TGIF

FRIDAY IS FINALLY HERE! I can't tell you how glad I am to be coming to the end of the week. I have been keeping my niece, Josie, this week because her regular daycare provider (aka, my mother) has been under the weather.

Those of you who have been around me 2 seconds in the last 2 years, 9 months & 13 days, can attest to the fact that I ADORE HER! She is the SUNSHINE of my life and I can't imagine that I would ever love my own children anymore than I do her, but...WOW! She can wear a 30+ girl out! I'm not complaining, though. I have thoroughly enjoyed our week together.

We've had a busy week with preschool, dance class and even a field trip to a nearby Pumpkin Patch. And, watching her nap beside me right now, I can see that the week has taken it's toll on her as well.

To those of you who are lucky enough to be parents, I hope that you are savoring every moment possible with your little ones. I hope that you are hugging, kissing, listening to, comforting, entertaining, teaching, believing in and loving them. You have no idea how fortunate you are to be blessed with them.

I know that I am lucky to have a niece as special as Josie in my life. I am fortunate that my brother and his wife let me spend so much time with her. And, I am blessed to have the love of my precious little Josie, which she gives to her "Aunt Scah-det" so freely. But, what I am most selfishly thankful for this Friday is that tomorrow morning, when this precious little baby girl wakes up at her typical 7ish AM, I will be tucked into my wonderfully comfortable bed with no responsiblity to get up and take care of anyone but myself! :)