November

My intention with our family blog was NOT to post a monthly post. However, here lately, that's what it's become - sadly enough. I've been thinking a lot about my life and the business of it. I'm naturally a busy-body, and sadly, this means that the times of reflection get shoved out of the too packed schedule. This is something I am forever wanting to change...

Late October, early November I went to work with John again to help out with some employee turnover, cover for a maternity leave, and help with some of the overflow pile that was getting far too large for John to manage. One way in which this experience was a blessing was it made me soooo grateful that this is not typical for us! I don't know how working moms do it quite frankly. It's ridiculously hard. I didn't feel like I was doing anything well, and I was forever feeling guilty - was always sacrificing something. Also, what it taught me was no matter how much I loved or love my job working with John (I really do love that job - the role and the work is just so fun for me), I'm thankful I get to be home with my kiddos.

Now - you readers of our Sprunger blog - you mind me of this when I am entrenched in the long, winter months (Jan, Feb, Mar) - stuck at home with sick kids day in and day out. :) You remind me of how thankful I am to be home, ok? :)

Bathed and ready for bed!

Prepping for her very first hair cut!  We finally did it! I finally worked up the nerve to trim her hair. It was pretty much necessary for as tangley as it was getting.

Trying to figure out "what is going on!?"

First birthday cake picture you may think? Nope - just enjoying some banana, chocolate chip bars (made with whole wheat, cauliflower, lots of bananas and low fat - oh and chocolate chips :))