31 Days of Gratefulness: Day 8

Instead of working today because my company doesn't observe the Columbus Day holiday, I took a day of PTO because my daughter's daycare does. It's hard to find someone to babysit during working hours, even if it is a holiday.

Fortunately, I was able to take the day off and spend it with my Baby Girl. Boy am I glad I did. We had another perfect day, much like Saturday.

So today I am grateful for

Paid Time Off

Without it, I would not have been able to take the day off and watch my little girl as she finally started full on crawling. I wouldn't have been able to play with her and make her meals. I wouldn't have been able to lay with her as she fell asleep for her naps. I wouldn't have been able to hear her adorable giggles and crazy babbling all day long. I wouldn't have been able to hear her say the word 'puff' for the first time. Girl loves her puffs.

Three absolutely perfect days in a row. I think I'm starting to like the idea of being a stay at home mom even more.

Stay tuned for the ten month post!

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