I could stay home and never go out because so many things terrify me. I could keep my daughters constantly at my side. I could say no to opportunities for travel and growth because I am too afraid to leave my daughters for what seems like an eternity. I could let fear get the best of me every time, but I don’t. Instead I am very picky about what I say yes to if it is going to take me away from my family and if I say yes, I know I’m leaving my daughters in the safest care possible.
I write this post from a plane. I’ve been gone from my daughters for over five days, the longest we’ve ever been apart. My body aches to hold them, my ears yearn to hear them, I will cover them in kisses until they push me away to make up for the days we’ve been apart. I’m not going to lie, I feel all kinds of guilt when I travel without them, but I’m able to do it because I know they are in safe hands. Their abuela, my mother, was kind enough to care for them during the days I traveled and while my husband worked. I handed over my car keys to her so that she could drive my babies where they needed to go. I trust that my mother drove them with care because she is fully aware of how precious they are, but accidents happen even when you are careful.
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Joyfully, no accidents happened. My mother did get a parking ticket, which I will happily pay. At $100 the parking ticket seems cheap considering she cared for my babies and kept them safe. I’m grateful. I’m grateful for my mother’s help, I’m also grateful that I knew no matter what happened that my little girls were strapped into the safest car seats available. I work hard for opportunities as a blogger and my hard work led to an ambassadorship with Britax, makers of peace of mind and safety top notch car seats. I love my mother and trust her very much, but when she is driving my children around I trust her more because I trust that Britax car seats are helping her keep my babies safe.
The thrift store chit story is all I can think of when I read about your mother. That post STILL makes me howl with laughter.
Love it!
What a sweet abuela to care for your babies while you were away. I know how hard it is, but allowing the opportunity for that relationship to foster is a gift in itself. And you already know how much I love me some Britax car seats. Best in the biz, that’s for sure!
Hi Mami, Welcome home. I know how devoted your are to your babies and your family and I’m thrilled your mom was able to help take care of the girls while you were away.
And great carseats! Priceless.
xoxo jj
It is so hard to leave them. I still remember the panic I felt leaving my 6 month old baby with a babysitter (a close family friend) while I went to the dentist. This was 20 years ago but I can still recall the anxiety when I drove off!
I’m sure the homecoming was wonderful for all of you!
It was awesome. I’ve never gotten so many kisses in my life.
Grandmother’s are great. My mommy lives with us and she is a lot of help with the kiddos.
They are fantastic car seats. And I wish I could leave my kids to my mother’s care sometimes, but she lives in another country now. So, when I do leave them … it’s in the VERY BEST hands ever… their Dad, my hubby. I know it is hard to leave one’s littlies though, so I know how you feel.