Before I had kids, I thought maternity leave was like an extended holiday in itself. I imagined myself fitting in plenty of exercise, tackling that long-awaited family photo project, and perhaps even writing my brain-bound novel.
Ha!
Maternity leave ended up being the most memorable, epic and treasured time of my life, but a holiday it was not. It turns out, learning the ropes with a new baby (no matter if it’s number one or three) is a challenging and intense time. Certainly not the leisurely break I had in mind.
So, when the time came to return to work, I took the opportunity to escape on one last family jaunt before braving my first day back. And it was the best decision I ever made.
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