Dear Boys

Let me apologize. I am so divided right now. It is week 3 of work, and I miss you so much. Today- Becket- as you hung on to me( in only a towel) and wouldn't let me get dressed. You'd think I would be mad and impatient, but all I wanted to do was stay. Augie, when I hear you wandering the house saying "where mommy go? are you mommy?" It totally overwhelms me. I hope that you will forgive me and love me even as I go back to work. I hope that you will know it is because I love you, because we need insurance and paychecks, and even because I love my job. I hope that you will support your wife the way your dad supports me. I hope you will see women as strong and capable. I hope you will know that everything we do is for you.

I miss you all the time. I even miss you when you are around.

I hope that your day is fun at home, and that you don't miss me.

Love,
Mommy.