Aww don't feel guilty - you are obviously a great mom to Layla! I felt this way when I did my student teaching and Teddy was just a puppy. I felt so guilty leaving him even though my mom was home and he was in great hands. I feel guilty now that I'm working too; especially when I went back to work 3 weeks ago after being home with him all summer. It's hard to come home and have him nip at my feet because he is mad at me for leaving, but I make up for it with lots of play, cuddle time, and walks. If I didn't work I wouldn't be able to provide him with all of the things I do, and he has my mom during the day to keep him company so that makes it a lot easier on me. It's the whole working mom vs. stay at home mom thing, but with our furbabies. Moms who work(go to school) love their kids just as much as those who don't. She knows you love her and you will handle everything - I promise!! even when it seems like you may not - we've all been there. |