One day, I'll be able to spend my time off doing whatever I want, whenever I want. One day, I won't have to spend Saturday mornings as a safety monitor. One day, I won't have to change diapers and make bottles. One day, I wont have to worry about an overzealous helper... or having enough room in the stroller. One day, I won't have to chase little trouble makers... or feed the devoted watch dog. One day my patio will be free of clutter... and my yard might be landscaped with beautiful flowers and plants. One day, I won't have to worry about clothes staying dry... or rocks wandering from their intended location. One day, I won't have to walk past babies reaching out to be picked up... or smiling when you say their name. One day, I won't have to pack "snack packs" for excited passengers... or meet Dad in the field to do pick ups and drop offs... or give c
One thing I've started to realize after a series of months of working every other weekend, is that time off is very valuable. There are so many things that I want to get accomplished in a given day or series of days, and I have just become used to failing at completing all of these things...some things can just wait, you know? Preferably not until the last minute, but realistically, that's pretty much how I roll. Anyway, this past weekend was my weekend off, and I was so happy to be able to do a few special things. First of all, can you believe that two years ago, this child: was this child? It seems so crazy to me, it feels like it was just yesterday that I got to meet him for the first time! I remember my visit to the hospital and being so in awe of the whole process. I couldn't believe that my friend had created, carried, and birthed this beautiful baby boy! I can not think of a bigger accomplishment in life. Sarah asked me if I wanted to hold him, and I remember b