Christmas Treat

Kris called me at my work last night. She was so excited telling me that I had to come to her house to get Christmas treat that she and Kam prepared for us. I finish working at 9 pm so I asked if i had to be there that night, she said it would not taste good if i waited too long. So I told her, I would drive tommorow to her office and get the treat from her.

This morning was so cold outside. I did not want to wake up, but I remembered I had to go meet Kris. With half awake and half asleep, I changed the kids' diapers, dressed them warm, got myself ready and then drove to Joseph Smith Building, the office where Kris works at. I saw her waiting outside the building freezing with no coat on. I told my self that whatever she had for me better be good since we both have sacrificed this much.

It was nice to see her, it had been a while since last time I saw her. She handed me a plate of different kind of treats, and said they were all homemade. They looked so yummy. I could not wait to get home to taste some, neither could Michael. We both enjoyed every bite of it on the way home. Thanks Aunty Kris and Kam...

Christmas Party

Last Saturday night we went to my work Christmas Party. It was a party that most people at work were looking forward to attending. I bought a cute dress from Motherhood a week prior. My friend Chelsea did my hair and make up. I had Jennifer ready to watch the kids. To be honest with you, I was expecting to win an award, any award, so I wanted to look as nice as possible.

The party was held at Sheraton Hotel. Moses and I arrived one hour late. I was just excited to see everyone, they all looked great. Eventhough the food was not as good as we expected, i was still having so much fun being there.

One by one they announced winners of the awards. My heart beat faster, hoping they would call my name. The last award finally was announced, and it was not for me. Pretending I was ok, Moses and I left the party after saying goodbye to everyone.

I almost cried, I was very disappointed. I could not understand why I was not one of them. I have done so much for the company. I have been doing what i was expected to do and more.

I could not stop talking about it all the way to pick up the kids. Everytime Moses tried to change the subject, I would go back to my whinning about why? why it was not me.

Moses then told me that as someone who was pregnant twice in two years, and still got the managerial position, I should understand that they did see my work and appriciated it.

That's when I smiled. I did not see that coming, but I knew he was right.

I am just grateful for my family. We are here for each other.