest and most thoughtful gift! Say a little prayer that Monday goes well. Gotta run, baby boy is stirring.