New Tradition

Every time my colleague would travel out of town for work she would buy presents to bring back for her daughter. Every time the child would be sad that her mom left for a business trip she would tell her daughter, don't worry mommy is going to bring you a surprise. These presents were affectionately called "guilt" presents. Cause mom would feel guilty for leaving the child.
For me - I don't feel guilt, because I know I am working hard to provide for her and know she is in the best of hands with her dad. When she stays with her grandparents on rare occasion we are both out of town, I know they are able to create a bond between child and grandparent that is so special and that makes me happy. So at the end of the day, I don't feel guilt. I do miss her terribly when I am away for work but know she is in the best care.

However, instead of a "made in china" toy each trip, I have instead decided to buy Maggie a book. I want her to be a GREAT reader and enjoy reading more than I ever did. So each work trip, I will snag a new book for her to enjoy when we are together. I plan to write the trip's name inside the book so I can remember where I was when I missed her that day.

Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com

Oyster Race

Making Guac!

Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com

J. Alexander's

Tonight I ate at store #1, the original!

Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com

Dancing with the Wiggles

The snapping at the end was to try to get Buster's attention to move out of the way. He doesn't listen either.

Progress

We have been battling a Yeast Diaper Rash. It began almost three weeks ago like a normal rash. We haven't had much of a rash in 10 months. Month 11 comes around and we flare up like the fourth of July. I think we had a series of several overnight poops. This is when Maggie wakes with a smile and a little extra in her pants. This caused, in my humble medical opinion and thanks to the bump.com ladies who pointed it out, I thought it could be a YEAST DIAPER RASH. So after 2 weeks of diligent destin applications, I called the doctor and told her what I thought it was a Yeast Diaper Rash and she said to get over the counter LOTRIMIN. The smart bump moms suggested to apply Lotrimin and Maximum strength (Purple Tube) of Destin after every diaper. They also said to put her in a baking soda bath. We tried all three of those techniques and sure as ever we are making "progress." Regardless, we have her yearly check up next week and Dr. Deckle will also be checking it too. Hopefully we are all cleared up by then.

Soon to be 1

Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com

Chicago treats

I got Maggie a few books as a treat for her while I was on my trip. She also loved her pillow pet and outfit that her Aunt Judi gave her. More to come!

Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com