Us Right Now – January 15

jake
This was Jake’s first week back at work after the long vacation. I think the vacation was a huge success for all of us and it gave him tons of energy to power through the long days he worked since he went back. He’s been happy and energetic and productive the whole time. I think there’s a lesson about the value of rest somewhere in there and I think I need to pay attention to it.

karen
I’m still mostly doing the same thing: preparing for CHA, working, exercising, and making portraits. Three of my classes started this week so I have a ton of homework and I have promptly begun to feel like I am falling behind but I am trying to coach myself daily and give myself permission to pace it all so that I can keep getting the sleep I need and not drive myself insane. This year is just as much about slowing down as it is about moving forward, so I keep working on reminding myself that.

david
David had another great week at school. We finished another book, did some more workbooks, and he even had a playdate all by himself. He’s growing up and there’s nothing I can do about it. Part of me loves watching him grow and part of me is so sad that pieces of his life are happening without me already. He’s such a kind, gentle soul and I am so thankful to have him in my life.

nathaniel
Nathaniel continued to be about the choo-choo. But now he’s also got a blankie. He seems to like having it around and grabs it from his crib when he gets up from sleep or naps. He started saying more words this week like “up” and “nana” for banana. He also has a word for the blanket. He’s been eating carrots and corn and even green beans sometimes. He laughs a lot and hugs me a lot. He also cuddles under the blankets with me often which is my very favorite thing. I love and adore him and I am so glad I am here to see him grow up.

and here’s the card version: