I don't wear diapers anymore!

Whoop! Whoop!

Family Pics

Our babysitter, Ellen, has a photography business. She took our photos the first weekend in November when Opa and Nana were here. Nana directed the one of the girls marching in a line, trying to recreate the famous mud marching photo of my sisters and me.

Happiness Is

I had a teeny tiny health scare recently. While I was sitting in the waiting room contemplating the end of life (yes, a bit dramatic), I wrote the following.

30 minutes after I wrote it, I learned I was completely fine. Might as well save it for posterity!


Happiness is...

The Charlee wake up. "Ma. Maaaa!" And then being greeted by her mouthy smile.

Being the small spoon to Chad's big spoon.

 

A perfect cup of black coffee, Kaldi's Highlander Grogg, and making one for Chad his way with soy milk and agave sweetener. 

 

Finishing an early morning run with Julie and walking into a quiet, sleepy house. 

 

Kicking ass at work. Solving someone's problem. Understanding something new. Explaining a complex thing simply. Teaching, helping, and listening to coworkers. 

Laughing out loud. 

 

Watching Kate read or run after the soccer ball. 

 

Hearing Claire express her feelings. "I'm frustrated." "I love you [more] than Legos."

 

Reading a book that moves me. 

 

Planning and making a new recipe that I'd make again. 

 

Hanging out with the gang of my extended family. 

 

My parents marveling at my kids.