I cannot believe she'll be 11 months old this week. Apparently I am supposed to start thinking about her first birthday? Where did the last year go? Does anyone have any first birthday party tips? I swore when I was pregnant that we'd always celebrate her birthday so she wouldn't resent the fact that it is sandwiched between Christmas and the New Year, but now I'm wondering what we should do. Perhaps it is time to get on Pinterest so I can be reminded of my party planning inadequacy!
We've been doing a lot of traveling lately, both for work and pleasure. I had work trips to Washington, D.C. and Boston and now we are in Hawaii for 2 weeks for vacation. A break from work and "regular" life could not have come at a better time. I haven't been checking e-mail or text messagand I feel so refreshed and refocused, which was much needed. And I've spent a lot of time thinking about just how much we have to be thankful for this year... which is easy to do when I'm playing in the sand with the sweetest little girl. I've been reading Better than Before (Gretchen Rubin and I seem to be on the same wave length) and trying to stick to good habits and quash bad ones, which includes blogging more frequently and running regularly (I signed up for the Austin Marathon in February so I better). Does anyone else enjoy Gretchen's books or podcast?
So, as we kick off the holiday season later this week with Thanksgiving, I want those of you who read to know I am thankful for you and your support and your willingness to share and listen. And if any of you have taken a red-eye with an 11-month-old baby, I'd love to hear any advice you have. While this vacation has been absolutely amazing, I am dreading the flight home...
