Is working supposed to feel like a break?

I love working this fill-in position.  It's perfect, a couple times a week for less than 6 hours, and even though my body is aching, I still feel so much better to get out of the house for a little while.  Is that bad?  I love the kids, but sometimes this feels so good.  "Free time"...gives me time to think about thinking.

Front lawn party!

long, lazy, summer days

I love the tranquil effect that water has on me.  And the baby loves it too...wow, this is so great.  I wonder why my nephew prefers the spigot to the baby pool?  They are too cute.

I SHOULD be cleaning

When he is sleeping I just want to watch him.  He looks so peaceful there on the bed, quiet and blissful.  I can't believe my daughter is ten years old, I remember watching her sleep like this.  It amazes me that children can be so peaceful...Now, if only he could sleep long enough for me to clean the living room...Hah!  He is awake.

Relaxation station...

It is so nice laying here while he nurses.  I just need to rest my eyes for a moment.  He is drifting off to his nap.  mmmm, this is nice.  Maybe I'll put the blanket over myself just a little.  I really need to clean the kitchen while he is napping...ZZZZZZZZZZZ

My eight month old can dance!

Live music is playing in the park...he is dancing.  I wonder what he is thinking about when he hears the music...It must be so pure.  He is clapping his hands, Oh my God he is totally clapping his hands to the beat!!  He is so cute.  My God I love him so much.  Man.

Did I put soap in the dishwasher?

I wonder if I can put this Onesie in the dishwasher? I think it is a better pre-soak than just that Mrs. Meyers baby stain remover. Should I put the Mrs. Meyers on and THEN put it in the dishwasher? Hmmm, does this mean I have to take out the dishes?
NAH.