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News just in… the videos of baby Blake have been recovered. Like bits and pieces of shredded paper, my friend George (not the geek squad) pieced together memories that had been scattered and swept into the depths of my hard drive. Thanks to George, I was able to witness something I never got to see… Dillon meeting his baby brother for the first time. To say I’m ecstatic is an understatement. The life lessons from this experience have not been lost on me (be present, count my blessings, back up my hard drive) but since we’re leading up to Thanksgiving and my focus has been on gratitude, I’m just going to say another big fat THANK YOU and be happy.

In other news, my girl Oprah says she’s calling it quits in 2011. My first reaction was “Nooooooo…..! Not before I finish my book, you invite me on your show and I become an overnight bestseller!” Guess I’ll have to work faster on this book or start my own talk show. I kid, I kid. (Okay, not really)

Finally, my latest essay in Hybrid Mom explores the tough choices we make as moms. The support I’ve received from readers so far has been overwhelming. Women (not just moms) are inundated with choices and it can be difficult to strike a balance. As we dance between taking care of ourselves and taking care of others… the more encouragement and support we can give one another the better. Click here to read “My Preschool Dropout.”

Have a great weekend everyone. I’m counting the days ’til I sink my teeth in my mom’s 21 lb turkey. I can already smell the mac ‘n cheese! Okay, starving now.