Observations

I returned to being a "nanny" today after a long holiday.  I was excited to return and felt a sense of comfort when I walked in the door.  The family's black lab puppy- Raven- came running over to me and the oldest daughter said, "good morning and hello" as did I.  Lil' Pumpkin took some time to readjust to me but by the end of the day she was talking and laughing.  She has grown so much over the break- maybe not physically but emotionally and intellectually.  I noticed it in so many of the small things- her vocabulary, speech clarity, getting dressed, playing/sorting with shaped blocks, etc.  I have grown quite fond of Lil' Pumpkin as she is sooo precious and endearing but how could you not?! 

For a long time I have thought (still think) that I want to work with children but perhaps didn't want my own down the road.  I catch myself at times thinking that maybe that isn't exactly true.  There is plenty of time to think on that issue but it is an interesting observation. 

Purple & Black All the Way!

It should be no secret at this point that I am an AVID football fan.  I watch a handful of games each week especially those that might concern my favorite football team down the road.  If that isn't enough, I read the highlights/articles/critiques under NFL on the Yahoo homepage and I now have the NFL app on my phone.  Yeah, it's bad!!

Along the same lines, I am happy to announce that the Baltimore Ravens (my favorite team) beat the Cincinatti Bengals last night (24-16) and clinched the #2 seed going into the playoffs!!  Whooo-hooo!  I would love to see this team return to the Superbowl (not to mention win it!), especially for those older team members who are reaching the end of their careers. For now it is a much deserved bye week and then they will play at M&T stadium against the highest seeded team left.  After that, we will see...