The Adventures of the Halter Family...

Leave the beaten track occasionally and dive into the woods. Every time you do so you will be certain to find something that you have never seen before. Follow it up, explore all around it, and before you know it, you will have something worth thinking about to occupy your mind. All really big discoveries are the results of thought. - Alexander Graham Bell




Monday, January 17, 2011

Dove... the way to my heart.


This was my message the other day! It's like Dove read my blog!
 My favorite chocolates are Dove Chocolates. It was suggested to me that while trying to loose this baby weight to allow myself to have 2 small pieces of chocolate and to savor the moment. So I decided that I would not only savor my sweet tooth but also soothe my soul with the little messages from Dove.

So far the little chocolates are fulfilling my sweet tooth and making my soul happy.

What does it say about us that the little things, like a Dove chocolate message, makes us smile? I know that I am not the only one that loves to pick up these little candies and peel back the foil to reveal a sweet message. Sounds a lot like a fortune cookie too. For me, it can just bring a little hope and encouragement in a day.

And right now I need a little encouragement. I only have three weeks left at home with the little man. That may sound like a lot of time but I know it is going to fly by. And last night as I went to change his diaper it hit me and I burst into tears and exclaimed to Joe "I don't want to leave him" :-( 
Bundled up to go out in the cold!

I knew this day would come. We have found a wonderful daycare and I'm ready to be back doing work. But I wish that I could pack him up everyday and take him with me. It's sad to think that someone else will get his smiles, tears, and moments more than I will. He'll be at daycare almost 12 hours a day between commuting time and work time. I told a friend who had her son 3 weeks before Connor that it is a time to be kind to yourself because it is a transition. I think I need to take my own advice.

People asks who is looks like... his Dad (except my nose)!



So here's to savoring three more weeks of spending time with my little man all day and savoring my moments of encouragement whether they come from Dove or otherwise.
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2 comments:

  1. Sweet Tooth LuluJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Amy,
    Do savor the last full-time mommy moments you have, but DO NOT feel bad that you will have to leave Connor in daycare. Think of it this way: yes, it is less time that you get to be with him, but by you having your career you will be a more well-rounded person, and in the end a better mom for Connor. :) It is tough; I had a very hard time leaving my daughter with a babysitter, but then you'll also get to savor the moments you are together. You can do it :)

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  2. halterjayJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Aww, Amy, I know what you mean. They are so precious and it seems like we get so little time with them while they are little. I do like being a working mom, and I think it makes me look at my time with them differently. I will tell you that when he is bigger, and you come into the room to pick him up from Day Care, the "Mommmmeeeeeeee" as in "Mommy, I am so excited to see you" is totally awesome, and melts away any bad day at work.
    Connor is absolutely gorgeous by the way, and I love the picture of him with Joe.
    Your cousin Jenny (Halter) Tippmann

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