Changes

A lot of things have changed here recently in the Daniel household.  First, Michael sold the Mustang.  No joke.  He really did.  Why you ask?  And to answer your question let me explain something to you about my husband.  He (and many other men I'm sure) have a need to "work on" things.  Like cars, electronics, or whatever it is they do in that man cave they call the garage.  But the Mustang was in great shape.  There wasn't much more Michael could do to it without spending a ridiculous amount of money, which just ain't gonna happen until I get some new carpet in this house...but I digress. 

So he sold this...

and now has this...

It's rugged and manly and needs many hours of work.  And it was free.  Michael sold the mustang to one of his friends who gave us this Jeep.  To me I see a piece of crap Jeep that has a cracked windshield and rust everywhere.  But Michael sees a PROJECT!  Something he can fiddle, fix, replace, rewire, repaint and who knows what else.  So if you are looking for my husband this fall chances are he is in the garage. 

Another big change is that I have gone back to work FULL TIME!  But don't worry, it is a good thing.  Don't get me wrong- I have been incredibly blessed since Mason was born that I could work part time and spend time home with him.  I felt I had the best of both worlds.  I got to stay home with my child and experience the "stay at home mom" and I got to work part time and experience the "working mom".  And honestly I love both and I have incredible respect for both.  Staying home with children is tough and it takes a lot of patience.  But being a working mom is tough in a different way.  There is always that little feeling of guilt when you leave your child.  Even though you know you are helping provide for your family.  It was a hard decision for me, but there were 2 reason why I decided to go full time... 

1- Mason goes to an amazing school.  If I am going to leave my child in someone elses hands while I am at work I better be darn sure it is the equivalent of Harvard for toddlers.  Not to brag too much, I realize he is only two, but this school is a Nationally Accredited Day School.  We were on the waiting list for a year before we even got accepted.  The director and his teachers are great.  So all that being said- it makes it much easier to go to work when I know he is in good hands.  

2- I love my job.  Honestly, I'm not just saying it.  I really do.  I love what I do, I love my boss, I love our company and I love our offices.  I don't dread going to work.  I feel incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity. 

So those are the biggest changes around here.  Mason has changed a lot over the summer too.  He is growing like a weed and speaking in full sentences.  And his biggest accomplishment lately...

Well as he says "mommy I pick my boogies out".  Yup, that's right.  Mason has learned to pick his nose.  I have to try so hard not to laugh, but it is so darn funny.  I find myself saying "get your finger out of your nose!" about 5 times a day. 

I'm sure it is just a stage and he will grow out of it in about 6-8 years.  Right?