In laws

Afternoon nap

Because by now I'm sure you know I love my naps!!

Feasts

Tonight my mother in law cooked for 4 hours and prepared a feast for dinner. I am so thankful for all her hard work esp when it comes to cooking and helping me wash the dishes. 

Toddler joy

I can't describe how happy I am when Chloe is happy and laughing and enjoying herself doing whatever it is she's doing. I feel like she radiates with joy in those moments. I hope she continues to feel like that as she grows older. 

Efficient customer service

It's nice when you can easily get a live person to speak to and a supervisor when you ask for one. 

Responsible patients

My last 2 patients both called in to reschedule their appointments before their appointment times. It's so nice when patients take ownership of their health and are respectful of my time. 

Camera screens

Chloe isn't much of a picture taker but if you show her the screen and she can see herself she's all about it!! Check her out:

8/22: Play rooms

Chloe loves going to Ate Emmy's house because she has a big pool and a whole bunch of new toys!! Since Bradley's super mobile the rooms are baby proofed too! So I can sit and watch Chloe play without worrying she's going to fall and hit herself. 

Alex

I'm so thankful for Alex. For all that he does for us and all that he means to us. Even when I'm being bratty he takes a deep breath and manages to make things better and make me feel better. I would truly be lost without him. 

My privileges

I'm lucky to live my life, to have the conveniences I have, to be fortunate enough to have a job, a house and my family & friends.

CSV files

FINALLY! Our IT person was able to create a report from our EHR that pulls the data into a CSV file for me and he even formatted it so I can do a data dump directly into the excel file I have to upload. Saves me so much time and I'm 100% certain of the contents!

Faith

I've recently been reminding myself to 'Let go & let God' which is just a small statement but reflects my overall sentiment. I need to be strong in my faith and trust that God has things planned for me.

No construction!

There was supposed to be construction on the 10 freeway fastrak until 8/20 but as of today it was gone! Nice!!!

Cheerios in church

Chloe ate Cheerios all throughout mass today so she was really well behaved in church. 

'Healthy' snacks

Baked snap beans from Costco so yummy!

Gratitude

I read something the other day that said to better appreciate things start your sentences with 'I get to...' Instead of 'I have to...' and thinking about it it's so true!! I am so privileged in many aspects of my life and I'm so lucky I 'get to' do some of the things I 'have to' do. I hope I never forget that. 

Extra clothes

I was very unprepared today when we went swimming at my sisters house. I didn't bring any dinner or PJs for Chloe to wear but luckily there was a random small shirt she fit in the house. 

The outside

Chloe was starting to get upset when I was going to leave for work since she's a momma's girl sometimes but when Lola opened the sliding door and they went outside everything was all better.  The outside has such a great calming effect on her and I'm so thankful that she enjoys being outside but also that we have a nice backyard where she can roam freely.

night time nap

aka going to sleep early but on the couch first then moving into the bedroom.  I took a nap around 830 last night and i'm very glad i did because Chloe woke up early this morning!

Clean dishes

Bonus for today is Alex washing the dishes after dinner. Thanks honey!!

Mickey fickey mix

DJ EMan's Mickey fickey mix is almost always legit. Definitely a great way to start the day and pass time while in traffic. 

Family friends

It's nice when you can talk to and hang out with friends like they're your family.

Fancy pants breakfast

Because YUM!!! This was delicious!

PS. Thanks Alton Brown for the scrambled eggs tips!

Open wine bottles

If you open it to use when you cook dinner it's automatic that you drink it with dinner right? Too late! 

Being seen early

I checked in for my doctors appointment early since I brought a book to read in case I had to wait. Luckily I was seen right away and I left the office at 220 when my appointment time was 240! Thanks kaiser!

Quiet time

When I get to sit and unwind

Scallops

Alex cooked scallops with broccolini and stir fried black rice with zucchini for dinner. It was delicious! Each time he cooks scallops I think, 'Man, these are so good I'm never making scallops again!'

Night feeding

I love it when Chloe sleeps straight through the night but if she does she only sleeps 11 hrs total and wakes up around 630/7. If we have to feed her in the middle of the night she usually sleeps 12-12.5 hours and will wake up between 730/8 or later! So some nights I don't mind having to feed her. It also gives me a time to hold and cuddle her without her wiggling away from me. 

Afternoon nap

Simply because I'm tired in the afternoon too!