Playing Catch-up

Man! Life has been busy! I haven't had much time to blog..... as you've noticed! Sorry for such a long lul in conversation, my happy bloggers. I've hopped on my friend's blogs over the past couple of days (when I have 2 minutes to spare) to try and get caught up with what they've all been up to, so tonight I thought it is my turn to play the catch-up game...

I just love being a new Work-at-home-Mom. I couldn't ask for a better boss (myself) or human resources department (Nathan). Plus, the added bonus of having Tom around the past few weeks (laid off, and now starting a new job June 2nd) has been really great; a rarity that will probably never happen again, which is good that we've had this time together NOW when Nathan is so young and needs his loving parents.

Work-at-home-Mom?

Yes, that is me. After loosing my full-time job, I picked up an old hobby...sewing. I got an early Mother's Day gift from Tom and Nathan....a sewing machine! It's electronic, super fancy, has over 110 stitches, and I just LOVE it!!! The past 6 weeks, or so, Nathan and I have spent many days and afternoons over at my mom's house sewing and visiting. We made a ton of new things for my Snuggli Bebe business. I participated in an expo last weekend, made some sales, contacts, and have some custom orders lining up. The foot traffic at the expo wasn't nearly what we had expected, and the first expo I did with this coordinator wasn't all that great either, so I won't be participating in anymore of her expos. My Etsy Shop is doing well. I've got 5 online sales there so far, and lots of hits. Google Analytics is really fun to look at, but then again, that the Probs and Stats in me that I loved in college. I also am keeping up with my Pampered Chef business as well, so I have really enjoyed being a Work-at-home-Mom. I think Nathan appreciates it, too.

I have to give HUGE props out to all the part- and full-time working mothers. I don't know how you do it. You are amazing! Those are big shoes to fill and I know I will someday probably end up back working full-time, but right now I just can't imagine how I could function. So, hats off to Work-away-from-home-Moms!!!!!!

Nathan:

Our baby is growing! I can't believe he is 5 1/2 months old! Where does the time go? Our little guy is learning so much and is such a joy to watch. He amazes me everyday. He loves to smile and laugh, and he sure thinks Theo is hilarious. We got him on DVD video laughing hysterically from the depths of his tummy as Theo jumped and did tricks to get his Stud Bone toy. I think Tom and I watched that clip on the DVD recorder a thousand times. There's no better sound in the world than your baby laughing. Here are some pics of Nathan...

Click on the white play button, then maximize on the lower right corner.

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