Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Going back to work...or kind of!!!!

So, for two years I have had the privilege to be a stay at home Mommie with my little girl. Last month, a short term opportunity arose where I will be going back to work, two days a week. We have co-ordinated it so Annie will be cared for by her Dad which works out well for everyone... except maybe the small person who is really upset about it. Her Dad works very long shifts and is gone by the time we are up and doesn't come home until after 6:30 pm sometimes. This is in exchange for four days off, which we enjoy as a family immensely. Anyway, the small person isn't too sure about his whole idea of Mommie being at work as her experience is long hours of not seeing Daddy. Oh and she asks for him all day long so we call him at work and he calls us at least once a day. Anyway, I am sure it will all be fine but my Mommie guilt is coming to the fore... I know Annie will be JUST FINE with her Daddy and the hours are not long, it's just I have worked sooooo hard on her attachment and I don't want anything to ruin all of our precious work... hmnnn... any thoughts?

Oh and here are some photos!!!
Annie reading to her stuffies and Baby Rachael.



Ready to go to yoga class with her teddy on her back and her hair extensions in... LOL, such a silly smile!!!! Actually, I am lucky to get a photo these days as the young miss isn't really interested in having her photo taken!!!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Two years...


Now and...


Then...
It was two years ago today... Annie became part of our family. Wow, I can't believe it was so long ago and then again, I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is an amazing child and we are so privileged to have her in our lives.
Annie's latest phrases are: "sure, why not" when you ask her if she would like to do something.
:"my options are..." when she is deciding how to behave in a certain situation
:"my mommy and daddy are my bestest friends EVER... oh and teddy too"
:"not Hot chocolate please, WARM chocolate"
She just cracks me up!!! Oh and Annie can draw an "A" on her aqua.dood.le!! She is very proud of this.
The little girl we met two years ago has grown into an amazing three year old who still loves to eat, party AND read her books. She is a caring, loving child who has to make sure all crying babies are safe, everyone around her is fed and she has people around her to give and get her hugs from. Couldn't ask for more...
LOVE this photo of Annie and her Bubble Tea in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year Celebrations!!!!!!!!!!!!