We Made It Back to Church!

We have been talking about going back to church for a long time now and I have been putting it off because of the separation anxiety Lauren (and I) have. It's not so bad with Michael, I know he will be ok but I have seen Lauren go into a full meltdown and it makes me so sad. Seeing that she is almost 2 I knew it was time we had to face it and go back. It is important to us that our children grow up going to church and have a strong relationship with God.
The morning was a bit rushed trying to get out the door to get there by 9 (thankfully our church- this is also the church we were married in and Lauren was dedicated in- is right across the street or we wouldn't have made it). So, we dropped Michael off in his dedicated room first and he was of course fine. Then, I took Lauren down to the 2-3 year old room. I decided I would stay with her for today and see how she does while John went to the service. After about 10 minutes of being in the room and being totally ignored by Lauren while she played I decided it would be a good time to leave, off I went and she was fine. I think my nerves were way worse than hers. About 20 minutes later I could hear a faint cry and I knew it was my child (Michael). He was over tired (he's used to getting a 9am nap but we decided we would mess up his schedule for church on Sundays since that nap will only be around for a few more months). I went out and calmed him down. Meanwhile John thought it would be a good idea to peak in on Lauren (BAD IDEA).... she saw him and of course decided she was done playing in her room. It all worked out in the end, Lauren came in the room with Michael and they were both happy playing together while John and I were able to go back to the service. Overall it was a little hectic and I was a bit of a mess but I know with time it will get easier!