There’s not much I like about spending 40 hours a week away from my children. I work full-time and let me tell ya – when 4:00 rolls around I start getting antsy! By that time I am SO ready to see my kiddos.
Although it sucks to say goodbye in the mornings there is something about working that makes the reunion that much sweeter. Let me tell you what happens when Landon sees me for the first time at daycare. As soon as he spots me come around the door he jumps up, screams mama and lunges into my arms. Brigham’s enthusiam couldn’t be cuter. He shrieks at the top of his lungs, drops whatever he has in his hands and immediately comes running.
It feels so good. So very good to be appreciated like that after a long day. When we get home we snuggle closer, hug tighter and laugh harder. And yes, we dance to the Fresh Beat Band. The funny thing is I’m not sure those 5:00 memories would be made if I weren’t gone all day. It makes me appreciate them that much more.
Sweet post-work snuggles and smiles.
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Very Loving Photos.
They need you, Mama!
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This makes me want a job. For real.
When I was a working mama, it made the time at home so much sweeter and higher valued.
I know there’s pros and cons to both “jobs” (working/staying home), but this is definitely a pro for working.
And I love how excited they get to see you! That has to make any bad in your day suddenly good again.
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Aw, such gorgeous boys!
What a great post; what a great way to appreciate what you have, and look for the better side of things. BTW, love your photos, too!
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Plus besides, you probably remember how to communicate in grown-up. Also, you probably have more than yoga pants and t-shirts in your wardrobe.
Ha! You would be surprised Brandee. Sometimes when I am talking at work I forget what word I’m supposed to use in a sentence
Gotta love those welcome home snuggles!
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Coming home is always such a great feeling!
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I work full time too with my son in daycare. You’re so right about the greeting you get when you pick them up; it’s the best. Unless you’re picking up my son who takes one look at me, remembers that I left him there all day an bursts into tears while running towards me. Silly boy. The resulting cuddle is worth it though!
Those 5:00 moments have got to be the best of the day.
I also work outside of the home, but my kids are getting to the age where they stay immersed in what they’re doing when I walk in. My four year old still comes running with a hug, though, which I appreciate. 
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Love your post Molly! As a mother we all feel the same way, as much as possible we would like to be with our kids every minute.. But what can we do? We have to work for them too!
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