El Nino's Big Adventure

I didn't know it was Take Your Child to Work Day until today. But el nino came to work with mom yesterday - like his birth, he was ahead of schedule. Dad has been sick for a few days, and we thought we'd give him a little break. El's mom is fortunate enough to work in an environment that this is acceptable when absolutely necessary. Obviously not something to take advantage of but incredibly helpful when needed. Mommy has worked in a lot of different offices over the years, and this is the first place she encountered co-workers bringing their children to work occasionally.

Well el nino had a fine day at mom's desk. He likes the key board and all the papers mommy was "playing" with. He was either in the bjorn carrier, on mom's lap, or next to her desk on a blanket. He took a couple of naps and was carried around the floor by a couple of people. He particularly liked mom's 21-year-old co-worker. Every time she walked in the room he would laugh out loud. She was uncertain if this was a compliment but was a good sport about it.

When we got home at the end of the day, el was de-lighted to see dad. He obviously missed him. And apparently our daug was anxious all day wondering where the baby was and pacing back and forth. So we were all happy to be reunited at home at the end of the day. And now, today, mom is glad to be back at work sans el - whew, it was exhausting. But so glad we could get through the day so well and el no worse for wear.