Back Home Again

June 14, 2009 By 14 Comments

At this time last week, Sunday evening – it felt just like any other week. 

I was feeling grateful for my family, tickled by my kid’s antics and slightly overwhelmed by the week to come.

Little did I know.

But as crazy as the last few days have been – I find myself in much the same state of mind. 

I’m even more grateful for my family than I was last week (if that is possible).  My husband has proved time and time again that he is my biggest supporter, and my kids – they are just pure joy.  Their antics are approaching new heights and they manage to make me giggle 7 times a day and laugh out loud at least 5.  And, yes, I’m looking ahead to this week – and I am more than a little overwhelmed.

So – I will share my two favorite photos from the last few days -

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This picture illustrates the ‘why’ of us being in New York City – to be on The Early Show on CBS – talking about our crazy picture story…

But this picture shows ‘us’ – and illustrates one of the many reasons I adore my family: We just have so much fun together.  We waited in line twice to dance, run, and sing on the life size piano in FAO Schwartz – just like in the movie Big.

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So – let the week and craziness begin!  Hopefully, I’ll feel exactly the same come next Sunday evening.

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  • http://www.adventuresinbabywearing.com Adventures In Babywearing

    Danielle, I saw you on the Early Show and thought what a wonderful positive support your hubby is- and your family is just coming out gleaming and on top after all of what could have been a negative situation. I admire you and am excited for you! Hope you are enjoying being back home.

    Love,
    Steph

  • http://theexcitinglifeofsara.blogspot.com/ Sara

    You really have such a cute family. Im sure once all the picture stories are over things will be back to normal. Btw I would have LOVED to play on that piano!! :)

  • http://shejusthadtosayit.com Soliloquy

    So? Did they promote your blog?? Who knew this would be such a mixed blessing?

  • http://www.traceyclark.com tracey

    strange how things like this happen, isn’t it? i have experienced similar events where one day you’re doing your normal ‘thing’ and the next you’re on another planet! sounds to me like you’re taking all of it in stride and doing the best possible thing; keeping it in perspective, making the most of it and loving your family! how extraordinary. : )

  • http://www.PainterMommy.com Dawn (Painter Mommy)

    Wow! I can’t wait to hear all about the Early Show! Are you talking about it on the Spin Cycle? I hope so. :) Anyway, I am so glad you had a great time in NYC!

    DAWN

  • http://www.babiesonline.com/ mommymichelle6

    Glad to hear that you are home. I remember taking my kids to NYC and playing on that floor piano. It was so much fun!

    My daughter actually “adopted” a baby doll from the nursery when we were there.

    Hugs to you and your family!

  • http://www.thebloggess.com Jenny, Bloggess

    I think you are awesome and I can’t wait to meet you at Blogher.

  • http://livinlouisiana.blogspot.com Lisa

    How fun! I have been spending a lot of time in O’Fallon. My mother lived there, but just passed away 2 weeks ago. My sista’ still lives there. Lives right off of K, by the library.
    Livin’ Louisiana now!

    http://www.livinlouisiana.blogspot.com

  • http://cookieconversations.blogspot.com Annie

    What fun!

  • Laura & Levi

    We met your husband and your son in the Airport in New York before flying back to STL. You have a beautiful family. Hope that everything works out with the billboard photo!!

  • http://none Sherry

    Danielle,

    I knew you when you were about your daughter’s age or a little older. I am B.J. and Julie’s mom. I think you will remember us from school in Florida. Your mom told me about your picture and that you would be on CBS. I really enjoyed seeing you and your family after so many years. You have grown up to be a very lovely young woman, and you have a beautiful family (no wonder they wanted to steal your picture)

    B.J. is an attorney and also has two children a boy 6 and a girl 3. Julie is an insurance executive, and has chosen not to have kids.

  • http://sixgoldencoins.blogspot.com/ Elizabeth

    That just rocks. I love seeing y’all so happy and on one of the biggest adventures yet! Can’t wait to see what is coming next. :)

  • share ware

    you are really something.best wishes to you and your lovely family.

  • http://www.momspective.com Julie@Momspective

    You excel at various levels of hot. There’s pretty hot, which you sail past. Then there’s smokin’ hot and you just stomp that out. You are supah stah hot. Untouchable. I will runneth my fingers through that luscious mane of yours in mere weeks.