It Just Takes Some Time

Well it has been over a year since I last blogged. I couldn't sleep tonight so I decided it would be a great time to get caught up! Over the last year I have gone to college, moved to North Carolina, become a nanny, and just enjoyed life as much as possible. It doesn't seem like a lot over the space of a year, but life sure has been busy. Time flies by so quick. I think I need to try to slow down and enjoy the journey. So, as of the first week of June, I am a nanny for Chrystal and Bryt. So far I am loving it, but it is hard work. Kids are so cute, however, they take a lot of energy! I am, however, so glad I have had this experience so far. It is funny to experience a four year old and a nine month old baby all day, every day. It definitely keeps you laughing.

The other day Ellie asked me why my fingernails are so long. (I finally learned to stop biting my nails and have been so happy with how long and pretty they are beginning to look.) So I told her that they were long because they were pretty. She then told me that Jesus doesn't like long nails. This gave me a good laugh and I could not figure out where she came up with that for days. Then a few days later I was holding her hand and I guess my nails were bothering her and she said, "See Chels? That is why Jesus doesn't like us to have long nails." I am so glad I have cute little Ellie to make me laugh each and every day. Even though she tells me that my barely getting long nails are way too long. I guess I will have to keep them very short for her. :) Ellie also sent Liz and I into giggles with one of her new toys the other day. I bought her a little disney princess pretend video camera at walmart. She had been such a good little sport, a dollar toy was the least I could do. Later that day, as Liz and I were preparing dinner before Bryt came home, Ellie went around and pretended to video tape each one of us and asking us what our plan was. She then turned the video camera toward her and pretended to video tape her plan. Apparently you can't video tape actual activities, just the plan for the day.:) I am looking forward to more silly moments with the adorable little Ellie.

Cooper is also very cute! He never fails to smile at me throughout the whole day. I have been trying to help him walk recently. He is getting so good! I think he will be walking soon! He also loves to play peek a boo. He even moves the blanket up and down all by himself! Or one of his favorite games is to shut the door between you and him and wait for you to open it... only for him to shut it again giggling. He is such a smart little guy! I love seeing him every day!

As for me, I am just adjusting to the humidity and heat, making freinds, enjoying family, and trying to enjoy the rest of the summer before school starts and life gets more busy.