Hello Summer

I am officially done with my first year of teaching! Not going to lie, it was a rough year and there were many times when I questioned my career decision. Now looking back, God knew what he was doing and I was right where He wanted me to be! I tend to forget that He won't always put us in great, comfortable places but He never leaves us.

Now, I get to enjoy some great, quality time with my family! So far we have traveled to Bull Shoals Lake, Bar-B-Qued, played outside, enjoyed time with our wonderful friends and family, and eaten more sno cones than I can keep track of! I would say that the summer is off to a fabulous start! Hopefully, I will be able to keep up with my blogging and share more thoughts with you all!

Happy Summer!!!
~Britt

Change is in the Air

For those of you that know me, you know I do not handle change well! I like consistency, routine, plans, schedules, etc. Changes are in the air in our household, well actually, they have been in the air all summer long and I have found myself in a slump. My husband went from working 1 full time job and his own online business, to working 2 part time jobs and the said side business. You would not think that this would be much different but it has really changed his hours and our routine. Now, I know that once summer winds down, one of the jobs will settle quite a bit but it still makes for a stressful summer. Another change is quickly approaching...I am going back to work! I was blessed to quit my job at a local bank almost 3 years ago and stay home with my girls while I finished up school. The last 3 years have really gone by quickly. I am looking forward to going back to work, but I am still feeling pretty blah. At first I didn't know what my problem was. I have been quick tempered, crabby, sad, mopey....all of those yucky things that make you realize that you are in a slump! While I haven't been able to completely shake these feelings, I do realize why I am feeling this way. My goal now is to just enjoy summer with the girls, start getting things ready for my classroom, and pray for God to help me accept the changes and opportunities that I know He has provided with love.

Spontaneity

Definitely something that is hard to have once kids and jobs are in the picture. I enjoy planning many things (often times get very angry if things don't work out the way I plan), but there is still a part of me that longs to do something in the spur of a moment! I am pleased to say that we were able make a quick decision and book a last minute Summer vacation with the girls. We are heading to Clearwater Beach, Florida! We booked our flights and hotel yesterday! It was fun to plan everything out quickly! I am so excited to go to the beach and watch the girls experience it for the first time. I know we will all enjoy the time away, just hanging out as a family!!!

I can't wait to walk on that sand!!!

Out of the Ordinary

I love Summer! I love the warm weather and everything that comes with the season! But, today I got to do something out of the ordinary (at least for Summer)...I made Chicken and Dumplings. It was so cloudy, kind of rainy and chilly. What better thing to have than Chicken and Dumplings! My family enjoyed it and we always have a ton leftover so I took some out to my parents! It was fun to do something out of the ordinary! Thank you, God, for a great day that allowed us to hang out inside!

P.S. Tonight was also Mya's first night to enjoy a whole dinner with no baby food! She loved the chicken, carrots and green beans! Here is a picture of her and her first big girl plate of food!