tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31352385509336243192024-03-05T12:29:35.587-05:00.Learning Love's Life..Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.comBlogger434125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-90544820107401329292014-04-09T22:39:00.001-04:002014-04-16T21:00:30.674-04:00.That time we took off to the other side of the world.<div style="text-align: center;">
Another conference, and another beautiful experience. A few weeks ago, we got to explore amazing Oahu! With my husband and without babies (it was the first time leaving them- talk about hard). Between paddle boarding, beach time, hiking, kayaking, picnics, and getting up at dawn each morning (thanks jet lag!) to watch the island wake up, it was incredible and the most relaxed I've been in years. It didn't hurt to get the local experience and quality time with my best friend, Lauren, and her perfect family who actually live in this paradise.</div>
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Thanks so much for having us Lauren and Aaron. It was an unforgettable trip and just what we needed! Can't wait to see you guys again soon!</div>
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Everyone needs an intern. And I don't mean like the intern who gets you coffee and does the menial work you don't want to do; I mean a trainee who is working (many times for free) to learn your trade. I've had a few years' experience with interns (being one myself not so long ago), but this year I've actually been in charge of supervising them, and it's been an unexpected learning experience.</div>
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I think the key is having a good intern, but not always necessary. A bad intern will force you to realize what's professionally important to you and not, and develop your assertive leadership skills. A good intern asks questions that really make you think. Interns come in with fresh, eager eyes, and without the hardened exterior that years on <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-working-in-mental-health.html" target="_blank">the frontline</a> will do to you. Interns come with ideas and passion that regular students don't quite yet possess, as they're just <i>so ready</i> to get their hands dirty. Interns inquire about all kinds of things you haven't thought about in awhile, and ask for justification and rationale. <i>They just want to understand it all</i>. </div>
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It's given me a whole new excitement for <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/search/label/my%20job" target="_blank">my job</a>. It's helped to rejuvenate me and remember why I started. It's forced me to sit and consider the <i>why</i> and <i>how</i> of it all instead of just the <i>do</i>. It's rattled the sense of security and complacency in the best way possible. It's accountability in the day-to-day; in your trade, in your conduct and professionalism, in your influence and management.</div>
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So no matter what you do for a living, the environment in which you work, corporate or at home, professional or parent, I think everyone needs an intern. That junior voice that objectively examines and challenges, and helps you remember that the books and the trainings aren't what develop you, but the hustle. It's in the hustle where we find success and fulfillment, and I have dutiful interns to thank for reminding me of that.</div>
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While at work Thursday, I started getting emails from G with links for <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" target="_blank">airbnb</a> properties; someone was in need of an escape! He found a great cabin in Murphy, North Carolina that was nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, so we packed up the babies and Garrett's parents for a weekend retreat. It was soothingly tranquil and felt like we were the only ones sheltered in that wilderness. </div>
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P.S. Other awesome adventures thanks to <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" target="_blank">airbnb</a> in <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/10/we-were-here.html" target="_blank">Savannah</a>, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/11/that-time-we-went-out-west.html" target="_blank">Denver</a>, and <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/05/st-augustine-part-one.html" target="_blank">St.</a> <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/05/rest-of-our-cottage-adventure.html" target="_blank">Augustine</a>.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">We just celebrated ten years of being together. Love has gotten us far these ten years, but choosing to be here and try every day... that's been what's kept us together. Choosing to be best friends, choosing to be there for each other even when we didn't always deserve it, choosing paths that would make our family happy, not just ourselves as individuals, that's what made this a grand decade. And let's not forget the arguments, disagreements, stubbornness, selfishness; let's not forget the pure ridiculous logic we would throw at each other to justify our actions! Because it's through those heated discussions that we were again forced to choose. What's good for me versus what's good for us. So all the days we chose to love and all the days we chose to fight still shows me we choose each other. Even when our selfish ways say it's too hard. That it's not fair. Because through the good times and the hard times and making these choices, we realized what was healthy for us, who we wanted to be and what we believed and stood for and what we wanted out of life. Thankfully, after that growth from naive teenagers to real adults, we could still look each other in the eye with admiration, respect, and love. Thank you for working with me at this every single day. Here's to more great choices.</div>
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<br>.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-79505315366802605882014-02-14T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-14T10:21:48.234-05:00To Jessica, Happy 11th Valentine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jessica,</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU18GzYu3mVYLdP35U57MRHgEyJrFEw8KvNaY8qpXzJ3sqGV0cj7hTGITvF49wT0PzWeTbWeoPkcPWq7Yfk7Ej4pyI2kY9CIjCO05TzPrfR_5QIDPoUzDl_O2bOeVNclenW6s7pW1BEM2s/s1600/IMG_0385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU18GzYu3mVYLdP35U57MRHgEyJrFEw8KvNaY8qpXzJ3sqGV0cj7hTGITvF49wT0PzWeTbWeoPkcPWq7Yfk7Ej4pyI2kY9CIjCO05TzPrfR_5QIDPoUzDl_O2bOeVNclenW6s7pW1BEM2s/s1600/IMG_0385.JPG" height="320" width="212" /></a>I have been wanting to write this for a long time and
figured today was the best day to finally do it. This is my declaration to how
awesome you are. I don’t say it enough of<i>
</i>how much I appreciate you and everything you put up with on a daily
basis (meaning me). You are the most amazing women I have ever met. Not only do
I learn new things about you everyday, you help me discover new things about
myself. You have turned my simple small town, southern boy’s, life into an
adventure. You have taught me so much about myself and help me expand my
interests over the years. You have made me want to learn more and travel more.
You have turned traveling into my biggest bucket list desire. I once wanted to
own a vacation home, now I don’t want to be tied down to one place. I want to
travel and see the world! Experience everything it has to offer because our time
is so limited on this earth. Most importantly, I only want to share this
experience WITH you beside me (ah, and maybe the kids can join). <o:p></o:p></div>
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You have showed me what true love is. It is a love full of
compassion, trust, love, & commitment.<br />
<b>Compassion – </b>you have empathy for
others that shines in every aspect of your life. This is what makes you a
wonderful partner, friend, wife, mother, & therapist. </div>
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<b>Trust – </b>We have a relationship whose foundation was based on trust. We would never have made it through those college
years without Trust. I believe it is the glue to our relationship. Trust is not
something given but <b><i>earned</i></b> over time <br />
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<b>Love</b> – You make it a point to be an
emotionally and independently happy individual. You treat me with pure love and
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<b>Commitment – </b>You are committed to <i>US</i>! No matter what obstacle comes
along, we are in this fight together. And to constantly remind ourselves that
we are still on the same team!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I thank you for holding me to high standards, not letting me
settle, and that makes me strive to be a better husband and a great father to
our two beautiful kids.</div>
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I love and don’t know what I would do without you in my life
and I want the world to know it. Thank you for best 10 years of my life and
here’s to 60 more. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks to winter storm Leon, we got a few unexpected days at home. This area is just not prepared for cold and wet weather, and neither were the babies. Dylan and G were fans of playing outside for about 15 minutes tops. So these days were full of too much food, lots of playing, books, and movies, catching up on work, starting <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Goldfinch-Donna-Tartt/dp/0316055433" target="_blank">new novels</a>, and awesome dance parties to get out some cooped-up energy. </div>
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My whole schedule is thrown off now to go back to work for one day and then have the weekend, but what a treat these few days have been. Glad we got a few pictures before I broke our camera lens :( Now I understand why G says I can't have nice things.</div>
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P.S. Our last <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/01/ice-luck.html" target="_blank">winter storm</a>.</div>
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Some recent pictures from our park days. I keep writing about how funny Dylan is and the crazy stuff she says. I thought I'd document a few lines I hope to never forget.</div>
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<i>When asked her favorite color</i>- "Browwnnnn. And Meeyaah (Mila) hab (have) bluueee. And you hab pink!!"</div>
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"That's D for me!"</div>
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<i>When asked what her favorite animal was</i>- "Ummm... orange!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Dance wiff me!!"</div>
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<i>When asked what makes her happy</i>- "Meeeeyaaahh (Mila)."</div>
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"Meeyahh no put in mouff!" (Mila, don't put it [my toy] in your mouth!)</div>
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<i>When asked how old mama is</i>- "Ffthreee!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ahhh yurr hair is sooo ca-uttee (cute)."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Gimmee BIG hug!!"</div>
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<i>When asked who her best friend is</i>- "Meeyah my bess frennd."</div>
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"Shhhhh!! Be quiieett. I reading. I talking."</div>
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.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-79684689325132137812014-01-07T06:00:00.000-05:002014-01-07T21:41:33.961-05:00.And now the resolutions.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I know, people think resolutions are stupid. But I've always been a list-person. Notebooks full of lists and planning and there is that joy that comes from scratching things off of your list. I usually keep such writings private in case I make laughable progress, but I'm curious to see how I will do with the added accountability of posting my list here. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So here goes nothing-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <i>Eat more real food</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">G and I have terrible habits. Not so much of the fast-food, but definitely the processed-convenience foods. We were able to justify it for awhile with me being in school and G starting a business and no energy to prepare anything, and isn't cereal just so much easier? But we want to teach the girls better habits than that, and we won't be in our 20's forever and this could very well catch up to us. Plus, we're not stupid. We've seen all the documentaries. So the plan is no fad diet or drastic move, but just to eat more real food, and eat for quality and nourishment, and not convenience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Grad school really did a number on my relationships. With working full-time and classes, I had such little energy or time to spend with anyone! And that's terrible! I want to be able to have more real conversations versus quick texts or emails. I want more dinners and game nights and I want to really connect with the people in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. <i>Read 15 books</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This may not seem like a lot to some, but with having to read tons of literature for my job, being able to read that many books for leisure sounds like a dream. But I'm determined! Less Netflix, more reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We do not live in a large city. We've gone through the list of local attractions. I want to be find the hidden gems. I want to discover things in and around my city that grow my appreciation for it and inspire me. I know they're out there! Now to find you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I was pretty pregnant when we bought our bikes. Now I am so ready for the warmer (or I'd be happy with just drier) weather to be able to get moving with this family! Hopefully to help achieve goal 4!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The amount of stuff 4 people can collect over time is shameful. I'm not sentimental when it comes to those material things, so just taking the energy to purge and streamline is key. But it is so needed because I refuse to need a bigger home just to house this stuff! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Garrett is my partner in all. It's nearly impossible to do Christmas and birthdays without consulting and working with him, so I think there'd be nothing better than surprising my love with a little exploring of our own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm getting older. It was bound to happen. We work hard! Why not be able to get to enjoy some of it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have a number in my head that I'd like to save for an investment (like maybe a new bedroom suite or appliances) which should be fairly easy minus the whole bills, student loans (ahhhh!!), child care costs, etc etc expenses. So cutting costs and being creative with our spending will be key.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I know, so boring. But that's got to be the worst habit I have that is so easily fixable and has so many rewards. So why is it so painful for me to do? Who knows, but I've got to get better at it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's not much, but at the end of the year, I will be a happier (and maybe better?) person after trying. So we'll see how this turns out, but now that I don't have school to use as an excuse, I'm hoping to get progress on the other aspects of my life that have been long neglected. Wish me luck!</span></div>
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Several pictures from our holiday season. What a good time it was, and 10 glorious days to step away from <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-working-in-mental-health.html" target="_blank">the grind</a> to just <i>be</i>.<br />
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I've been in the thick of it. The words have not flown as easily because it feels like there's not enough space in my brain... it's all taken up by schedules and lists and games and cuddles and obligations, but the energy to put words to paper (so to speak) has been an afterthought at most. The few minutes I need to take to be mindful of my spiritual and mental health have been so neglected, that I'm multitasking through these activities like I'm some sort of robot on autopilot (like, I'm literally listening to a mindfulness exercise while typing- but I'm sorry, there just aren't enough hours in the day!). So I will list the things I wish to share with you in no specific order, but in the way my rapid thoughts have dispersed them...<br />
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Dylan's vocabulary has exploded. I mean, big time. Play school was challenging for me at first; I always felt on guard and protective, but this kid LOVES going. She talks about it constantly, and I know she's challenged there in the best way possible. It's great to see other people love your kids besides family, you know? Dylan is a talking, growing person who loves expressing herself and is so helpful and thoughtful, it makes her mama proud. And she's more hilarious by the day! And loves her sister more than I could have hoped and through all the tough challenges of being two, never neglects to show her little sister that affection Mila so thrives on. Dylan is my shooting star; she amazes and thrills me.<br />
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My Mila girl. She's nearly 7 months and although suffers from many 2nd-child considerations, is always front and center. She's a good-hearted, joyful child. She is the balancing act to her persistent and wild sister, and must keep her mama in her sights just to be sure all is well. Mila is the trickling and calming waters to the flood of my normal days. She is my warmth; she soothes my needs and shows me truth.<br />
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And my passion, my G. We experienced the typical <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/romance-after-baby.html" target="_blank">post-baby phase</a>, but we've been rejuvenated. Garrett is my core. I can't find a better way to explain it. It's all those corny love songs and poems. I love the struggle and the daily hustle with him. I love that I don't have to explain myself because he understands me. I hope that everyone gets that person that enlivens you and wakes that complacency that's so easy to fall into.<br />
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What a year of personal and professional growth. Cliches are the worst, but age and experience does help to melt away(ish) the confusion, insecurity, and growing pains. Age brings solidarity, confidence, and focus. So here goes nothing new year. Last year we were about being <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/01/welcome-to-boston.html" target="_blank">proactive</a>; this year's focus will be on gladness and well-being... and ahem... let's add finally learning about some pesky hobbies that have been on my list for ages. Cheers to that!<br />
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.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-68200798668672278962013-12-02T06:00:00.000-05:002013-12-02T06:00:14.246-05:00.Unless there is love...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As the years go on and the lessons become more real, it's increasingly obvious that nothing matters unless there is love in your life. In every form its powerful, humbling, it makes life's trials easier to bear. </div>
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Thanksgiving <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/oof.html" target="_blank">last year</a>, the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/11/moments-of-thanks.html" target="_blank">year before</a>, and when we <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-reveal.html" target="_blank">announced our pregnancy</a> the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2010/12/edible-recap.html" target="_blank">year before</a> that :).Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-30007974684391795792013-11-07T04:00:00.000-05:002013-11-07T04:00:02.975-05:00.Sweets.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Two (and a half-ish) is lighthearted, exhausting, and the most amusing thus far. Dylan is impossible, Dylan is the best, Dylan makes sure that life is never boring. Halloween this year was packed with fall festivals, our first time trick-or-treating with friends, <i>a lot</i> of sweets, and an adorable teething shark & chef :)</div>
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Even better, we now have loads of candy that's being put to good old-fashioned bribing use (play school is putting the pressure on potty training!). </div>
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P.S. Halloween dress-up <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/11/dress-up.html" target="_blank">last year</a> and the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-halloween.html" target="_blank">year before</a>.</div>
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A few weeks ago we went out west to Colorado! I had a conference in Denver, so the Tyler family flew out for another adventure. It was our first trip with two littles and there were no boring moments!<br />
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Mila at four months old was a breeze to travel with; Dylan at two years old was a little more of a challenge to keep occupied and still on the flight. Luckily, G and I are pros now at working together to divide and conquer, so this trip went smoother than anticipated.<br />
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While this was a work trip, we did have time to explore downtown Denver, Boulder (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Street_Mall" target="_blank">Pearl Street</a> was so fun!), <a href="http://www.redrocksonline.com/" target="_blank">Red Rocks Amphitheater</a>, and <a href="http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain National Park</a>. It snowed one day we were there, so while I was in sessions Garrett spent hours with the girls at the <a href="http://www.dmns.org/" target="_blank">Denver Museum of Nature and Science</a> and they LOVED it. Packing and the logistics for four for a {cold} cross-country trip was overwhelming, so unfortunately our camera was left behind. Here are a few snaps we caught along the way though!<br />
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Colorado, in the short time, we fell in love. Our awesome <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" target="_blank">airbnb</a> apartment didn't hurt either! We have so many places on our travel list we tend to avoid repeat visits, but I really can't wait to go back again.</div>
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P.S. Other family/ work trips to <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/10/we-were-here.html" target="_blank">Savannah</a>, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/02/work-play.html" target="_blank">Hilton Head</a>, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-weekend.html" target="_blank">Nashville</a>, and <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/03/to-get-you-by.html" target="_blank">San</a> <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/04/rest-of-san-fran.html" target="_blank">Francisco</a>.</div>
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I only posted once last month. Once! What's happened to this little space of mine, where I could reflect and reminisce and process and obsess over anything and everything? Well, with G and I carrying two jobs a piece (that we, fortunately, love) and a toddler and infant to enjoy, it makes time for any of the previously mentioned reasons to blog more challenging. But I did want to spend some time sharing some recent pictures taken of our <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-little-yogurt-shoppe.html" target="_blank">little yogurt shoppe</a>. I swell with pride over the place, and the second family we've grown with the incredible people who help us run it. Remember when we first announced our plans <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/07/exciting-news.html" target="_blank">here</a>? How much we've learned since then.</div>
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We'll be coming up on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreezeFrameYogurt?ref=hl" target="_blank">the shoppe's</a> first anniversary soon, and I really can't believe just how different we are since then, in the best way possible. Mila is now four months old, and Dylan is such a vocal little lady, and it's pretty hard to deny what <i>adults</i> we feel like right now.</div>
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It's hard, but also the best.</div>
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I can't wait to look back at these shots years down the road to see where we've ended up since then.</div>
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P.S. These beautiful pictures were taken by an Instagram-friend-turned-real-friend (it does happen people! :)) Dianne. Check out her work <a href="http://www.diannejago.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jagofotofanpage?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">here</a>!!</div>
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P.P.S. I'm coming to terms that my instagram is pretty much my condensed blog. You can follow <a href="http://instagram.com/jessicamtyler" target="_blank">here </a>if you'd like to keep up.</div>
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During the season of busy, you either feel overwhelmed or fulfilled. Right now, it feels like we're thriving and I'm so grateful. Dylan is adjusting to play school as good as one could hope, the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-little-yogurt-shoppe.html" target="_blank">yogurt shoppe</a> is flourishing and Garrett with it, Mila loves days with her Gigi, and so far I have found teaching very rewarding. Not to say that life is perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but we complain so quickly when things don't go our way, it's important to look around every so often and realize that despite the hard work and long days, we are so very blessed.</div>
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Here a few pictures from our Labor Day weekend at <a href="http://www.callawaygardens.com/" target="_blank">Callaway</a> with friends and family (it's been said, but September already??), where it's easy to see, life can be pretty grand.</div>
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With our summer break ending, we decided to take a day trip to the <a href="http://montgomeryzoo.com/" target="_blank">zoo</a> and get a real look at these animals we are always reading about with Dylan (especially in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Zoo-Lift-Flap-Book/dp/141694737X" target="_blank">this</a> book). None of us had ever been to a zoo, so I think G and I had just as great a time! Although it was sweltering outside, there was a lot of shade and mist fans to keep us four happy between seeing some pretty cool animals and the picnic lunch we shared.</div>
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Feeding the giraffes was definitely a high point, especially for G; he was practically giddy. Dylan's favorite part was the swings at the playground... there's toddler logic for you. It was a really good day and we were impressed by what we saw. The only thing Dylan didn't get to see from her book was a camel, so I call the trip a success :)</div>
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As I end my maternity leave, I think about another path I could have taken. I have not taken this summer for granted as this may be the only summer in the near-future without the obligations of work (you lucky teachers!). If you would have asked me years ago if I ever wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, I would have excitedly discussed my career plans, and while yes, I would like a family 'one day,' no I had no plans to stop working. That was until I met my kids. Now I wonder how life would be if I had chosen differently...</div>
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Because staying at home with my girls is always fun, never dull, and more fulfilling than I could have imagined. It never gets old to get to experience and see things from their eyes, and while it's <i>a lot</i> of work (hats off to you stay-at-home parents!), it's the kind of work you<i> don't mind</i>.</div>
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Yes I love what I do, and I don't regret my decisions, but it's interesting to realize that you never really know what you think you know. I <i>knew</i> being a stay-at-home mom wasn't right for me... until I didn't. For now, I work to enjoy it all and constantly do that common self-reflection and evaluation where you consider your priorities and what really matters, and what will make you the happiest.</div>
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Because that's the beauty of happiness. It's ever-changing, fluid, and unpredictable, so there's always the possibility of more.</div>
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I never grew up with a sister. And while I have a <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/06/selfish-prayer.html" target="_blank">precious one</a> now, I'll never know the bond sisters can have in growing up together. So what do I hope for you as sisters?</div>
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I hope that you never feel alone; although you will always have your dad and I, sometimes it just won't seem like we understand, and I hope you look to each other for comfort.</div>
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I hope that you embrace your differences, but always know that there is common ground because you're in it together. <br />
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I hope that your fights are few, and the laughter between you great.</div>
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I hope you make each other brave, and become adventurers together.</div>
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I hope you protect each other the way your parents would, and realize that loyalty is what gets you through some of the hardest of times.</div>
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I hope that there is always respect for each other, and accountability in being kind, smart, genuine people.</div>
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I know you may not always get along, but I never want you to take each other for granted.</div>
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I want you to be each others' biggest encouragers, and the shoulder to cry on when things get tough.<br />
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I want you both to be fiercely independent, but also take care of one another.<br />
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I hope you never give up on each other, and make each other proud.<br />
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Life is hard work, but you girls have some good people in your corner, especially each other.</div>
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When I am feeling snarky, I can now ask people to call me "Dr. Tyler."</div>
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Or when making reservations <i>obviously</i>.</div>
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Just don't get all 'medical emergency' on me.</div>
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Because then I'm pretty much useless and you will want to seek an actual doctor.</div>
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But major things related to counseling, human behavior, and studying for the majority of your young adult life, and I'm your girl.</div>
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But really, congratulations to us.</div>
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I couldn't have done it without you girls.</div>
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G, you were sort of a distraction through this whole process.</div>
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But thanks to you too,</div>
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And for letting me try my counseling techniques on you. :)</div>
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Now what to do with all of our<a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/04/on-unknown.html" target="_blank"> spare time</a>?</div>
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P.S. A few [now] funny reads through the doctoral process: <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/05/one-of-us.html" target="_blank">One of us</a>, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/07/ad-fin.html" target="_blank">Ad Fin</a>, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/10/unplugged.html" target="_blank">unplugging</a>, and our <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2010/12/dunzo.html" target="_blank">first semester</a>.</div>
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Today is five years married, and there's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Like-You-Sandol-Stoddard-Warburg/dp/0395071763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375379783&sr=8-1&keywords=I+like+you" target="_blank">a book</a> of Dylan's that I think sums up a great deal of our relationship in a simple and beautiful way...<br />
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<i>I like you and I know why</i><br />
<i>I like you because you are a good person to like</i><br />
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<i>When I think something is important</i><br />
<i>You think it's important too</i><br />
<i>We have good ideas</i><br />
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<i>And I really like you back</i><br />
<i>And you like me back</i><br />
<i>And I like you back</i><br />
<i>And that's the way we keep on going every day</i><br />
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<i>Sometimes we have good luck</i><br />
<i>And sometimes we don't</i><br />
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<i>I like you because I don't know why but</i><br />
<i>Everything that happens is nicer with you</i><br />
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<i>I can't remember when I didn't like you</i><br />
<i>It must have been lonesome then</i><br />
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<i>I would go on choosing you</i><br />
<i>And you would go on choosing me</i><br />
<i>Over and over again</i><br />
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<i>That's how it would happen every time </i><br />
<i>I don't know why</i><br />
<i>I guess I just like you</i><br />
<i>Because I like you</i></div>
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* From the children's book that's strangely applicable for adult life, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Like-You-Sandol-Stoddard-Warburg/dp/0395071763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375379783&sr=8-1&keywords=I+like+you" target="_blank">I Like You</a>.</div>
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P.S. Thanks to growing up at the start of social networking, there's embarrassing pictures on the internet for DAYS.</div>
.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-30899157441333410662013-07-29T00:00:00.000-04:002013-07-29T00:00:02.162-04:00.The last shots.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few last shots from the day before <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/06/hello-im-new-here.html" target="_blank">darling Mila</a> joined us just 8 weeks ago. What an exhausting, sticky and sweet day it was. So far, Dylan has adjusted better than I ever thought possible, and a lot of my worries seemed to have been in vain. Which happens often, and I'm thankful for that. Life would be so boring if you're always right about it all.<br />
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Happy two months Mila girl!<br />
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P.S. <a href="http://www.smallfryblog.com/2013/06/07/fryday-emily/" target="_blank">Raising toddlers</a>.</div>
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I've never had a summer like this. A summer away from work and school, devoted just to child-rearing and whatever else I please.<br />
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Now, granted I've never been much good at the whole relaxation and leisure thing, and trust that there is <i>no</i> sleeping in involved, but there's been a whole new type of enjoyment and fulfillment here with the littles.<br />
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This two year old stage, what an incredible ride full of funny toddler logic and crazy meltdowns, and she has so much to say and it's amazing to understand <i>most</i> of it. Although I know I only have a few more weeks before going back to <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/attempting-balance.html" target="_blank">reality</a>, this reality has been pretty wonderful. I don't stress about the mornings Mila just wants to be held, and relish the moments when they want to cuddle. It's going to be over <i>so soon</i>. Dylan starts nursery school in August and while we are all super excited and I know my kiddos are in the best hands, I miss them while I'm away on the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-working-in-mental-health.html" target="_blank">front lines</a>. <br />
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This summer is exactly what I needed (minus all this ridiculous rain).<br />
<br />.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-64480859386209695502013-07-10T06:08:00.000-04:002013-07-10T08:49:38.036-04:00.Lately.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I didn't mean to be gone so long. Lately, life has been flying with lots of visits, and then slow and steady when it returns to us four. Each day there is a routine, full of have-to's and just cause's, but we're getting better at the balance. I am so enjoying getting to spend this summer with my girls full-time with lots of activities, play, cuddles, and home projects that have been on the to-do list for a year or so? </div>
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It's a simple summer, but this is a happy home, with out-of-town family in and out to meet the newest Tyler.</div>
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Today, Dylan is two!! It's been a whirlwind. Between <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/06/introductions.html" target="_blank">Mila's arrival,</a> my birthday, <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-love-this-day.html" target="_blank">Father's Day</a>, Dylan's birthday, and then my mom's birthday all within three weeks... it's been celebratory chaos. <br />
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I didn't want to neglect Dylan's second birthday just because of the coming of her sister, but we were limited. So last minute, we planned a simple play date with a few of her little friends, and although the weather absolutely did not cooperate and we had to seek cover, I don't think Dylan minded a bit.<br />
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Two years is gone in a flash and this little person with (ahem... <i>strong</i>) opinions and a lively personality brings fun and humor into everyday life. It's never dull nor predictable, and I can't wait to watch her flourish with a playmate and as an older sister.<br />
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Happy birthday my sweet girl!</div>
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P.S. Dylan's <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/dylans-carnival.html" target="_blank">first birthday</a> and her <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/07/our-birth-story.html" target="_blank">birth story</a>.<br />
P.P.S. My mom made adorable flower crowns for the girls, and Dylan hated it and refused to wear it more than 3 seconds. Typical..Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-62651946918071130402013-06-16T00:00:00.000-04:002013-06-16T00:00:04.766-04:00.I love this day.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This holiday gets sweeter and sweeter as it serves as a time for me to reflect on my girls and their loving father. This is the kid that I've known since we were <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/01/our-love-story.html" target="_blank">17</a>, and although there are things that have never changed about him, there are times when I look at him and can't believe this is the same high school boy who used to pick me up for dates. <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/07/moment.html" target="_blank">Fatherhood</a> looks <i>grea</i>t on you G.</div>
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And happy Father's Day to my own dad, who still has the capability to make me feel encouraged and supported, and yet also embarrass me terribly when he gets the chance.</div>
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P.S. Father's Day <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2012/06/today.html" target="_blank">last year</a> & <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/06/papas.html" target="_blank">the year before</a>.</div>
.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135238550933624319.post-18272676772710232852013-06-10T09:27:00.001-04:002013-06-11T00:15:31.125-04:00.Rookies no longer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our first week together, much smoother this time around, perhaps because we are no longer rookies. This rhythm we know, still fresh in our minds, unlike the unknown territory of raising your first. </div>
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Dylan is in love with her little sister, giving dozens of kisses, and totally ignoring Mila's personal space. At <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/06/introductions.html" target="_blank">the hospital</a>, when it came time to check Mila's vitals, Dylan very seriously said to the nurse, "be nice!" It's adorable, and I hope in the future that protectiveness and love wins over any jealousy or competition.</div>
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So far <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/06/hello-im-new-here.html" target="_blank">Mila</a> seems laid-back and low maintenance, but as time goes on I look forward to better knowing this new soul.</div>
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P.S. The rest of the <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2013/05/oh-baby-baby-littlest-nursery.html" target="_blank">littlest nursery</a>.<br />
P.P.S. Our other <a href="http://learningloveslife.blogspot.com/2011/06/dylans-first-week.html" target="_blank">first week.</a>.Jessica.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17251026329926083025noreply@blogger.com0