Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving

First of all, I'm a big slacker.  So much for my weekly blog update...guess life just gets in the way. 

Second, it being Thanksgiving and all, I thought I would take a moment to talk about the things that I am thankful for.

1.  Neva.  You are the most amazing addition to our family.  You make us giggle on a daily basis.  I want to spend all of my free time with you, as well as every other minute of my day.  You make us realize what life is truly about and the meaning of unconditional love.  You have only been with us for one short year, but I could not imagine our life without you in it.

2.  Eric.  You are the BEST husband a girl could ever wish for.  You take care of so much stuff around the house, which I never give you enough credit for.  We are a great team.  I am thankful for you everyday, but especially this time of year.  Being away from family during the holidays is hard, but having you to share these days with makes it a little easier.  I am so grateful to have you to share this journey with.  And so thankful that we made such a kick ass kid.

3.  Family.  I love all of my family dearly.  I am so blessed to have such a wonderful support system, even if we live nearly 1000 miles apart.  I can call any of them and they will be there in an instant.  I can call them with anything and they are always there to listen and support me...no matter how crazy I may sound.

4.  Work.  Now don't get me wrong, I don't love my job everyday.  But I am grateful that I, at least, have a job.  And the best part, is that I have amazing co-workers.  They'll let me cry or complain or act like a complete idiot.  For that, I am thankful.  I also enjoy that I have a job that allows me to be part of a team that improves lives for others.  It's nice to have a job that makes you feel good...and where you get to see super cute kids all the time. 

Thanks to all of YOU for being a part of my life. 

Monday, November 7, 2011

Babysitter

I'm a bit embarrassed about how long it's been since I've written anything.  What can I say?  Life has been CRAZY lately.  Excuses, excuses....

We did meet a huge milestone this weekend.  We left Neva with a sitter for THE VERY FIRST TIME!  Well, other than the 4 days each week she's at daycare...this was the first time we've gone out and left her home with a babysitter.  Luckily, we have found an extremely responsible 17 year old gal to watch our precious one.  And, I must admit, it went splendidly!  I was extremely anxious for about the first hour we were out, but my anxiety lowered and we were able to have a nice evening out.  Several beers didn't hurt, either.  And Neva loved her!  She was telling us 'bye-bye' before we were even ready to leave!  Guess you can't ask for much more than that!  And...we came home to a clean house!  Dishes done and put away, toys picked up, baby sleeping soundly...  All in all, it was a good night!  We'll have to do it again!