Monday was my first official day back in the office and Elijah’s first day at daycare.  Leaving Elijah is never easy.  Leaving him with strangers was very difficult.  After going over all my instructions and making sure they were all set, I hugged him and kissed him for the 100th time and forced myself to just turn and walk away.  I didn’t want him to see me so upset.  With the help of great advice from friends, a supportive husband, a patient mother, an empathetic boss and a lot of kleenex, I made it through the day.  Elijah seemed to be completely content at day care, it’s me who will have to get used to it.  Here are some pictures from our first day.