I am still here...

Sorry friends, I have been slacking in my updates. I have had things to write about, but the idea of catching up is rather overwhelming and I feel as though that is not the best use of my time. AND the fact that the pictures from the last post disappeared was discouraging and I am not sure how to fix it so I will just leave it. Sorry.

On to better things:
This is my first full week working as a nanny and I am tired. It is only Wednesday and the idea of being in bed by 10 sounds wonderful. I know this exhaustion will not last, it is just part of the getting used to the new schedule, but still, it is strange. On top of that I stayed until 9pm last night because as part of my package deal I offer parents free date nights. I firmly believe that parents need to spend time together and by encouraging happy couples I am making my job easier. I also happen to like their kids, so staying late is not a chore. BUT as a result I did not get home until 9:45 and was promptly in bed a hour later. The little H man, the baby I take care, is teething and somewhat off a normal reliable schedule thus making my long days seem longer. He is still a delightful baby and I am really enjoying even the long days. I was able to get him to giggle today. He's pretty carefree with the smiles and talking, but the giggles he has so far saved up for her parents.

I have also been taking a route to work that requires extra walking and taking long walks during the day in an attempt to get exercise and be as active as possible. I also use the H man as a weight throughout the day and am over all feeling physically tired, but good.

I have been reading some wonderful books. I read "The Plot Against America" by Phillip Roth this past weekend and it was really amazing. It's an altered version of the late 1930's earlier 1940's, a "what if" story that incorporates real history and is beautifully written. The other was wonderful and also included a section of "what really happened" at the end of the book so a reader is never uncertain about the actual history. I really respected this.

I also just finished today a book called "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. I loved it foremost for the writing and the concept, but I also loved the fact that it takes place in Chicago. It is fun walking past stores and restaurants that favorite characters frequented. Although it's 500+ pages were intimidating, it was worth the read. It also loved that the wife is an artist. Niffenegger had a great section about what it is like living with an artist. I am on to a more political educational sort of book by Edward Said. I will tell you what it is about when I finish it and if I remember to tell you... but over all, I am reading a lot. I want to keep up a decent pace, not as much as when I was in school, but close. I figure if I am going to learn as much as I can in this world I should get busy and stay busy.

Thank you all for all of your support. I will try to keep you better updated.