life according to the diaz's: 'Twas the night before school...

Well, the time has finally come for mom to head back to work tomorrow...I think! Today several schools had snow days, but my district did not call off school until about noon today. We'll see if there is school tomorrow, but I am counting on going. I already have Elena's bag ready to go, so all I have to do tonight is prepare some bottles for her tomorrow. I'm sure I'll find out tomorrow night what I forgot to send and repeat the routine again for Wednesday. I even have an outfit picked out for Elena's first Valentine's Day. I'll be sure to take a picture of her tomorrow for her big day.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow. I know I'll be so busy that I won't be sitting around dwelling on the fact that I miss baby girl so much!! The days at school have always flown by and I know that won't change at all. I know I have a lot of work to go back to, but I am so very thankful each and everyday that it is work I love to do.
Juan had a snow day today, so we laid around a lot enjoying each other's company for the day. We all took a nap together this afternoon and now Elena is sleeping again after eating awhile ago. I'm glad I took the time this morning to get some vegetable soup in the crock pot so dinner has been done for a few hours now. We can just relax tonight and get to bed at a reasonable time. I am honestly excited to get out there tomorrow and get back to reality.
I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking about how my morning is going to go dropping her off at the babysitter's, but I know it's all going to be just fine...I think the drive to school listening to my morning radio folks and some good songs will help start the day off right.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone...I know it will be memorable for the Diaz's!!

Here are some more pictures from over the last week...Elena is growing up so fast on us! She is 11 weeks on Wednesday and it's amazing how alert she is. She is kicking her legs a bunch and batting at objects in front of her. She LOVES to look at pictures in books and listen when we read. I couldn't be more proud of her.