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* From Heather Weir Vaught’s Facebook page…
As I prepare to return to work on Monday, I realize how lucky I am to have had a maternity leave. I will miss our little rituals, which include reading him Rich Miller’s Cap Fax in the morning and watching Friends in the afternoon. Like every other working parent, the guilt is awful. One day I will explain to him what I do and why it is important to me. And maybe, just maybe, he will be better off because of it.
Heather is House Speaker Michael Madigan’s chief legal counsel. She’s been missed.
* And here’s little Thomas, who is, apparently, a future subscriber…
What a cutie!
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 10:57 am
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That is a gorgeous baby. Welcome to the world little Thomas!
Comment by A guy Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:04 am
The secret to getting your infant to take a long nap after breakfast - reading him Rich Miller’s Cap Fax in the morning.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:05 am
Another reason to subscribe: Cap Fax will put your child to sleep faster than any lullaby.
Comment by Earnest Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:05 am
Beautiful! Looks like he is dreaming about being an intern for the guy who used to be a page for Speaker Madigan.
Speaker Madigan and the babies he controls.
Comment by Union Leader Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:05 am
Wow, super cute!
Comment by Tone Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:06 am
Wake me when there is an update to Capital Fax!
Comment by BBG Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:06 am
When Heather starts to yearn for Lil Thomas, she can always go down to the 3rd floor, put Mapes on her lap, and read CFax to him>>>>>LOL
Comment by Not Rich Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:07 am
Dear Mommy,
Get yourself a stuffed giraffe. That makes all of your problems go away.
Love, T
Comment by phocion Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:08 am
“Dreamin’ about a playdate with Oscar…”
Comment by downstate commissioner Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:12 am
So adorable! And yes Heather that is a wonderful prayer and what most working mothers wish. We know exactly what you mean!
Comment by sideline watcher Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:12 am
Sorry Oscar, you have been usurped as the great calming image. I could sit here and look at that for hours.
I get the guilt, I really do. I’d like to point out though that when Thomas is older he will take tremendous pride in his mother and how she contributes to a better state. Plus he’s got giraffe with him so he’ll be good. I get it though. I kind of lost myself in my kids for a while. I remember being quite startled one year that I didn’t want anything for myself for Christmas. I just wanted things for my girls. It freaked me out but became the starting point for finding my own needs again. Blessings on you and your family. Plus there is nothing as nice as coming home to a little one. Enjoy! They grow up so fast. My oldest is taking drivers ed this semester! EEEEK!
Comment by Honeybear Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:13 am
Adorable little man! This looks like the pictures I took of my child the night before returning from maternity leave: baby asleep on my lap, empty wine glass in the background…
Comment by Notorious RBG Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:13 am
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:15 am
Sorry, my caption is “Bliss”
Comment by Honeybear Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:16 am
Precious!
Comment by burbanite Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:23 am
What a good looking guy. Why she wants to come back is beyond me.
Comment by Tom Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:24 am
Yes, they grow up very fast. My baby twins are now 30!! But now I can look at similar pics of my grandson, Little Joe!!! A good caption would be ” Cheer Up Mommy, Go Have a Good Day at Work, I’ll Be Waiting For You When You Get Home.”
Comment by Big Joe Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:26 am
enjoy them when their little, they grow up too fast.
Comment by Facts are Stubborn Things Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:40 am
Congratulation, he’s a cutie to be sure.
All the best,
OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:44 am
Beautiful baby! Kids are what make life worth living.
Let this be a reminder to everyone on this blog…everyone involved in state government–state employees, legislators, statewide officeholders, lobbyists, et al–are real people with real lives. They aren’t comic book villains or soul-sucking dementors. They are real people with kids, moms and dads, and joys and sorrows. We would all be better off to remember that from time-to-time.
Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:48 am
Future Tier III Minion! Happy swaddlin’
Comment by John on the spot Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:51 am
Look at that smile! He must have dozed off after Heather read him the last caption contest!
Congratulations!
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 11:56 am
I used to work on Heather’s team in Springfield, but this news apparently passed me by. Congratulations Heather and Adam, and best wishes for little Thomas! He looks adorable.
Comment by The Man on 6 Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:01 pm
A candid shot of the creator of “Dad’s Home State”-for kids, premiering this week on Nickelodeon Junior.
Comment by Sam Weinberg Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:08 pm
I can’t wait to buy Thomas a drum set.
Comment by GV Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:26 pm
==I can’t wait to buy Thomas a drum set.==
Neither can I.
Comment by LV Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:32 pm
Judging by AV’s reaction he needs a harmonica as well.
Comment by GV Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:48 pm
“Heh, because… Nap Time”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 12:50 pm
“From the frying pan into the sublime.”
Congrats Heather. Truly the hardest working person I ever saw in Springfield.
Comment by walker Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 1:16 pm
Welcome back, HWV! Your impressive work ethic sets a great example for your little one.
Comment by Lottie O'Neill Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 1:26 pm
Congratulations. Speaker Madigan and the babies he puts to sleep.
Comment by West Side The Best Side Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 1:35 pm
Union Leader nails it
Speaker Madigan and the babies he controls
Good stuff
Comment by ugh Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 3:14 pm
Bet the lad is already a voting Democrat
Comment by anon Monday, Feb 1, 16 @ 3:35 pm