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Who'd of thunk it?

Emily has a chore chart that we mark everyday when she does her chores and then she gets paid at the end of each week for what she's done. One morning I was making my bed and she came in and asked if I was going to put a mark on my chore chart. I told her I didn't have one and that nobody paid me to do chores and she replied, "Uh-huh, remember that penny I gave you on Monday? Well that was for your chores." Thanks Em!

I have to admit I was a little worried about being a stay-at-home-mom this summer. I worried about being bored or Emily and I driving each other crazy, but I've been surprised to find that I really enjoy it. Ever since she was born, I've always worked part-time or been in school so I'm proud to say that I'm better at it than I thought I would be! I was talking to my friend Hailey out here who has also been in school while being a Mommy and she said something that's really helped me. Instead of getting down, she said to look at it from the perspective of slowing down and actually getting to enjoy the little moments that you miss when you're trying to do a million things at once. My life has definitely slowed down a lot, but I'm amazed at how busy I can be with just one little one. I was thinking of all the hobbies I could start doing again this summer, but those thoughts are gone now that I realize everyday is about Emily and taking care of her. I wouldn't change anything, I love being with her all the time and the closeness that we have. I feel like I have a best friend by my side all day and I'm constantly entertained by her. I could always use more patience and she's definitely teaching me especially when she asks "why?" about 87 times a day. Aaron is working 10+ hours a day, six days a week so the two of us have a lot of time together, but we find fun things to do together. We've loved going to the library here (I get to read something besides text books!), the playground, riding our bikes, cooking, going shopping, giving each other foot massages, swimming, and to the zoo. Here's a look at what we've been doing:
Running through the sprinklers
At the Memphis Zoo near the panda exhibit
With friends Molly and Hailey by the elephants
Emily by the alligators (she had to make sure they couldn't get out)
Helping mom make peanut butter cookies

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Kady said…
I've been home with my kids for over a year now and am still amazed at how busy things are. It's the toughest job I've ever had, but one that I wouldn't give up for anything. So glad to hear that you guys are doing well in TN. Take care!
June 15, 2008 at 11:19 PM
The DiStefano Family said…
Holy cow emily is getting so big now!!! Happy birthday aaron. Looks like you are having some fun out there. gentry
June 19, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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