{"id":2522,"date":"2017-02-06T05:11:48","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T05:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/family.manandyak.com\/?p=2522"},"modified":"2017-02-06T05:11:48","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T05:11:48","slug":"autumn-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family.manandyak.com\/?p=2522","title":{"rendered":"Autumn 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few pictures from the fall. \u00a0Now that I&#8217;m gone so much, there are hardly any pictures to show for it! \u00a0I took some of his pirate costume for Halloween and the incredible haunted house that he built with his grandmas. \u00a0I think his contribution was more of a creative director than actual builder. \u00a0Josef, like his papa as boy, is fascinated by all manner of ghoulish and spooky monsters and demons. \u00a0He has also suddenly started making drawings, which is something new. \u00a0I included a picture of my favorite one below, as well as some spooky chalk drawing that cover the basement floor.<\/p>\n<p>Josef continues to develop into an articulate and astute little lad. \u00a0Every day when I get home from work he comes running into my arms which is about the greatest feeling a dad can ever know. \u00a0I do my best to savor every moment, no matter how spent I might be at the end of the day, knowing that someday those greetings will be just a memory. \u00a0We usually get in a serious roughhousing before dinner, and then I read him a story or two in bed. \u00a0He started sleeping with us regularly when I began the new job, and I must say I really enjoy it. \u00a0It is very dear to be able to snuggle up next to him and spend time with him, even if we are both asleep. \u00a0In some ways it is superior to when we are awake!<\/p>\n<p>My job is fantastic and I feel so lucky to have it. \u00a0I have already passed two of my CPA exams and am inundated daily with a fire hose of new information and skills to master. \u00a0Everyone at the firm is very upbeat, friendly, and helpful. \u00a0I worried about the turn my life might take by beginning this new endeavor, but I must say my fears were unfounded and things have working out great. \u00a0It sure is nice to come home to my beloved family at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>There is so much more to say but I&#8217;m afraid this is all the time I have. \u00a0Tax season has begun so I will be radio silent until late spring. \u00a0I am greatly looking forward to another adventure-filled summer ahead!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLOE-xnF815sqPktdsxa41GHPZgBCjij3I\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2522 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/family.manandyak.com\/?attachment_id=2537'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" 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