Family

Daddy + Son Time

The Merfett

Last night I got to celebrate a wonderful friend’s Bachlorette party. I had been looking forward to it all week. A little girl time an maybe a glass of wine :) Merfman got home at 4am on Saturday morning and we ran some errands after breakfast. I hadn’t been feeling too well, but I rallied before getting ready and leaving for the party.

It would be the longest stretch of time I’d been away from Merfbaby. I left him with milk in the fridge, a fresh diaper and I was on my way. I made one call home after I left to make sure Merfman knew when to expect his next nap.

Once I got to the party I started to relax and enjoy chatting with all the girls. After his night feeding I got this photo from Merfman.

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I missed him! But I’m so thankful they got some quality Daddy and Son Time together. Since Merfman works late nights and early mornings it’s so good for them to have some alone time together. Same for me. I needed that night just as much as they needed their time together.

Family

The Bossman

The Merfett

I have a pretty cool job. It’s not easy somedays and it can be a little crazy, but I really do like what I do. I love the logistics and working in the business that I dreamed of being in. Heck, I met Merfman on a movie set!

I’m of course thankful for my job, but I wouldn’t have my job if not for my Bossman.

I work for a writer. A pretty brilliant one. That has a kind heart, which many people might not know. Sadly, it’s rare to find good people in this place called Hollywood. But I’m so thankful that I am where I’m at.

My Bossman created a TV series that’s now in its 5 season. That TV  show has employed hundreds of people over the past few years. Cast, Crew, Vendors. We order coffee and lunch/dinner every day – those businesses (many of them small) earn their income based off our needs.

The show is a good show, quirky and smart and wonderful. It makes people happy. I read fan mail from all over the world, from people saying how much joy the show gives them. Cool, huh?

Each week the people on the crew bring a script to life. A script that’s molded and shaped from an idea. It takes late nights, long days and many cups of coffee to get an episode completed. It provides jobs.

I can buy groceries each week because I have this gig. I can save for Merfbaby’s college fund. Even cooler – I bring Merfbaby to the office with me each and every day. Because Bossman said I could. Because he cares.

There are great people in the world. Of course no one is perfect. But everyone is capable of doing little things that create good. It’s the whole stone-in-the-lake-ripple thing. Our small actions can have a much bigger impact. Many that we’ll never even know.

 

 

Family

You + Coffee On Me

The Merfett

Hi, Friend. It’s been a week, amiright?

I am so thankful that it’s Friday. I’m also thankful for you. Yes, YOU.

Maybe we went to High School together. Met at Church, or in Film School. Once were Co-Workers. Shared a conversation at a party that one time. Family members. Or maybe we’ve never met, and you just found this place on your journey down the internet rabbit hole.

No matter how we met (or didn’t) I’m thankful that you care enough to share in this little slice of my silly life.

If you had a crazybusy week like I did, I’m sure you’re in need of a little something to jolt you through to the weekend.

So, here’s the thing. I’d like to buy you a cup of coffee (or tea). For realz. I can’t take total credit for this idea, I saw it earlier this week when The Naptime Diaries did the same thing. And I thought, man – what a cool thing.

Since I had a pretty nutty week I’d like to focus on you, and pay it forward with a little kindness.

Just show the image below to the barista when you pay. I’ve loaded it up so a few of you can have something delightful.

I’ll let you know when it’s all used up.

So drink up :)

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