she's back!

my lovely friend and new mama, marian, took 8 months off for maternity leave. she deserved every minute. but i'd be lying if i didn't admit, i totally missed her. thankfully, we made efforts to see each other on days off. i couldn't help but crave visits with her completely adorable daughter. and we started to run together to train for a 10k race that we completed in august. and i do believe, we're actually better friends than in january when she left for her two days of bedrest and then the more than 7 week early arrival of ada.

but, she's back!

i've been lucky enough to work with her several days already since her return (and mine from vacation). and it makes work such a different place. to carpool to work with a friend (because we now live so close). to work alongside a fantastic nurse who offers help when needed (and when not needed). to sit down during breaks (of the opportunity arrives) and share super personal stories, dreams, and hopes while hiding from patients, colleagues, and managers.

this week, we worked together on sunday and monday. yesterday, i spent the majority of the morning with her and her little sidekick - enjoying coffee, running, and going to costco. and today, i'm ALONE (more on that in some other blog post - but cole is in yakima for the next month). so i miss her (and him). but we're back at it tomorrow - work on thursday or friday. and although i'd much prefer more time off, it sure feels nice knowing that i'm working with my friend.