Embrace Yours

So,  yesterday was a little hectic in our household as I prepare to go on my first "trip" away from my family. It's actually a much needed respite that I plan on following once a month from now on. I realize as Uriah gets older that though his needs are important, I need a little R&R every now and again. This will probably be the longest 36 hour period of my life thus far, but I'm sure we'll all be refreshed when I return home. Who knew that leaving your husband and child at home for one night would require so much planning! LOL.

As I was thinking of my impending separation anxiety and since I'm not a drinker, I was focused on how I'm going to calm my nerves while I'm away. I've really been praying about it and to some people it may not seem like a big deal, when you are the primary care giver for your child there develops a very strong bond between the two of you. It will be good for me because I need to have some time to Leatrice, but also it will be great for Uriah because he will have to depend on his Daddy to provide all of his needs while I'm away. It's good to make sure that you involve your partner in the nature of your child. One day there will be another addition to our family and we will really have to work as a team to make sure everyone is happy and attended to. Which brings me to a question; how is it that you develop more love in your heart when you add a child to your family? Does it occur naturally or do some people have to focus on it?