Back to Work

After four weeks of paternity leave, I head back to work Monday.  I would like to tell you the four weeks was like a long vacation, but quite the contrary.  As many of you know, it’s a lot of work raising a baby!  My time off has been so great.  I’ve really had the opportunity to bond with Finley and spend a lot of quality time with our other daughter, Katelin.  I think Jen would also tell you that I was a big help around the house during my time off (at least I hope she would say that!).  I’m also very lucky I work for bosses who are extremely family-friendly and encouraged me to take as much time as I wanted (of course, within the realm of what’s allowed by law).   Not many husbands take that much time.  While my leave has been wonderful, I must admit I have the itch to get back.  I’m just one of those people who loves my job and looks forward to going to work everyday.   

I also have to say a big thanks to my co-workers for “picking up the slack” when Jen and I have been gone. It’s one thing when a woman takes maternity leave from her place of employment after she has a baby, but when her husband works at the same company and takes leave too, it can complicate things.  There’s several people at the station who’ve shifted their schedules and personal lives to cover for both of us. Their sacrifices are much appreciated.  I have to admit, it’s going to be a little strange going back on the air after four weeks off. If I start reading sentences that make no sense at all, just bear with me.  It might take me awhile to get the wheels turning again. I’ll see you on the air!

Mike

P.S. For all of you Jen fans, she’ll be returning to the morning show March 2nd