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erin

I'm Erin Jo. I'm thinking, writing, dreaming, mothering, loving, living, praising, BLESSED to be Fiona to my Shrek and Mommy to my four amazing kiddos.

dave

dave

Shrek is "like an onion with many layers" but has a heart of gold. He's my husband and my friend, and we just get better all the time.

lily

lily

Lily is my first baby and only girl. She's smart, funny, tall and kind. Keeping up with this girl is a challenge and a joy. She's terrific!

max

max

Max is one part ogre, two parts lover and all boy! Our little man has a temper but gives the best hugs of anyone I know!

colby

colby

Colby is as ornery as he looks. He flirts shamelessly, even with strangers. He's all mouth and curls and the loudest by far.

luke

luke

Luke is the baby of the family, but holds his own. He's happy and adorable. And he's a terrible sleeper. =)

My Lucky Day

We have a kids’ book we just love in this house. It’s called “My Lucky Day” by Keiko Kasza. It’s a funny, well-written and beautifully illustrated book about the triumph of an underdog: a pig who tricks a fox who wants to eat him into giving him a warm, sudsy bath, a home-cooked meal complete with fresh chocolate chip cookies and a pounding massage.

The fox eventually passes out, exhausted from trying to clean, fatten and tenderize the pig he intended to eat. And the pig gathers his leftover cookies and skips home, happy as a pig in &^%$, as the saying goes, saying, “What a bath! What a meal! What a massage! This must be my lucky day!”

And I thought of that pig today on my way home from Pittsburgh where I enjoyed about 24 hours with a wonderful girlfriend of mine. There was wine, yummy food, great conversation, mani/pedis and shopping. I was relaxed. The kids are all old enough now that no one is needing me to rush home, or to pump milk, or to worry about others having to soothe them in the night. And shopping was fun: I bought things for myself, things for the kids, the business, the hubby, the house. I ran onto more owls than even I could believe. Owls are my new thing, and they are everywhere!

I got home in time to kiss all the kids good night, chat with my best little girlfriend (Lily) about my adventure and catch up with my hubby before he tag-team high-fived me on his way out the door to watch a UFC fight with some buddies.

And I just can’t shake this feeling of gratefulness — it is one of Thanksgiving… and Christmas too. This time of year — in spite of the single parenthood Deer Camp (Beer Camp) brings — is truly my favorite. It’s a time of family, thanks, anticipation and giving. It’s cozy and introspective. It’s a glass of wine, a good meal and a visit with an old, lifelong friend.

Every day isn’t so picturesque for me or for anybody. I am well aware that there are others suffering. My wish for them is that they have a weekend, a day, a moment like this.

This must be my lucky day…

 

3 Responses

  1. I am Happy that you got to have 24 hours just for you. Every mom deserves a break, free from worry and stress. Yes this is the season of thankfulness. It is a time to just feel the welcome warmth of family and friends. God bless us everyone!

  2. Robeta says:

    SOOOooo happy and thankful that you got to come for a visit and have a girls day! It was great to hang and chat and always nice to have others in our house. It makes it more homey than just the place where Matt and I crash after a long day. Next time that spare bedroom will definitely be finished! Love you!

  3. Jessica Yost says:

    So glad you had this time! You deserve it! That is a beautiful picture of the two of you, beautiful ladies. It is the most wonderful time of the year. Each year just gets better and better;)

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