my baby is growing up!

I had Alex's one month check up today, so I dropped Addy off at a new friends place.
Back track..we put addy into a dance class this year; one that I originally didn't think was going to last, but has turned out to be great for both her and me! the reason..friends! for both of us;) I have always said I don't need more best friends, I have lots of amazing tight girls in my life, but I would love a community. Being fairly new to my town, its something that I have been desiring. And we are starting to find it:) And her dance class has been very instrumental in that process for me. The other great thing is that two of those moms, with little girls live within the same block or so as me; which is even better!

So this weekend when I realized I had his appointment, yet my family wasn't able to watch Addy I had a light bulb moment. my new neighbors! So I messaged one of the mamas and she said no prob! I dropped addy off at quarter to two, with the intention of picking her up a half an hour later...well, i went to pick her up, and what happened?? I was dismissed! haha So the mom said she would be happy to keep addy for a bit and walk her home later as its gorgeous outside today:)! so..two hours later, my girl came home!!

So many feelings in this moment. First of all, i feel so blessed to find some great moms, to be friends with and new friends for Addy!
Second of all, seeing my girl grow up and be more and more independent, and make her own little friends..melts my heart!!
Thirdly, to come home to a quiet house and hang out alone with my boy for a few hours was a treat, and a great reminder...I need breaks once and a while. They rejuvenate me, and fill me up to give more. Again, for the hundredth time, its reminding myself to not feel guilty, and realize that in the long run its doing great things for both of us!!

So all in all a successful lovely day that started out with some great park time and sun with fresh air, and an afternoon of peacefulness!

And with some never ending dark clouds hanging over us, these little breaks of sun in our spirit are so good:)