Not So Endless Summer

Over the past 3 years I've had 2 full summer's off. I've felt like a teacher in some ways - having a nice 3 month hiatus mid way through the year. During these times I've gotten to know two of the most precious beings in my world. The summer of '07 was my Princess Olivia Sha and the summer of '09 has brought Prince Ace.

What an amazing gift is has been to spend time and get to know one another as mommy and baby. I have gotten to spend hours this summer just looking at sweet Ace's chubby little cheeks and dark chocolate eyes. I know how to comfort him better than any one else. I know which of his gestures means he's hungry and which mean he's tired. He's a officially a momma's boy - just the way my little 11 week old should be.

I've also had the chance to spend one on one time with my Livie Loo. We've spent hours at the YMCA pool - jumping in and out of the water, learning to float and doing the pool time Hokey Pokey. We've made inch worms in playdough and colored Elmo pictures, scribbled on the sidewalk and started to learn how to ride a tricycle.

We didn't go on any fancy or not so fancy vacations. We were at home. And I loved every minute.

I go back to work in one more week and I am really going to miss these two faces.











(Thank you so much, Mom - this summer has been such a gift because of you. I will treasure it my whole life.)