The dreaded return to work

So the time finally has come, the dreaded return to work. After an awesome 10 months off with Carter I need to go back to my reality of being a working mom. I am very blessed that I am able to go back on a part time basis.  I need to ease into this situation and I figured part time would be the perfect way to do it. Carter is going to a new daycare called Crossroads Early learning Center. I visited all the daycares in my area and thought this would be a great place for him. He cannot attend Riley's school until he is 18 months so he is only at Crossroads temporarily and I think it will be a great fit. Carter was very attached to me so I was prepared for daycare to be a very difficult transition for my little guy. Of course he cried when I dropped him off the first day and the second day I got the death grip and he did not want to let me go... but those are all expected. Today when I picked him up (Day 4) they told me that he did not cry at all today. So I think he is adjusting well! I have noticed when he comes home, he does not need me to hold him like he used to. He is happy just wondering around the house and playing with his toys. Perhaps daycare has helped him learn some independence and learn to cope without mommy being with him 24/7. He is happy when he comes home so thats all I can ask for at this point! The strange part is Riley has had a hard time adjusting to mommy going back to work. Her life has not changed with me going back to work... she goes to school at the same time and gets picked up at the same time. She asks every morning.. "mom, why are you wearing those shoes?", "mom, where are you going?", "Mom where is Carter going?" We discuss this daily and it has yet to stick. She has been more emotional lately and when I ask her whats going on she just tells me she is having a hard time. I have gone so far as talk to her teacher at school and it all comes back to me going back to work. Its strange but that little girl is very observant and struggles with change! I know she will get though it with a little patience and extra attention from mom and dad! This weekend is her 3rd Birthday party so hopefully that will help cheer her up!

Here are some photos from our first day of school/work:

He does not know he is about to go to daycare

Can't take a photo of Carter without Riley

Me and my babies!

Daddy and his little man