Happiness

Phillip has been on vacation. Starting last Thursday and right on up until Sunday, no work and all play. Well, maybe a little work, but mostly play.

This means I've been immersed in my family for 9 days now with 2 fulll days left.

I love being a stay at home mom. It's wonderful and if it is the only occupation I'll ever have again, it's worth every moment and is more fulfilling than anything else I've ever done. I like being home with Mariana and I'm sure I'll like being home with Mariana and Madeline come July. But, after the last 9 days, I wish we could win the lotto and stay home together. I've so enjoyed watching Phil with Mariana. He's had so much time to enjoy what I get to enjoy daily. One of my favorite sounds is the sound of them playing. When I'm in the kitchen or another room and they're in our room playing, I can hear Phil growling and "Daddy's gonna get you" and such. Then I hear this high pitch giggle escape my daughter and I know what true happiness is. They are just so cute together.

Wednesday we went to the Florida Aquarium again. The Explore a Shore section actually had running water and such this time, so we took Mariana's swimsuit and let her run wild in the water and have a blast. Phil and I sat side by side watching our angel play and I wondered how I got so fortunate to have days like that.

Today we went to Adventure Island. We have not been since last year, so obviously today was a different experience with Nana. My brother, sister-in-law, mother, neice, and nephew came with us. Mariana had a blast. She loved the wave pool and the kids section. She ran and splashed. She giggled and giggled all day long.

With weeks like this, I wonder how life can get any better. I love my husband, I love my daughter, and I love my life.