I went to Anchorage to attend the Alaska Marine Science Symposium this week. I've only ever been away from Leo hours at a time. The longest ever being 5 hours. I didn't want to go but I knew it would be good for me, for Dave and Leo, too, if I went. When they dropped me off at the airport I almost started to cry. I knew they would be fine but how was I going to survive without my baby?! It was really hard to be away from him. I'm thankful for modern technology and the ability to video chat. I did this twice a day with them. Made me feel connected.
Leo had a great time with his Dada. Learning how to say Emma. Sounds like 'meh'. Went to Dave's office to say hi to everyone. And sledding in the yard. Dave more than survived his time as a single parent!
It wasn't quite the vacation that I thought it was going to be. I love and hate this conference for the same reason. Everyone that I've ever worked with, worked for, collaborated with is usually at this conference. Lots of friends that I only see when I go which is wonderful but there is never enough time to catch up with everyone and listening to talks all day, poster sessions and workshops and meetings adds up to not a whole lot of sleep! And having to pump breast milk throughout the day definitely took up some time. But I feel a little more rested and it was a nice break. Felt good to think about science. 3 nights was the perfect amount of time to be away for the first time. I don't think I could've gone another night! So nice to be home!
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| FaceTime with the boys |
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| Loves sledding |
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| Walk on the Coastal Trail in Anchorage |
