I think I'm the only one who DOESN'T look forward to Friday nights and LOVES Monday mornings!

Today is Friday. Back to work tonight. I know I am blessed to even  have a job, that pays well and has flexible hours, but working every weekend is really getting to me. But then I feel humbled when I meet someone like this... I met a girl at work a few months ago, the week I returned from maternity leave. She was floated to our floor and we started chatting. She told me how she used to be a stay at home home before nursing school. Her husband was successful in his career that allowed her to do that. But then the market crashed and he, like many Americans, was left without a job. So luckily she had the nursing degree to be able to go back to work and make ends meet. Now she is the primary provider of her family for the time being, working full time at our hoispital and 2-3 days a week at another. That's working 12-13 hour shifts, 5-6 days a week. Wow. She knows it won't be like that forever, but for now, it's what has to be done for her family. I was totally put in my place complaining about going back to work 3 days a week. I think God had me meet her for a reason, especially that week I returned from maternity leave. When I think I "have it bad," I am reminded of how blessed I really am. I see that girl around every once in awhile and am reminded of that exact thing.

Anyway, this week was a wonderful week. I just love my days off! I love Mondays because I have the whole week to look forward to, but Mondays are also rough since I can't sleep until Abigail naps. I usually only get an average of 2 hours during the day, maybe 1 hour in the evening, and then I can sleep at night after Abigail falls asleep. Monday was the Mom's Night Out event I talked about in my previous post. So much fun!

Tuesday I finally got my butt back to the gym. Zumba was fun as always. I saw this quote that said "You know all those things you've 'always wanted to do'? YOU SHOULD GO DO THEM." So simple but it inspired me to seek out those things I've aways wanted to do but [insert excuse here]. The only thing holding me back from accompishing my goals/dreams is myself. One of those being to teach Zumba. There are few things I actually think I'm good at or would accept compliments on, and Zumba Fitness is one of them. I was a dancer growing up and my love for dance never outgrew me. I am happy when I dance, my worries go away and I feel like I can just let loose. I've seen friends become successful at doing this, so why not me? I've been licensed to teach for about 2 years now and I haven't actually taught any classes. What a waste! It's time to make it happen!

Thursday Abigail and Jasper had their Halloween pictures taken by J Lobbins Photography. She has become our family photographer and we love her! Here is a sneak peak of Abigail from the shoot: