As many of you know, we had quite the Mother’s day this year. I got to sleep in on Mother’s day and I woke up to three missed calls, a voicemail, and three texts from Adam. He and Sloane had driven to pick some things up for the day and they were in a car accident on the way home about half mile from our house. Someone ran a red light. Adam couldn’t stop in time, hitting that car and was pushed into a pick-up next to him. Sloane and Adam are both ok. Sloane cried a bit until Adam could get her out of her car seat. I got to them about 30 minutes after the accident and she mostly wanted some milk. The firemen had given her a little stuffed fawn and she was enamored with it. Adam is sore in his neck, jaw, back, and right foot. Sloane’s neck and lower back felt tight to us. The past few weeks have been filled with appointments; acupuncture and chiropractic for both of them. They are both on the mend. I think one of the hardest things was that Adam just rebuild the engine in his car last summer. All that time and effort turned into a blob of metal.

We are very grateful to Nini and Papa. They helped when we were dazed that morning. We had a fun Mother’s day dinner with them. Sloane got the best present on Mother’s day- a play house! It has a working doorbell, little seats, and a sink.

And we are thankful to Nini and papa for lending us one of their cars as we navigate the insurance claim and shop for a new car. Shopping for a new car with a 1 1/2 year old is easy, right?

I am lucky to have a healthy, happy daughter and husband. Sloane has started giving leg hugs and it melts my heart to have her wrap her arms around me when I am standing making her food in the kitchen. Also, for some reason I am hilarious to her! I didn’t think I would be the funny parent, but I totally am! And everyone knows Adam and probably wants a clone of him to have around the house. He is helpful, caring, and supportive as always. He is the best partner for me and we’ve been building quite a family, life, and business together.