Being a mom is awesome. Hands down, best job ever. The thought of leaving Bennett and not being able to stay with him all day breaks my heart. I know that being a stay at home mom isn’t for everyone, but I thank God everyday that I hold this title.

I have thankfully been able to take off from work since August. Four amazing months of just Mr. B and I and I have literally loved every minute of transitioning into mama hood. You see though, I have another love in my life that has taken the back burner.

Miss Jee’s Photography. How blessed and fortunate am I to absolutely LOVE my job! Both of my jobs! I knew that I wanted these past four months to just be Mr. B and I but now that my maternity leave is ending, I am welcoming back my second love with open arms.

The extra work that it takes to schedule and leave Bennett with Patrick is something that is sometimes complicated but the joy that I get from being back in my element is overwhelming. I was able to photograph a newborn at Rex hospital today and as I drove away, I realized just how much I missed being behind the camera, doing exactly what I love.

It was actually pretty weird driving to Rex and walking the halls seeing that I was just there three months ago myself, but I loved the nostalgia it brought. My heart swelled thinking that another mama just went through the amazing act of birth and now is getting to love on her precious gift that she waited on for 10 long months. The fact that I get to capture those emotions, feelings and moments is the best feeling ever. I am capturing time in beautiful photographs that she will look back on for decades. Those feelings leave me fulfilled.

I pray that I am blessed with more amazing opportunities in 2015 to do exactly what I love.

I am so thankful that I get to be a stay at home mom who also gets to pursue her passion. What a blessing.