Paradee Power

Last night I took Matti out to The Rotisserie to celebrate his last night of school for the semester. (Uncle Jimmy and Auntie Miche watched Cadi - thanks guys!!) Please, everybody, please. Do yourself a favor and order a Cosmo Champagne the next time you go out to dinner. I don't know if this is an actual drink or not - my boss served this at his house this past weekend during our holiday party. It. Is. Amazing. Can you love a drink? I mean love. A. Drink? I hope so, because I honestly do love this drink. All it is is a Cosmo, but champagne replaces the vodka. Delicious.

So...the point of this post is not actually about drinking...although that would be a fun post...
Matti and I often talk about our goals - both short term and long term, assess where we are in our lives, how we're doing - financially, emotionally, etc., what we can do to insure Acadia grows up to be a confident, self-assured, happy person. Last night was another one of those talks about my life and my goals - professionally. Am I happy? Do I love my job? What would make me happier? I'm sure you've all had those conversations - whether they be outloud to your partner or just thoughts floating around in your head that you haven't shared with anyone yet.

Don't get me wrong - I do like my job. I am very lucky to work at home, so I am able to be home with Acadia all day. But am I passionate about my job? Do I love it? Well...if my boss is reading this, than yes I do! If he is not reading this, then....well....I suppose I could be a bit more fulfilled. This is putting it nicely. I will never take for granted that my job has given be the opportunity to be a stay at home mom, which is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. Being a SAHM is my dream job - one I am SO proud to be doing. But let's be honest; as much as I wish it would, being a SAHM doesn't pay the bills.

Which brings me to our conversation last night. I have had this idea for a little while now (more on this later) for a business. Not a large business, but any means, but a business, nonetheless. I discussed this idea with my *new* business manager, Matti, and oh. My. Word. Did he get excited! After I had spent 20 minutes explaining all my ideas and where I would work (turning part of the downstairs into an office will be fun!), where I would get my supplies, who I would sell my work to, etc, etc, etc. Matti got a napkin out and started drawing designs, measurements, and more ideas! He was so sweet and so excited - it reminded me yet again what an awesome partner I have. With each other on our sides, I feel like we can do anything together. I feel like I am capable of the impossible. I am thankful...so thankful that he is my best friend.