Catching Up-Part I

The past several months have flown by in a blur. I can't believe that it's already a new year and halfway through January.

Here are some highlights over the last 3 1/2 months.

November:
The two families that I nanny for took long trips for Thanksgiving so it allowed me that chance to go home, see my family, and meet my niece.  Here is the first picture we ever took together. 

This first meeting was actually really great. She let me hold her and talk to her but the majority of our relationship is more like the next picture. Megan says that she only wants me as a "Sugar Momma" but doesn't want the quality time. Over the next couple of days she warmed up to me a little. 

After her bath. Even though I warmed her towel in front of a heater so she would be all toasty after leaving the warm bath water she still cried at me. 

For the first time in 3 years, I was able to go pick out a Christmas tree with the family. I love this picture. This was the tree the the little Chaudhari family chose. 

I headed back to Washington the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It was such a good time there with everyone. A little too quick but was easy to leave knowing that in just 20 days I would be heading back for a longer Christmas break. 

December:

In December B and I celebrated 3 years as nanny and kid. Holy Cow. I cannot believe that 3 years have passed. This kid is so incredibly witty, funny, smart, sweet, and kind. I am daily amazed at the words that come out of his mouth, the things he asks and the things he overhears and remembers. I feel like I spend so much time being a little frustrated by the million questions that he asks or his rambunctious nature that I miss sweet moments with him.

I live in the basement bedroom at his house and have noticed over the last months a different friendship has begun. When I am off work our relationship is different. He's been following me downstairs, sitting on my bed and just spending time with me. I struggle with it a little. Sometimes I do just want the quiet but the majority of the time I'm sensitive to this being Danielle and Steve's time with Ben. I don't want to take that time from them. But I'm striving to cherish those moments of quality time that are unexpected. 

I am so proud of the boy that he is and super thankful to be a part of his life. It really has been the best. 

Me and B. 

December 19th marked as especially sad day for E and I (though this picture was taken about a week before that in a moment of my sadness). This was the last day we would be together for the whole day. When the new year rolled around and the holidays were over, this chick would be starting school. Luckily, I get to pick her up 3 days a week so there is still some quality time and she can't forget me. It's just not the same. So many changes. 

On December 14th, this girlie turned 3 months. Absolutely unbelievable. 

Our work holiday party was this day and so E came all dressed up. Of course, N had to get her tutu out and get ready to party also. Sweet girls.