My Network

The older Leo gets, the more I realize how blessed we are. We have an amazing family and a great group of friends. I feel especially blessed in all the people who make up our family. I take it for granted that Leo has so many Aunt's and Uncle's. Not just that, I take it for granted how much each of them care for him. Each one really CARES what is happening in his life and CARES about his developments and strides.

I have a large network of helpers. I've got my Mom, my In-laws, my sisters, my SILs, and my nieces all available to babysit. Someone recently asked me how I hire babysitters...I had to laugh because I don't hire "babysitters". Not in the sense they mean anyway. Yeah, I hire my nieces but I still am blessed to be able to leave him with family and I have never had to look outside of that to a service of any kind to take care of Leo whenever I can't. However, on the flip side, I also know that if I had to look outside of my family I have a great network of friends that I could call and feel comfortable leaving my child with them. People with like standards and beliefs and home situations.

Currently, my SIL and I are kid swapping. I drop Leo off on Tuesday mornings at her house, then I bring my nephew back with me while she works in my niece's class. She then comes and picks him up from my house when she's done. It's nice, I get to workout or do whatever I want while knowing my son is having a great time with his Aunt and cousin and in return she gets the same thing.

I realize not every one has this kind of family network and I am immensely blessed. I am so grateful for each and every member of my family and look forward to their continued blessings in my life.