Adventures in Babysitting

Last week was a really, really long one for me. Without going into all the details, I'll just tell you that I was dealing with some health issues, and when you're waiting for a diagnosis- anxiety seems to slow the passage of time. (While the end result wasn't great, it was wonderful news compared to all the horrible scenarios I had prepared myself for.) Anyway, I was relieved by the time Saturday finally rolled around.

Several weeks ago Rob & I offered to babysit for some friends' baby while they celebrated their anniversary. I told her that we would keep him as long as they wanted- an evening, all day, overnight- whatever. She jumped on our offer and started making plans for a night away. Last night was our night to hang out with Caedmon, and I welcomed the distraction from the rest of my week.

We had so much fun with him! Caedmon is 10 months old and an absolute doll. Rob was a little nervous at first, but excited about taking on the responsibility for a night. And he was awesome- he helped feed him and played with him, and even changed a poopy diaper! I've watched Rob interact with our nephew before, and I always love seeing the tenderness that a baby brings out of a tough man, but this time was different. I think he used to be a little intimidated by babies, and he's realizing that they're not so scary. It was a precious glimpse of the future, and what a wonderful dad Rob's going to be one day. While we all had a great night and got plenty of sleep- Rob and I both came home and crashed after church this afternoon!

After my nice long nap, I got out and enjoyed the rediculously beautiful weather! I can hardly believe that it's February 8, and I went out for a run in SHORTS and a TANK TOP! What in the world? (I took a picture to show you as proof, but who really wants to see a picture of me all sweaty? And besides, I wasn't exactly looking my best, and while someone else might have posted it, this is my blog and I don't have to show bad pictures of myself if I don't want to, and I don't!) Just take my word for it, the weather has been glorious this weekend, and I'm ready to get a pedicure and bust out the flip flops. Hurry summer!!