A New Family

Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a hard time remaining in one place for very long. 

I'm always looking for the next thing, next step, next someone, etc.

I'm not very skilled at letting things just BE.

I recently moved out of my parents' home and into the home of a family I nanny for.

Something else that people who know me well have ever had a conversation with me recognize is 

I am socially awkward and extremely sarcastic. Maybe a little too sarcastic.

So naturally, the idea of moving into a home with a couple that I hadn't

actually spent any real social face-to-face time with TERRIFIED me.

But I figured I had been spending 40ish hours a week with their toddler, 

and she could be my wingman if things got weird, right?

Boy was I wrong.

Not about Little Miss being my wingman.

She is THE best wingman!

*See photo below*

But about my fears and doubts.

Turns out there are people out there that are just as awkward as I am!

Just kidding. But seriously.

This family is absolutely incredible.

From the moment I walked in the front door 

with my overstuffed luggage they have embraced me.

They have welcomed me into their family with such grace and mercy.

&

I have fallen completely in love with each and every one of them.

That love has changed something inside of me.

I've been blessed with this amazing new family,

and for the first time in a long time,

I know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

I feel like I belong. I have purpose.

I get to wake up everyday and spend my day with the coolest toddler in the Western Hemisphere.

We have secret handshakes, bubble popping contests, giggle fits, and dance parties. 

AND she ROCKS at Black Ops. :)

I have the best job in the world. I have the best family in the world.

I'm not going anywhere for a while.

And I'm completely at peace with that.

It feels good.