Domestic Bliss

My hubby has been home for a couple of days now, he's taking Paternity Leave to be home with our son for a couple of months. I go back to work on Tuesday. As that day draws nearer, I find myself daydreaming about living in the 50's, when we could've afforded for me to stay home.

Let me be clear. I absolutely feel that women and men are equals, and that domestic responsibility lies with both partners. I just wish I didn't have to leave my son for so many hours of the day. I guess, if I could still work/earn money AND be with him, I'd be happy. I dread missing out on the coo-fests, and squirm-a-thons that happen during the day. I know he's going to be fine, and it's a great opportunity for the boys to bond. I just feel like I'm going to be missing out.

I really have enjoyed being home though. I've done a fair bit of creative cooking, and I've been able to maintain our home's cleanliness, instead of scrambling to do it on Saturdays. The past few days of all being home together, going to the park, playing on the floor have been wonderful. I'm going to have to remember how great this is when I'm back at work, and make sure our evenings and weekends are full of cuddles.