Remembering Columbia, Father's Day and First Week on the Job

I started my new job last Wednesday! Of course, I still have a lot to learn, but there is one thing of which I'm sure: Travel Lane County is an awesome organization. I feel really fortunate to have landed in such a great spot, especially given the stiff competition out there right now. I'm going to have the opportunity to be creative and have a lot of fun in this job, and I'm really excited about it.
I was pulling pictures off the camera this morning and came across a few from Columbia that I never had the chance to share. Here are a few from the Memorial Day parade. It was SO hot but a lot of fun. Check out Eli gazing up at the airshow above.



Isaac stuck in the stroller, as per usual

One of Eli's last playdates with his buddies

We miss you Ry!

Lily you are so cute! We miss your smiling face!

Isaac helping us pack (and vacuuming, apparently)

Goodbye Columbia!


Fast forward now to Father's Day morning this morning, and check out all my silly boys.



And finally, my favorite photo. For me, this is a good example of the exhaustion of being a stay-at-home mom. It was a long day in the hot Missouri sun. Oh, you want to wear your brother's shirt, red socks and take everything out of the fridge? Will it make you happy while I do one of the million things I need to do? Go for it.
Don't get me wrong, there is no greater gift than being able to watch your children grow every day. Many women never have this opportunity, and I feel incredibly lucky that I got to do it for two years. I will honestly miss it. Working mothers and fathers, we all have hard jobs. We try to do it all and with some sort of balance. But I can say this with 100% certainty: stay-at-home moms, you have the hardest job in the world. The hardest, and the best.