Be-still my heart.

Wow, it has been a while since I have written but here is what has been going on.

I finally got a job. Yay!!! Alas, I slowly came down from the excitement and started to really think about it.

Do I want to work 12 hour days? No
Do I want to work 7 days a week? No
Is it worth it? No

I can't imagine what I would have done if I had stayed with that job. I would never see my family. I know I would be so upset, and so would Lexi, therefore, Dan would be having a pretty rough time. So after a couple days I decided this was not the best decision for my family, called the company, and told them I had changed my mind. It was hard knowing I may be turning down the only thing that had been offered to me, but I had to do it. I just keep telling myself, this was not meant to be, and something better will come.

Well it did!

5 days later I got an email from a company I had interview for in January. It said they hadn't filled the position yet and were wondering if I was still interested. Of course I was. It's perfect for me and what my family needs. Monday-Friday, 8-5. Amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better.

So now we needed to make sure our daycare arrangements were still in place. Well our daycare provider had fallen through, and now we were in a pinch. We had a week to find someone. Let the challenge begin.

I called and emailed a bunch of people I found online, and asked everyone I know for some referrals. We went to some questionable places, but finally found a place we like, and feel safe taking Lexi to.

Well Lexi is calling my name, so this is going to have to have a part 2. Come back to see how our first morning of daycare went.


Question; How did you deal with your kids going to daycare? How did you make it easier on yourself?

Fun in the Sun.

Today was a very low key day, but when Lexi finally decided to wake up from her morning nap, (it was 3 hours long. That is unheard of!), we went out and had some fun in the sun.

Here are some pictures from pretty much all we did today.

Enjoy!

All Smiles in the morning

I couldn't resist. So sad because I wouldn't give her the camera.

Let's go outside daddy!

What did you do that was fun today?
What would you like to see me write about?

Finally!

Well, the day finally came. I FOUND A JOB! Yayy!!!

There is only one problem. It's long hours, and possibly 7 day weeks.

I know it is going to be great for me, and great for our family, but I am having a really hard time dealing with the fact that I am going to miss so much of Lexi's life.

The nice part it, it's outside, it pays more then minimum wage, and it's a job!

I know I should really be grateful I found something, and I am. I'm just going to miss my little girl.

Anyways I will get off my sad train, and be happy. I FOUND A JOB! YAYYYY!!! Also there is 2 weeks before it starts, so I will make sure to cherish my last 2 weeks home with my little girl.

Happy Birthday

I know this is a week late, but better late then never!


Dear Lexi,
Oh my sweet little girl, it was only a year ago that we finally got to meet face to face. It seems like it was just yesterday.
Even though your dad and I didn't plan on having kids just yet, you were the best surprise we could have gotten. Just a few months before we found out I was pregnant my doctor told me i had PCOS and we would have a hard time conceiving. Luckily to our surprise just a few months later we found out about you, and couldn't have been happier.
You were due Feb 21st, but you had many different plans. Jan 11th 2011 you tried to come early. Our doctor said you were not allowed to come yet, so I was put on bed rest. That was probably the hardest part of the whole pregnancy, not being allowed to do anything for myself, but it was all worth it for you. The funny part was once you were "allowed" to come you didn't want to.
February 28th I finally went into labour. After 22 hours of labour you were born at 3:09am on March 1st. That was the most amazing moment in my life. The doctors laid you on my chest and the world stopped turning for that one moment. Everything was right. You were perfect. You daddy and I couldn't have been happier. We had a healthy little girl.
The next year had many ups and downs, but it was all worth it. We dealt with the loss of my job, the loss of your grandpere, feeding issues with you, and allergies, but you were always such a troopers, and ready to take on anything.
Now you are such a happy and loving little girl. You have no problem going out on your own and exploring the world as long as your daddy and I are close by. You are social butterfly and I love seeing you explore the world around you.
Lexi you are such an amazing gift, and I wouldn't change anything that has happened over the last year.
I look forward to watching you grow, and seeing your beautiful, goofy smile every day.
I love you more then words can say.
Mommy.

March 1st 2011

March 3rd 2012

Here is a video I made for our family that couldn't make it to Lexi's birthday party. Sorry it's so long, but Enjoy!