I got my 2nd Covid shot yesterday! Zander was working with me for the Work from Home Wednesday (also St. Patrick's Day) so he got to join me for this monumental event. This week marks one year since our world completely changed and how we did "normal things" looked drastically different. I remember the uncertainty I felt a year ago.... kids weren't in school.... trying to juggle full time job responsibilities, being a mom and encouraging my kids as they worked and played (all while not being able to leave our home). Things have gotten better in that schools are reopening and our routines we used to be accustomed to are slowly starting to look familiar. I continue to be thankful for the health of our family members as this past year has brought a lot of loss and sadness to many people I know. I had to document this step toward healing for many and hopefully back to the normal we knew and loved.... "kids being kids" and having the ability to be within 6 feet of someone, getting hugs from family members/friends/teachers, playing on playgrounds and hopefully no more masks! ;)
My co-worker since Grammy and Grandpa were out of town for our Work from Home Wednesday... and yes we worked from the building! Mommy had things that needed to be done there! ;)
This boy is so excited to be playing baseball this spring. He asked to go practice at the field at the elementary school up the street from our house. On the way, he picked me flowers and talked about all he was going to do at practice, including hitting some homeruns! He found some bouncy balls while at the field and he was so excited to share one of them with his brother who was helping daddy with yardwork while we practiced. I love this boy's heart for others and his enthusiasm about everything including baseball and bouncy balls! ;)
We celebrated Zack's birthday a week early. I got to take him to Waffle House for dinner and then we had cookie cake made by Sarah the next evening! I was so excited that I had the right candles for the occasion.... I genuinely didn't realize I was a decade off! haha Here's to always celebrating 29th birthdays even if this year is actually one year before the big 4-0! ;)
My parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past weekend. I continue to be so thankful for the example that have shown me all these years of unconditional love and a committed marriage. I know that marriage is hard but they have shown us that it is worth every hard moment!
I love being able to pick up my niece on Wednesdays (and sometimes on Friday too)! I love hearing her talk to the boys in the car. I cannot get over how grown up she is! She enthusiastically says each song on the radio is her favorite and can sing along to all the words!
I love the relationship these "bookend cousins" share! Since Z goes over to Grammy's on Wednesday and Eli is there every day, you can tell they are very close. I think it is such an incredible bond that would not have been possible if we hadn't gone through the last year in a pandemic. While Emerson and Maddox continue to be really close due to their closer ages, I think these times between Zander and Eli will make them close due to these experiences they have shared.
And then a few pictures before going to school in the mornings.. selfies and pictures when it is "Tie Day" ........ both my boys are growing up so fast!
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