I should start of by saying 'sorry that I haven't posted in a couple of weeks', but trust me, I've been busy!

Things are going well here in Linden, NC. I'm settling pretty well into my new home, and falling more in love with baby Colt every day.

After my last post, my mom and aunt Gayle came for a visit. It was nice having them around, and I know that my mom feels much more relaxed now that she knows where I am living. They also brought the rest of my stuff, which has really made my room feel more like home.  Hopefully I can upload some pictures in the next couple of weeks, so you can see what I've done with the place!

Since my last post, I've met quite a few of Charlotte's Army friends. We've been to Fort Bragg a couple of times, where I was able to meet some of her coworkers, and the other day, we went to visit her friend Alicia, who is the mother of one year old twins, named Olive ad Bodie. Super cute kids!

Tomorrow is my first day watching Colt alone. Charlotte is getting some much needed rest in the form of a massage! Wish me luck!!!

#nannylife

It has been almost two weeks since I arrived at my new home, and I can already feel this place turning into my home.

Things here are very different from home. First of all, there is always a little baby around. He loves to eat, listen to music, and be swaddled and swayed back and forth. He is also pretty fond of sucking on my fingers, which is the only thing that can calm him down during long car rides.

Speaking of long rides, earlier this week the three of us, plus Bella (the dog), took a two night trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was my first time visitng the ocean, so I had a lot of fun!

Apart from the ever present new born, there are many other changes that I've had to make pretty quickly: We go to bed early around here, and get up even earlier. But I feel more rested than I ever have, and the days seem to last a lot longer when I don't sleep until noon! Charlotte is also very health conscious. We eat all organinc, which is surprisiningly easy.

We went shopping at Trader Joe's yesterday, which has a lot of local organic foods. I'm excited to try out all of the things we have planned for the next couple of weeks!

Well anyways, I guess I better get to bed! My mom and Aunt Gayle are coming in two days, so I'm sure I'll post again soon!

In the beginning...

I have been in my new home in Linden, North Carolina for three days! Our ride down seemed to go fast and there was a lot of nice scenery, driving through the  Appalachian Mountains. The closer we got, the more excited I was to see then place I'm going to live and to meet the precious baby boy that I am going to be spending so much time with.  On top of that, I was so ready to see Charlotte, who seems to be doing a great job adjusting to motherhood!

It seems strange to be in a new place. Once my aunt and uncle leave, which could be as early as tomorrow, the only people I will know will be Char and Colt. I'm exited to meet new people and hopefully learn a little more about who I am and what I want to do in life.

I really like my new home. The house isn't big but it is really nice, and I have my own space, and it seems like there will be a lot to do around here. I'm excited to get to know my way around and figure out what my favorite places will be.

Baby Colt is even more perfect than I could have imagined. He makes the sweetest little faces, especially when he is sleeping, and he really only cries when he is hungry.  I just love holding him!

I'm excited to be starting this new phase in my life.

If you would have asked me a year ago what I would be doing now, this is the farthest thing from what I would have imagined. But, it just feels right. I know that, at this time in my life, this is where I am meant to be.

And I couldn't be happier.

Happy... Parents? Day

It seems like my dad always gets the short end of the stick. For the past few years, I've been away at school on his birthday, and this year I will be at my new home, in Linden, North Carolina, for Father's Day. To make up for it, my family celebrated both Mother's day and Father's day today. 

My dad received a book about the NBA from his favorite, and only, daughter. My mom got a coffee mug on with my face on it...

I'd say it was a pretty great day, which is good because I don't have many days left here. 

I leave for North Carolina in a little over a week. So, between packing and planning, I'm trying to slip in little of moments of quality time with the people who mean the most to me. Who knows, these may be the last few days that I spend calling this place home.