Back Home Again

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 -

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.

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

Dear Social Media,

Friend - you are a crap shoot.

You are a giver and a taker. 

You have put me back in touch with friends from days gone by(thanks Facebook!), but you have also opened the doors to less savory (though flattering) events.

I never expected to see and hear from some of those High School folks again - but I am loving the reconnection. Wait….you’re a mom?  A dad?  And you have kids the age WE WERE when I last saw you?  Crazy.

And the college crew - how mind-blowing to watch them come out of the woodwork with husbands, wives and kids.

To say nothing of my new circle of social media gurus - men and women, mommy bloggers, women entrepreneurs, and work at home gals - all new friends.

Twitter.  Ning.  StumbleUpon.  I Digg you all.

And then of course, there are our new friends in the Czech Republic. You see, since my family was unwittingly made the poster-children for a local grocery store - I’ve been getting visits from all over the world.

And, hey, new visitors - thanks for stopping by….I know you came to see this:

the  ’wow-did-that-really-happen-story”, but I like making new friends - feel free to come by again.

You can also see a few other versions of the story by clicking here, or here and here if you speak other languages.