Leaving B-Boy with Neb, GranE and Pop-Pop

I knew this day would come... and it's just as hard as I thought it would be. Yesterday, I had to leave B-Boy. My first night away from him EVER. And although I know he is well taken care of, and loved to pieces, I miss him like crazy.

Yesterday, I boarded a plane for Seattle for a huge conference. One of the biggest parts of my job is this event. I knew it was coming. But knowing doesn't make it easy.

I dropped B-Boy at daycare, took some photos of him playing with a friend, hugged and kissed him good-bye and very reluctantly left.

I had 40 pictures printed and bought a photo wallet album to put them in. I looked at that book the whole way to Chicago, where I changed planes. I looked at it in the restaurant while I waited for my flight. It helped being able to see him, even if I couldn't hold him.

I got into Seattle at 11pm my time and with luck, was in bed in my hotel by midnight my time... B-Boy staring at me from the book propped by the side of the bed. And, yes, Neb is in there too. Holding B-Boy.

Today is a new day. I have already spoken to Neb twice. The work craziness starts at 2... I think things will get easier as I get busy, but you never know! I'll keep you posted.

I wonder how many times I will look at this book this week... let alone today! And how many folks will ask me to see pictures of him? MANY!