The Sweetest Cutest Lion I Ever Did See

Crazy Weather!

Here in NC, the weather has been from one extreme to the other. Last week, we had our air conditioning on because of the warmer temperatures and humidity. Fast forward to yesterday when a cold front pushed through the area bringing a sharp drop in temperatures...and this week, it appears that we are in for some bone-chilling cold weather. Last night, the cold front also brought rain and strong winds which made for a yucky cold night.
Luckily, Joe, Daniel, and I spent a good portion of Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening getting yardwork done while the temperature was more moderate in nature. We even put out a couple of fall decorations. Here is a picture of Joe and Daniel getting ready to light the jack-o-lantern outside on our front porch this evening.
Hope this message finds you staying warm and comfy in this fall season!

Is this comfortable?

Today, Daniel was napping, and I decided to snap some pictures of his peaceful slumber. For the life of me, I cannot imagine how sleeping in this position would be comfortable. But night after night and nap after nap, this is how Daniel sleeps. Weird.

Here is the center of my universe...

Guilty Pleasures

Only for you, my blogging audience, would I admit to actually liking the following things:

--The Delilah radio show (yep, very sappy, indeed)
--Adult Contemporary Christmas Music (none of those traditional carols for me, thank you)
--QVC (I'm REALLY trying to quit, but it just keeps sucking me in)
--Ketchup on steak (and it doesn't matter the quality of steak--I must have ketchup)
--Lifetime movies (the ultimate of sappiness, but who doesn't appreciate mindless entertainment from time to time?)
--Anthony Bourdain (Why am I obsessed with this man? He is absolutely fascinating, I cannot tell a lie)
--Russian Rock (I had to throw this one in. Ever since Joe came back from Russia, I've been hooked on music that I haven't the slightest clue as to what they are singing. But, nevertheless, it rocks.)

If You're Happy and You Know it...

Missing my time as a SAHM

Daniel was absolutely wild today. He is usually pretty wide open, but tonight, Daniel was wide open times 10. I suppose that even though we tried to keep him on the move, we just cannot replace the companionship that his daycare friends provide him. We all have had a lovely day off, but I truly think that Daniel is ready to get back to his routine and his friends.

I cannot say I'm ready to get back to work just yet. After having extended breaks with Daniel, I always start getting nostalgic for my maternity leave and wishing that I could be a stay-at-home mom once again. I know that if I was able to stay-at-home, I would miss my students and probably my independence, but I cannot help but wonder what life would be like if I didn't have to work. I know that tomorrow will be tough when I have to leave Daniel, and I know that there will be times during the day when I will be watching the clock not knowing how I am going to make it through the day without Daniel...such is the life of a WOHM. I know that I should be thankful to have a job so that I can support my son without outside assistance.

Why can't I just be happy with things as they are? Why can't I ever be satisfied living my current reality? Why is the grass always greener on the other side?