Going back to work after an almost seven month maternity leave sucked.  [My husband is probably thinking, "Here we go again!"]  Just when I thought I was getting the hang of this care for a child, manage the house, cook, bake, and play dates thing, I was thrust back into the working world.  Yuck!  Don’t get me wrong, I am very grateful to have a job when there are so many who can’t find one and also grateful that I have wonderful co-workers who make the days easier and kids to work with who almost always bring a smile to my face.  I know it could be worse and I remind myself of the positives daily.

Anyway, it was a little rude going back after two weeks off for Winter Vacation also but this time I was prepared.  I knew my first day back to work would entail leaving the house when it’s black outside with the frigid Chicago temperature hovering around 20 and not getting enough sleep.  So I planned.  I brought a yummy take-out salad for lunch that I had ordered the night before.  I brought a yummy cookie from one of my favorite bakeries (will def. post this one later) and I wore one of my very favorite Christmas gifts: The Bubbling Up Sweater.

I got this Anthropologie sweater as a gift from my wonderful husband and I knew it would make my first day back to work more bearable.  It is so cozy, long, warm and not itchy like some sweaters.  I tell you… put me in a cozy, long sweater and I am a pretty happy camper.  I got lots of compliments, which always makes my day, so the sweater shielded me from what could’ve been an awful Monday.  I mean, if an article of clothing can really make you feel happier… worth a little splurge every now and then right?!  It’s my new personal fave.

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