Happy End of the School Year

This year has seriously flown by for me.  I am looking forward to summer with my kids and I think they are excited for summer too. Ginny was exempt from all her exams so wahoo for her! They kids each enjoyed field day and I was able to swing by and see the boys for a few minutes at theirs. It has been my best year thus far as far as teaching but also difficult because I lost a student and had to get to know teachers that were on a different hall last year (two of us have alpha personalities).  I am beyond excited to have Jake come and work with me next year; it will be so great to peak around the corner and see him. I am torn about where to send the boys. A huge part of me wants to keep them at Altruria because I love the school and know it but I have accepted a transfer for Bon Lin Elementary for them. I worry that I can not choose teachers for them and Chris has severe speech issues.  Aubree is so sad at the thought of us moving her to Bon Lin Middle and I assure her that what is chosen will be with her best interest at heart.  I like the idea of having all of my kids close to me.  Baseball for the boys and softball for Aubree are still in full swing.

We all have those days....

It seems the past couple of days have not been my best days.  I feel as if I have been a little off, not as kind to others as I should be, and have found ways to offend my co-workers.  It makes me sad as I look back and realize dumb comments that I have made playing or not and I realize that I can not change it, even if I want too.  At times it is very difficult for me to think before I speak.  I want to be remembered or known as force for good and a hard worker but sometimes things we say can deter that and our words can be damaging. I have loved this school year and the relationships formed. with co-workers.  Although the year has had some sad moments, it has also been one of the best. I feel fortunate to work with the people I do and hope the feeling is reciprocated.  Next year will be even better as Jake will also be coming to teach here at Bon Lin. I look forward to seeing him throughout the day and just the calmness he brings me. On the days,I feel worked up, it will be nice to step out and just see him to calm me. The school year is winding to a close.  Ginny had her last softball game this season and Aubree her last choir concert too.  Now, we just have Aubree in softball and both boys in baseball, luckily summer is quickly approaching.

Happy Late 16th Anniversary

Two weeks ago, we celebrated sixteen years of marital bliss.  While we did nothing in particularly special, it was nice to come home to Jake after a long day of showing homes and just sit by him. I find great solace just being with him, even if we are sitting in silence. Jake has a way of calming my soul and keeping me sane on my most insane days.  There is no one that I would rather spend my days with.  Given the choice, I would choose him over every single day.  This past weekend was Mother's Day. I am blessed with many women in my life who are mothers to my family and I.  One of my greatest blessings is that of being a mother.  For Mother's Day, I arranged for family photos because I have wanted to have some done for a little bit.  It was a beautiful day the Saturday before, so we were able to get some made...I am blessed.