Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Had to run down to Orlando to be part of a digital health conference. I was actually a moderator, pretty cool. It has been so energizing, motivating, inspiring, thought-provoking and truly just good for my brain and soul. That said, being away from the fam is always hard.

Guilt...oh yeah. Jason is doing it all, Avery tried to kiss the phone last night and Sydney told Jason when she got into bed that we (Jason and I) are never allowed to go anywhere because she loves us too much. So sweet! Miss them, but it really is so good for all of us to realize our everyday "stuff" is appreciated. So moms, go do what you need to do and being gone (even for just a little while) makes everyone appreciate each other just a little more.

And just for fun, here is a picture of the little ducks made out of butter that we had at lunch at the Peabody Hotel Orlando. Hysterical! And of course, I have collected good tchotchkes to take home to make everyone happy that mommy is home.

Motivation

So, two posts in one day, huh!  I know, pretty crazy over here.  Actually, I came to my blog to write one thing and got totally distracted updating things on it, then found the post that I hadn't posted...and you see, I am a little scattered today.  But, here is my point. 

Last week, laying in bed way too early in the morning trying to go back to sleep I did some thinking.  It was really good, quiet thinking, probably like meditation.  But in that hour or so, I decided I needed to get back in the swing of things.  Avery is almost one and it is time!  I need to get movtivated about my health, about my work, about life.  And all I could think of was this commercial I have seen for Kaiser Permanente about motivation.  I really love it and it has stuck with me.  I really do need to find my motivation...where did I put that?  I think it might just be starting to peak out from under the bed:)  Keep ya posted.

Where did that movitation go? Kaiser

Cabin Fever

"You know you have cabin fever pretty bad when you are thrilled to go for a one hour walk and sit in the park when it's 20 degrees outside. Yes, that is what I am doing and here's my viewpoint."

Pretty awesome, huh!?  It's even funnier when you go back and realize you wrote that post nearly a month ago and as you were about to post it, you got the call that your 11-month old was throwing up again at day care.  So much for that walk.  Our family is glad January is over! 

Workin' For A Livin'

Ever wish you could just not work.  I mean you know those days where you just want to rest. No more kids at home with you, deadlines to meet or other "stuff" to get done.  Wow, I so know those days.  Yet, there is always that need and want in the back of my head to be contributing, to be adding value and brillance in some way.  I guess that's why I will always still work.  It gives me an outlet, a place to have my own space and really I do love what I do.  I get to work on the coolest things, with the most interesting and amazing people and well, I guess, I'm just lucky.  Even on the days when you wish you didn't have to work, hang in there, it really is all worth it.  Plus, I guess there is that little thing called money that helps us have all the things we need and think we need. Cheers to all working moms everywhere!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Here's hoping you have a wonderful holiday season!  I'll be BACK in 2012!

Introducing, Avery Elizabeth!

 

 I just realized how long it has been since I have posted.  I admit I had to take a break from most things near the end of my pregnancy and these first few months of Avery's life.  Too hectic, too overwhelming, too much!  So, I am feeling like we are settling in to our new normal and like I want to get back to the blog and really talking about all the things that have been going on in my head and see if they go on in every other mom's head:)  For starters, I thought I would at least introduce you to our new addition.  She's already grown like a week. Be back soon!

Survival Mode




Seriously...



Snowed in



Survival mode...that's how we have made it through the past 10 days.  I didn't know what this was really before Sydney came along.  But now, it seems to creep up on me when the "going gets tough."  A week of no school due to snow and ice, stuck in the house for 3-4 of those days, everyone in the house sick and me, 8.5 months pregnant.  We made it through last week and back to what I consider normalcy today, but wow, at a few points we were holding it together by a mere strand.  With tears, tantrums, screaming, sleepless nights, slamming doors, most of the snow and an ant infestation behind us.  I look forward to a few days of sanity, maybe we'll even make it through the month!  Hope your January has started off in more than survival mode:)