Hard Wind

We have been hearing of this depression and are just now starting to feel the effects personally. Well, potentially personally. We still have a nice house, warm bed, and the smell of Christmas so really right now doesn't feel so affected. Just yet.

Today at the toy store where I work my boss informed me that come January I will no longer be on the schedule. I have only been working one day a week so it wasn't a huge paycheck but it did mean the difference of a negative versus a positive as far as income/outcome goes. A little store up the street from mine just posted a closing sale sign. In order to keep the toy store afloat she's cutting back, and this time it means me.

I have seen cities and towns change from small, local businesses to big, uniform corporate stores and I hope this isn't happening here. I know that times are tough for everyone right now, but I just wanted to urge you all to shop from your locally owned shops, groceries, and restaurants.

The big name stores may be a little bit cheaper, but it's worth that to keep the livelihood of a community.

I'll still be on call, and have already heard of one gal that's going on vacation so I'll fill in for her and things will work out. I'm sure they will, it's just a little spooky in the distance.

But little sleeping Ezra sure has been so cuddly today. And he took a bath with Usiah and was splashing wildly the whole time. Yesterday he played peek a boo for the first time. He was sitting under the table and when he sat straight up he couldn't see me and when he bent over he could so he would sit up and then down, smiling at me and giggling. He did it at least 20 times. It was adorable.

I am SO thankful for the time I get to spend with my son! Now's a great time for the glad game.