Mommy's daycare

No, I am not doing daycare. I have been asked by a couple of people. I have been off for two weeks now. I left my job at Countrywide and I will be starting at Wells Fargo in Feb. 4th. I will be so close to home now and Jack will be right across the street in a new daycare home. His daycare provider Stephanie is taking in 5 foster children so we found a woman named Linda who will be taking care of him now. While I have been off I took care of a girlfriend's baby, Isabella. She a litlle over 6 months now and Jack and Issabella love playing together. It was harder than I though it would be. One starts crying and then sets off the other one. I had to hold them both or be singing to them and keep them entertained at all times (NO BREAKS FOR MOMMA) It was fun though. I can see how it would be a good option one day maybe when we have a few more kiddos and I need to stay home, but for now I'm going to work.

Mommy's Surprise Party

I am officially in my thirties and so proud of it. This has been the best birthday ever. I will always remember my 30th bday was my first birthday as a Mommy. We celebrated a number of times this year, when my parents were in town, Dan's parents came over to celebrate I celebrated with my hubby and beautiful baby the day of and I had a "surprise" birthday with all of my friends. (Dan sent an email from my email account reminding one of our friends, Oops.)I can't wait to see what my thirties bring. I can imagine lots of brothers and sisters for Jack in my future.

Cranky baby and Mommy go out to celebrate

Jack got to meet his buddy Carter James

I am so cute

My mommy is 30

You can't see me!

Thanks to Grandpa Collins and Dale and Nancy Berens Jack is all geared up and ready to go hunting. It has got to be hunting season somewhere.

Happy New Year

We found out we were pregnant a year ago today and my how our lives have changed. This has been the best year of my life. My pregnancy went very well. I was doing really good at my job (not anymore now). I have never felt so happy about my role in this world. Being a mother one of the greatest blessings I have ever had. I love Jack so much it is overwhelming. He is the best baby and he is doing so well. He is such a happy baby, always smiling and talking and lately he has been giggling. I have been having to spend more and more time away from him since I have been back to work and I see that my world will never be the same. I am constently thinking about him, even when I am with him I am thinking I don't want to have to leave him. Last night I had my first night away from him. We went to a new years eve party at our clubhouse. My girlfriend, Lori kept him overnight. I made it through and had a really good time at the party, but I missed him like crazy. What a wonderful year 2007 was and I look forward to what 2008 will bring.

Jack's first Christmas

Celebrating Aunt Marcy's birthday