Thank Goodness for paccy clips!

Who would have thought that my life would come down to being thankful for a small strip of fabric that keeps a pacifier hooked to my child like an umbilical cord?! This miracle holder can be credited for many things in my house, one of which includes my child FINALLY sleeping through the night! Now, we've also not been going when she cries but I truly think that clipping the pacifier to her, so she can't throw it out of the crib when she gets mad, has helped. Plus, it helps in the car and oh so many other places I can't even begin to name right now. This particular one seems to work better than others as it is a little longer so I can clip it to her lower down and not worry so much about it getting wrapped around her neck! Because, natural worrier that I am, you know that has entered my mind several times! The rest of this post is dedicated to our past couple days alone together. Kevin had to go back to SD for his grandmother's funeral this weekend so Kora and I have been flying solo since early Thursday morning and the girl has been FABULOUS for me! Absolutely fabulous! Sure, she's had her melt-down moments but for the most part she has listened, been patient while I run a ton of errands and make her get in and out of the car constantly (no small feat when your car seat is still rear-facing and there are overhead tether straps involved), endured long meetings in places with pretty much no toys and meals on the go. We're used to being alone during the day so that hasn't phased me too much but I must admit when I put her to bed at 6:00 I start feeling a little lonesome and wish for some adult company. Kevin will be back Monday morning and probably by Friday I'll be wishing him away again so I'm counting my blessings for a sweet girl, who has been giving her Mommy constant hugs and kisses, and an absent husband who is making my heart grow fonder as I type :)