It's been a while...

Hello again!

It's been quite a while since I last sat down to make a post.  I've thought about it many times but I always seem to find myself running.  So, what's been happening? 

Life!

Work has been hectic.  State testing is just around the corner.  My kids aren't ready.  I'm not ready.  But is anyone ever ready? 

Grad school has finally wound down.  I finished my last class 2 weeks early!  I'm very proud to say that in two weeks I will be a graduate.  I will have my MAED as a Reading and Writing Specialist.  I'm also very proud to say that I've accomplished this while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.  To some that may not be a big deal, but I've never been the best student and to me it's huge. 

Nieces and nephews have kept me busy.  My niece, Kaylee, is nearing 5 months old.  She and I both agree that I'm her favorite aunt and she's my favorite niece.  She can roll over and smile.  She's at that stage where she reacts to funny faces with even funnier ones.  I pretty much love her to the moon and back!  My little nephew is nearing 6 months old and he seems to almost have the crawling thing figured out.  He isn't quite there yet, but can roll/army scoot all over the floor.  It won't be long!  I'm pretty much in love with him as well. 

We took our students to the Cincinnati Zoo last week.  That I will never forget.  I take so much for granted.  Most of my students had never been to a zoo.  Most had never left Kentucky.  Many had never left Lexington.  When we crossed into Ohio and the city opened up they were in awe.  When they saw the animals and were so excited they were literally  bouncing, I cried.  My family wasn't wealthy, but I was richly blessed as a child.  My parents sacrificed so much so that my brother and I would have life experiences. 

Spring has arrived!  Tim and I have enjoyed seeing what our yard looks like in the spring.  There have been so many pretty surprises.  Bushes with little pink flowers.  Weeping Cherry trees that burst into a pink flood of beautiful flowers.  Beautiful tress that are leafing out over night.  Robins building nests and baby birds that will hopefully arrive soon.

Yep, I've been a busy bee since I last wrote.  I'm finding myself reflecting a lot these days.  Trying to slow life down a bit.  It is flying by and I want to enjoy it.  I want to experience it to the fullest.  So, here's to life!  Hopefully I'll have some fun stories to tell you soon!