Good Morning everyone. Adriana here! It's good to be back, although I must say, it was nice not thinking about what I would be posting every week. It took me awhile to think about what to write. Today will be about change.
I'm a big one for change. I can't go one haircut without doing something different. I LOVE change. Actually, its more than that - I NEED change. If things go too long without something changing, I start to get antsy. My life for the past 5 months has been nothing but change. No sleep (Kal, I SO hear you about crappy sleepers!), trying to work with a squirming baby who wants to join in the fun, health complications and the constant go of two other kids in swimming, gymnastics and hockey make for busy times. Not to mention that the only 'meaningful' conversation I've had with my hubby is about who is going to play D (defense, for all you non-hockey parents out there) on Lucas's hockey team.
Other than the first two months after Tori's arrival, which were probably the hardest two months of my life, I have enjoyed this time. I am certainly enjoying Tori, more so than I did with the other two. With Bella, I was a neurotic, first time parent who continuously got caught up in making sure I did all the right things and constant wondering what I was doing wrong to make my baby cry so much. With Lucas, I had Tiber River (and no Michelle to help) and Tom had taken parental leave because the business couldn't run without me. He got to enjoy all the things I missed being at work. This time, even though I was back at work a month after having her, I am truly enjoying her. She is so beautiful, so engaging, so interested and just so much fun!
I do realize, though, that I may be one of the few that needs change. Most people run as fast as they can so change cannot catch up with them (Bella is one of these). I understand its difficult, but I guess I see things in a different way. I look to the possibilities change brings. I get excited by them. Having now opened Tiber #2, Michelle and I are focusing on creating a business structure that matches our success at creating great products and a wonderful retail and service experience. As we grow, if we don't have the proper structure, everything good about our business will disappear. In the coming months, I invite you to experience our challenges and see how we grow. If we do it properly, no one will know these changes are taking place - and that's our goal. Do it right the first time!
Cheers to a great week!
Welcome Back Adriana! Great to hear you are doing well. Can't wait to show you our new site. Coming soon.... after new baby... also coming soon. Hopefully sigh.
Posted by: Allison | October 27, 2009 at 02:50 PM