So as a working Mom sometimes there are business engagements after work. I had to attend a dinner last night with co-workers.


I think I could actually hear Maddie's heart breaking as she hung on for dear life to the gate at the top of the stairs. The look in her eyes was trying to soak me in, ensure she would remember what I looked like since this was our last goodbye...ever.


Poor loving Daddy had to endure what was literally ten minutes of "maaaaaaa-maaaaaaa" as she swung from the gate. Thank goodness it is affixed so securely.


I got home and was able to be there for bedtime activities, such a treat when I have something to go to. And I got one of the best hugs in the world, I was the long lost missing Mommy. She welcomed me home with giggles of happiness that I twirled in. Unfortunately with age comes the realization she will not always have that kind of a welcome when I get home. These moments will be only in my memory I have from today. And I love them...