Crafting time!

For those of you who know me well, and probably even those of you who don't, know that I LOVE to craft! I was lucky enough to get a Cricut Expression for Christmas this year from my family, but the lack of time and money have kept me from crafting as much as I would like. I did have the opportunity to do a Valentine's Day card making activity with the Young Women at church and it was so much fun! I forgot to bring my camera that day so I could take pictures.

I also made a bunch of these little fairy wands for some little girls that I know! I thought they turned out cute!

New Beginnings

This week was the start of new jobs for both Kyle and I. Kyle is now working for Tri Med Ambulance which is based out of Kent (kind of a drive, but I guess it's not too bad for a 24 hour shift), and I am now watching Sophie (13 months old) full time at my house. It has been a good week so far. I have really enjoyed being at home, and I know Chase really likes it too since he gets to play with his own toys and sleep in his own bed.

I still have an ache in my heart however, because I really miss Maceon and Isabella. I know I will see them again, but I feel like every time I do see them they have grown so much and I have missed a lot. I guess I have a difficult time adjusting to change, especially when I have an emotional attachment to something or someone. Things will get better soon I hope :)

It's been a little while since I posted, so here are a few recent pictures:


Okay... Not the best picture, but I am alone all day with no other adults who can take a picture of me :)

He's so goofy sometimes, and he knows it!

Awww... I love this one, because it is a VERY rare occurrence that Chase will sit still and snuggle for more than 10 seconds.

Happiness

It took a while for me to feel okay with losing my job. I had such a strong attachment to those children, and I really do miss them :( However, I am a very strong believer that everything in life happens for a reason. I feel now that losing my job was a blessing in disguise. I have found a new little girl named Sophie to watch at my home, and she is so sweet!



Not to mention that her parents are great too! I think Chase enjoys being at home, and so do I! The thing we are struggling with now is learning to share toys, and deal with the tiny bit of jealousy that I have seen in the past 2 weeks.



I think it's going to take some time, but this will be good practice for Chase for when he has a sibling.

I have been saving money by not commuting to work, and I just feel really happy and less stressed out. Things are good :)

A New Chapter

I have finally come to realize that when one door closes, another one will open, and a new chapter starts in my life. Last week was very bitter sweet for me. I ended my job as a nanny for a great family that I had been working with since August 2007. The economy has seriously effected so many people negatively, and now it is my turn I guess. It's not like I will never see these people again, but I have experienced so much over the last few years and they have been a part of it. It's very difficult to explain the bond that you develop with children especially when you spend 40 + hours a week playing, teaching, and growing with them.

Now it is time to move on and start something new. I was lucky enough to find a little girl to watch full time at my house! Chase will have a little friend to play with, and we will get to be in the comfort of our own home. I hope that these kids remember me as a positive role model and some one that loves them very much!






(Please excuse my over exposure of pale white skin! This was on one of the days when it was over 100 degrees!)

Teething sucks...

Help! I have a toddler who is getting multiple molars at one time!!! He seems okay most of the time, but every once in a while he starts crying hysterically and nothing I do seems to help. He doesn't want to be held, he doesn't want to sleep, he doesn't want to eat. He just wants to cry :( Poor little guy.

I miss my husband...

It is finally Friday and I'm happy to bring this week to an end because it has gone by so slowly. I think I have seen Kyle for a total of 8 hours this whole week (aside from sleeping time). He has been lucky enough to get shifts at the fire station recently. I'm so happy that he is finally getting to do the job that he has been working so hard towards, but it has been an adjustment for me having him working 24 hours at a time. This week he was scheduled for three 24 hour shifts. So basically he is gone all the time. When he's not at the fire station, he is doing his paper route and working at his grandpa's shop. He works so hard and I love him! I have a wonderful husband, but I wish I could see more of him.

Hangin in there!

Wow it has been a while since I posted to our blog. For those of you who look on a daily basis (aahhemm... Molly Rogers) I am truly sorry for disappointing you. I will try harder, I promise! It has been a very crazy couple of months. Lets go over the highlights:

*Chase had his 1st birthday- My mom made the most adorable monkey cake, which he savored for about a half hour, while saying "Mmmmm, Mmmmm." I think he liked it! My in laws were so kind to let us use their house, seeing how ours is about the size of a shoe box! We had a great time with our family and close friends.



*Holidays- We seriously have the most thoughtful friends and neighbors! I don't think I have felt more blessed in my life. A beautiful holiday wreath left on my front door, an entire Thanksgiving dinner from our church family, a Christmas tree left on our front door step, an anonymous check we received in the mail, and some gifts from "Santa" that were also left on our door step, are all just a few of the blessings we received! Thank you to everyone!

*Walking- Chase started walking about a month ago, and hasn't stopped since :)

*EMT- Kyle finally received his EMT certification and has since started working part time at the fire station.

So there are a few things that have gone on over the past few months. We have been so busy working all the time, and trying to keep up with the fast paced lifestyle of a 1 year old. Hopefully things will slow down a little and we can take it all in and relax for at least 5 minutes.