The Life I Chose to live

     Just when you think the growing up is paused for just a second, life reminds you that your baby isn't a baby anymore.  Damian is growing up to be such an intelligent little man. We are barely into the second semester of his second grade year and this little guy comes parading in carrying his library book. I take a look at it and it's at grade level 2.9.    For those of you that aren't up to code on what that means, the first number is grade reading level. The second number is the progress level within that grade level. So long story short he is reading at nearly a 3rd grade level already. I'm so proud of him... but I'm also wondering how long I can hold on to him before he decides he's not my baby anymore. 😔 

 

 

      Damian and Raymon got this for me. Apparently it was supposed to be my Christmas gift from them, but due to Raymon not getting paid until 4 days before Christmas,  it did not make it in time.       I am absolutely in love with this. It's so pretty. I still haven't brought myself to take the necklace out of its box. Of all the things I received for Christmas,  this is my favorite. 

     It's been a while since I've done anything just for myself. So yesterday I went browsing and found this cute little desk.    When we moved into this house I left my desk behind to insure there was plenty of space for everyone else's things. I've regretted it every day since. But after decluttering and putting some "no so frequently used items" (holiday decor) away in the attic, I realized I had the perfect space for a small desk.      I'm so excited to have a space just for myself again.