it's been awhile (or so it seems) since I last posted. It's been awhile for me, anyway.
Yesterday was my official first day as a part-time nanny. I loved it and had a blast getting to know the family. I feel I've been placed in this family for various reasons, and it feels great to know that this is where I belong. After months and months of searching for families, I finally found one that I can be a part of and they respect me and accept me... which is very hard to find! Anyway, I've been wondering how I'm going to manage three jobs at once. It may get very rough (and I'm sure you'll be hearing some of that) but I know I can do it and am fully capable.
So, anyway, the last days in North Carolina were packed with adventure and fun. We went tubing, horseback riding, and hiking. David and I enjoyed the hiking the best. It was a trail that led to a glorious waterfall, and I just happened to take pictures right when the sun was hitting the top of the rock.
The hike was tough. I felt how out of shape I am. And what's funny is that just 10 months ago I could have hiked that thing, no problem. I lived in Colorado, after all.
But living in a flat and humid state has made me realize two things:
1. I have a hard time exercising as it is, so add heat to that and I definitely won't do it. In fact, my greatest memory of exercising was when we climbed a 14,000 ft mountain in Colorado July 2009 as we were in the middle of a blizzard. I love, love, love cold weather.
2. There are no hills. No mountains. No shift in terrain. And the city is very low altitude - meaning when I DO exercise I have a harder time feeling it.
Being in North Carolina for a week made me realize how I need to start exercising more. All those hills & stairs wore me out! So, today I started back on Pilates. I use to do Pilates all the time, but haven't in awhile. It feels good to stretch and engage muscles I haven't really engaged in awhile.
The last day in North Carolina rained. It was a melancholy day. It's always rough to say goodbye, and I have the hardest time. But goodbyes can be seen as hopeful for the chance to reunite soon, and we will see them very soon. By then Salvatore will be walking and saying more words, and Rachael will be a few months away from being 4 years old. Time flies by so quickly.
The cutest kids you'll ever meet:
(Yes, I did Sal's hair that day... hehe)
(I love the way he smirks when I aim the camera at him. Water is dripping from his nose, I love this picture. It shows his childlike spirit.)
Poncho was his name. I fell in love:
The rain on our last day:
Thank you for following my blog. Your comments have been really encouraging to me and have built me up. Thank you also for the constructive criticism. It means the world to me!
P.S. If you're wondering about the song, yes it's true: David converted me to Dawson's Creek now! It was way before my generation so I never watched it growing up, but we now have a few seasons on DVD so it's our new show. Love the song. Old school. :-)
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