Harrison's Wish

This past Sunday we enjoyed a great day at Zoo Atlanta. It was a breezy and beautiful day and I have great pictures to post soon.

While we were there, Harrison, Piper and Ava wanted to put coins in the donation tub that spins the coins around the funnel. As they did this, Harrison made a wish. He wished for....

"another Mommy."

I immediately felt the breath suck out of me and I froze for a second. When I felt like I could speak, I asked him what he meant. He said...

"I need another Mommy to come to be with me when you go to work and then when you come home, that other Mommy can leave and you can come back."

I have ALWAYS had tremendous personal guilt for working. I know everyone has their opinion, but regardless of how successful my career is or has been, I have always wanted to be home with the kids. Unfortunately, financially it is not a wise decision for our family and so I am a working mom. I had a stay at home mom and I know how great that is. I do not know what it feels like to be shuffled around every day, but my kids do and Harrison has always had a tough time with it. If I did not have enough guilt already, I sure do now after hearing my Minnie Man's wish. He was not being mean or hurtful, just matter of fact.

So, I am hitting the lotto tonight which is my current answer to this dilemma.

The Aquarium with Meili

Last weekend we were so excited to meet some friends that were visiting from out of town at the Aquarium. It was so good to see everyone. Poor Piper was a bit exhausted with missing nap time, but all in all everyone did ok. Piper and Meili didn't realize fuss that much with each other, but Meili was hilarious and every time someone would say China, she would get all excited and say she is from China. So cute!

The Mountain House

Here is a small glipse of the Mountain House. We try to go up two times a month and hopefully we are headed there this weekend. It is Harrison's favorite place to go!

Mike Hates This Outfit

When we were waiting for our referral, I bought a Baby Phat sweat suit for Piper. I love it. I know it is tacky, but I just think it is too cute on her. Mike cannot stand it and it drives him nuts when I dress her in it. What do you think?

Police Officer Day at Faith

Also known as....Daddy Day! Mike has been going to Faith for 3 years now and this year, Harrison was in the class. I was lucky that I also got to attend and take pictures. Doing little things like this makes me realize how much I have missed over the years. For how hard everything can be at times, I am really happy that we are working towards living a more simple life so we can have more family time.

The Fireman Comes To Faith

Harrison loves Community Worker Week at school because there are always fun people coming to school. This year, I was able to join the class for fireman, doctor and police officer day. Of course, it helped that I am related to two of those workers. Hmmm, wonder why there wasn't an attorney day? Probably because I would try my best to discourage anyone from being one :)

Its Hard To Share The Spotlight

Hmmmmm, where did Piper go?