simple pleasure.
in an effort to truly recognize the simple pleasures in my life, i have compiled a list of random happenings that made the last seven days a little lot brighter. ((& trust me, they were all very much appreciated.)) babies. one of my best friends from high school delivered a precious baby girl, Maggie, on December 13th.  last weekend was the first time i was able to drive up to Chicago to meet the bundle of joy- she was all eight pounds of adorableness. within 10 minutes of arriving, i was feeding the little one & watching her as she squirmed around on my shoulder trying to get comfortable.  from her pink onesie to her matching pom pom socks, she was everything i thought she would be and so much more.  it’s incredible to see such a great friend become a mother & i can only imagine the happiness that Margaret Ann will continue to bring to the lives of others.  she was just so darn adorbs. New Year’s Eve.  i spent my NYE driving home from Chicago, proceeding to slip on my flannel pajamas, & nursing a glass of champagne at midnight…mainly because i felt i had to, not because i necessarily was ready to ring in the new year with bells & whistles & party hats. how’s that sound for exciting? NYE has never been a big deal…or perhaps i should say, i’ve never made it out to be one.  I’m perfectly content relaxing, watching a few of the countdown shows, & taking a minute to think about the past year. this year met my expectations & i have to say, not having to plan out a NYE outfit was pretty nice. work on New Year’s Day. clearly, i wasn’t the only ingenius person to decide that sequins were a necessity in the work-place on the first of January. i walked into work & was greeted by three fellow employees all doing our best to glam it up. granted, we were not busy & there were not a lot of people to even appreciate our shine, but it was worth the attempt, nonetheless. endless opportunities.  sometimes, it’s difficult to know when to stop looking; however, i feel like until it truly feels right, it’s probably not time to quit.  so, that’s the road i’m taking- the one where looking for advancement feels right, where taking on more responsibility seems natural, & the one where suggestions from others are not a time to feel intimidated-but more a time to consider their reasoning & to proceed.  i am eager that this year will be for feeling content, feeling more at home, & finally feeling somewhat settled…more so this year than any of the past five years. that shouldn’t be too difficult to accomplish! three-day work week. amen. nannying. there are moments when i’m driving the three girls to & from their various activities when i think, “man, am i glad i am not yet a mother!” & then there are times, like last night, when i think, “there really is no better entertainment than listening to three girls, ages 11-16, gab about life.”  from 5:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. there is never a dull moment. & i may or may not have a surprise in store for them tomorrow morning that i may or may not be holding over their heads just in case they decide to smart off to their nanny!

in an effort to truly recognize the simple pleasures in my life, i have compiled a list of random happenings that made the last seven days a little lot brighter. ((& trust me, they were all very much appreciated.))

  • babies. one of my best friends from high school delivered a precious baby girl, Maggie, on December 13th.  last weekend was the first time i was able to drive up to Chicago to meet the bundle of joy- she was all eight pounds of adorableness. within 10 minutes of arriving, i was feeding the little one & watching her as she squirmed around on my shoulder trying to get comfortable.  from her pink onesie to her matching pom pom socks, she was everything i thought she would be and so much more.  it’s incredible to see such a great friend become a mother & i can only imagine the happiness that Margaret Ann will continue to bring to the lives of others.  she was just so darn adorbs.
  • New Year’s Eve.  i spent my NYE driving home from Chicago, proceeding to slip on my flannel pajamas, & nursing a glass of champagne at midnight…mainly because i felt i had to, not because i necessarily was ready to ring in the new year with bells & whistles & party hats. how’s that sound for exciting? NYE has never been a big deal…or perhaps i should say, i’ve never made it out to be one.  I’m perfectly content relaxing, watching a few of the countdown shows, & taking a minute to think about the past year. this year met my expectations & i have to say, not having to plan out a NYE outfit was pretty nice.
  • work on New Year’s Day. clearly, i wasn’t the only ingenius person to decide that sequins were a necessity in the work-place on the first of January. i walked into work & was greeted by three fellow employees all doing our best to glam it up. granted, we were not busy & there were not a lot of people to even appreciate our shine, but it was worth the attempt, nonetheless.
  • endless opportunities.  sometimes, it’s difficult to know when to stop looking; however, i feel like until it truly feels right, it’s probably not time to quit.  so, that’s the road i’m taking- the one where looking for advancement feels right, where taking on more responsibility seems natural, & the one where suggestions from others are not a time to feel intimidated-but more a time to consider their reasoning & to proceed.  i am eager that this year will be for feeling content, feeling more at home, & finally feeling somewhat settled…more so this year than any of the past five years. that shouldn’t be too difficult to accomplish!
  • three-day work week. amen.
  • nannying. there are moments when i’m driving the three girls to & from their various activities when i think, “man, am i glad i am not yet a mother!” & then there are times, like last night, when i think, “there really is no better entertainment than listening to three girls, ages 11-16, gab about life.”  from 5:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. there is never a dull moment. & i may or may not have a surprise in store for them tomorrow morning that i may or may not be holding over their heads just in case they decide to smart off to their nanny!
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