Working Mommy

A working mommy is a lot more than just a "working mommy." Today I didn't get home from work until about 9:00 because I had a dinner meeting to go to for work. It would have been a heck of a lot more informative had I not been so familiar with special education and co-teaching. I did meet a nice teacher who enjoys co-teaching and we chatted, no not about the seminar, about our children. She has a 3 month old and we shared stories about being first time mothers. Maybe I would have gotten more out of the session had I not been wishing I was at home feeding Madison her sweet potatoes and attempting to keep her hands out of her mouth and hair while she was eating. I couldn't help but think about how truly amazed she is by the fact that water is so much fun to splash in the bathtub. When does it get easier? When will I be able to focus all of my attention to one topic at work, instead of always reverting back to my cutie pie? Will it ever happen? Anyone have advice for me--a working mother who knows that is best for the family yet still has a strong desire to stay at home? Anyone????

Green Beans

Maddie ate green beans for the first time today and I must say, she did end up enjoying them. Her first reaction was priceless, as you can see. At one point she began eating the beans off of the high chair! Maybe she will have the same nickname as I do someday....."Beaner."

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We have a spoiled little girl!

Honestly, I never thought in a million years that my daughter would be spoiled at the ripe ol' age of almost 6 months. I don't know who does more spoiling Daddy or Grandma! (They leave me the important job like buying the diapers, wipes, formula, and of course some of Maddie's new clothes.
Yesterday Carmen bought her the cutest Jumperoo. She was in it this morning and wasn't too sure of it, but by this afternoon she had pretty much mastered the jumping aspect. She was having so much fun jumping and entertaining the adults around her that she fell asleep in it! (My sister has the picture. I will have to post it at another time.) So, that was gift number one of this weekend.
Today, my mom was out shopping with her friend Sharon at BJs and they found the cutest Halloween costume for Maddie. I have been saying repeatedly that I would love for her to be a little peapod because the costumes are so adorable, and she is my little 'shweet pea' and my mom found a great deal on one. She picked it up for us and we had Maddie model it for us. (My sister has this picture too, so you will have to see it another time). So, that was gift number two this weekend. Spoiled. Loved very much....spoiled!