Sunday, May 30, 2010
When I was in SLC speaking at some conferences, we (me, Lyla mom, sisters) stayed at the Little America, specifically so we could take a dip in their fancy smancy pool(s). Lyla LOVED swimming. Loved it. She kicked and splashed and giggled the whole time. I loved taking her. Looking forward to a summer of swimming (including mommy and me swim lessons!).
Here's Lyla sportin her rash guard and bottoms... I thought it would be the warmest of the FOUR suits. 
It's funny how seemingly unimportant moments can hit you unexpectedly and remind you of just how beautifully amazing that moment is, making it monumental. This day, at the Washington City Park was one of them. I was putting sunscreen on Lyla for the first time. In that moment, where we were less than two years ago suddenly came flooding back to me. I was just struck by the fact that there I was, sitting there putting sunscreen on the beautiful chubby rolls of a baby I wondered if I would ever have. I am forever grateful for her, and these experiences to remind me to treasure every moment.......p.s. Thanks for dealing with me waxing philosophical from time to time :)
Saturday, May 29, 2010
We had a fantastic Easter with the cutest Easter Bunny ever. We just stuck around home, had a egg hunt in Jenny's basement, colored eggs, and ate a yummy dinner. Lyla scored some serious swag including her first sippy cup, food, a levi jacket that was obnoxiously expensive and cute, and some toys. I tried to tell her why we celebrate Easter but I think she was a little lost. haha. It was fun teaching my primary kids about Easter. I showed them eggs and a basket and said, "Is this why we celebrate Easter"? Thinking they would all say yes (they're 5) but they all said NO! We celebrate the ressurection! What smart little stinkers! I love it. And I love every holiday with my girl...Here's some photos...
Like I said...the cutest Easter Bunny. Eek.
Monday, May 17, 2010
There's a post about LV a few back. You don't want to miss Lyla in her booty shorts, sun glasses and glads. Does anyone read this anymore?
Friday, May 7, 2010
A time for everything.
Just when I think life has reached some level of stability, I find myself somewhere new, somewhere I've never been before.
I think this season is about surrendering control, nurturing, and taking a step into the unknown
After a lot of agonizing, pros and cons lists, and chocolate, I decided to quit my job.
In truth it wasn't that hard of a decision to make: I was afforded the opportunity to stay home more, and I jumped at it. What was hard, was surrendering the plans and padded income...and saying goodbye to a job that has really been my life for the last two years. That has provided me with more challenges, growth, and rewards than I really thought possible in such a sort time.
How many people can say they found the best raspberry vinaigrette dressing at a restaurant called the Merry Wives Cafe in none other than Colorado City? How many people can say they've done marriage counseling with one, two and even three wives?! How many people have sat around a beautiful oak table and laughed with the women while they joked about drawing straws and being disappointed when they won? How many women have cried with a mother, who just lost their child to the world, because polygamy gives them an out? How many people have got to speak to hundreds of people, who pay money, to hear about knowledge only you and a handful of other people have in the whole world? How many people get to read their name in the paper and see their face in the news? (ok I don't love that part but it's different that's for sure). I got to live and work in the trenches and grass roots of change. I really had a great experience, summed up by this great line, uttered by the genious Rumi,
"Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field, I will meet you there"
...But how many people get to wake up to Lyla? And see her smiling face in bed, and know we can stay this way all day?
So yea, I quit...but I didn't remove my hat from the proverbial ring completely because 1) we can't afford it and 2) I believe some work makes me appreciate the time I have with Lyla, forcing me to be in the moment and 3) work forces me to leave the little one for a bit so she can socialize as she's quite the mommy's girl.
It's funny how things that are meant to be. A position at the hospital opened up-miraculously. And, all in one week, I was offered a job as a contract therapist for Chrysalis (private agency working with disabled) and at the hospital. It all worked out beautifully, as the hospital job is PRN (about 12 hours a month) and Chrysalis is about 9 hours of therapy a week. So all in all, I work about 12 hours a week...all of which I schedule whenever I want. I see clients in the evening so Lyla can hang with dad, Monday morning, so Lyla can hang with the cousins, and Friday for a bit (Todd has Fridays off). Did I mention both jobs pay exceptionally well. One is DOUBLE what I was making at my old job, meaning, I'm not taking that much of a pay cut. I do have to hold my own malpractice insurance but that's nothing.
So far there's been the growing pains, transitioning out and in. Intermountain has insane training..even if you are only working 3 hours a week. In one week, I had all day orientation, had to see 8 clients for Chrysalis, AND had to speak at two trainings for the SN. One is in the clip below and the other was for NASW spring professional series. Both great experiences but the week about did me in. I kept telling myself better days were on the horizon and they really are...but training doesn't really setting until June. We're surviving and I've had great help from family so I haven't had to leave Lyla too much. My mom watched Lyla during orientation at the hospital so I could nurse her and see her on the breaks and lunch. That was a lifesaver as I've never left her more than 3 hours.
Ok, I'm rambling, but that's the scoop. I'm loving having full days where we don't have to go anywhere...where work is no where near my mind. I love that this job forces me to leave her a bit so she can play with dad and cousins (I'd seriously never left her excpet for meetings before).
so yea, I'm blessed. Lucky. pleased as punch.
How could I not buy this for Lyla. Seriously?
Yup. A baby pack for the doll. Lyla's is in a light pink hawaiian print. Honestly. What next?
Sunday, May 2, 2010
We had our own Las Vegas Vacation over Spring Break. We went to swim and have warm weather. It was cold/windy. The pool in our hotel was closed. My mom got a smoking room. Our AC broke. I had a weird heart episode one night and had to skip the strip festivities as I could not see anything. My mom and brother got food poisoning. Good times.
At least Lyla got to debut her rocking booty shorts and gladiator sandals. Killer huh?
I took Jenny to Colbie Calliat for her birthday. It was fantastic. I love her music and her new island influence. She sang lucky in love with her guitarist. It was soooo good! I loved our sister day, we went shopping before and had shakes and burgers. And let me just add...Jenny is the best sister a girl could ask for. She rocks as a sister and a mom too. Love you Jen!Saturday, May 1, 2010
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