Tomorrow

The last few weeks we've been riding that roller coaster again. This year with a bit different kind of flair. One day a body was found outside my office and while we are standing there wondering my (for all intents purpose) boss says she has given notice. Bob is in the middle of his job season and I'm now questioning mine. I can't imagine this office without her, no one can. I want her to be happy, I hope she'll not become to busy to want to visit, to grab coffee, to hug my kids. Slowly parts of her leave the office, the dishes, a table, some decor. Her knowledge, her even temper and thoughtfulness will all be greatly missed. I admire her so much and I hope she knows how much I will miss her. Without her, I wouldn't have had my job the first time let alone this second time. 

Three! And so much more.

Sometimes it takes me longer to post because I feel the need to make it more meaningful, or I want it to be more than just pictures. I want to reflect. I want to gather my thoughts but then when I find a minute, the thought has departed. 

Violet is 3. Three years ago a tiny, needy baby cried and snuggled against us, fell asleep on us, peed on us. Three years later she pees in the toilet, refuses to sleep, cries almost as much, but still loves to snuggle. She tests us and pushes buttons. She drives me up the wall already, but her blond curls, sweet laugh and hugs continue to change my world. 

More growing up

Violet had her 3rd birthday. We ha a conversation like this 2 days a go. 

Me: what do you want to be? (While reading Violet the Pilot)

V: a cat

Me: No, not for Halloween

V: when I grow up like you and daddy?

Me: yes when you are a grown up, what will you want to do or be?

V: I don't know, we'll have to wait and see I guess. 

Birthday pictures soon. 

Burgh

Liam returns to his birthplace. 

Little dinosaur

Our little dinosaur meets a big dinosaur. 

One week

I made it through my first week back at work! Not that my job is hard, I love it, but it is non stop and then the insanity of returning home... Liam is taking a bottle, but naps are still off. Violet is so tired she is in tears for her nap some days. We'll find our groove, I hope!

One month!

We've been in our house one month! We have a few boxes in the basement, but are settled and overflowing. It's good to be back and I start my old job again on Monday!