Trip to the tropics

Here is a peek into our fabulous trip to Hawaii. It's sad that it took me THREE WEEKS to get them posted. However, it was such a fun trip, and I am still wondering why we live in Eugene instead of Hawaii. I mean come on, we are both students, and we could be students in Hawaii just as easily as we can be students in Oregon, right? It will be in the back of my mind until we have a reason NOT to be in Hawaii.

Note to self: It's much harder to get a tan when you have a toddler than it is when you're on your honeymoon. Who would have thought such a thing?

Here I sit...but why?

Here I am, at my computer, working away on my teacher work sample for the term. I am stressed, worn out, and flustered nearly every second of the day. Today was sunny and perfect, yet the only time I got to really enjoy it was when I was riding my bike to class. About, oh ......30 times a day at least, I question why on earth I thought it was a good idea to go back to school. I sit in class and daydream about going to the park and watching Thomas proudly go down the slide by himself. I love that Steven and I are able to manage our hectic schedules in a way that allows us to take care of Thomas ourselves, without having to involve any sort of daycare. I love that Thomas is always with his loving parents. But...I hate that I always feel distracted with homework and the stress of my program. What was I thinking? I am not necessarily fishing for words of sympathy, but maybe just a better outlook. All I can think is that, in the end, my children will know that I wanted to do something, and I worked hard in order to achieve my goals. They will know that their mommy wanted to be absolutely confident in her ability to show her children that education is important, and that hard work is good for the soul. I want my babies to know that whatever might happen, I will be able to provide for them. Is this why I was supposed to do this? Any thoughts?

Holy Hiatus!

Ok, so it's been two months...is that really too long to go without posting something? I could blame it on being busy...but we all know I just had a MONTH without classes. I will post something great very soon....but until then, I will provide you with some random facts about our lives these past two months.

• Thomas can climb...everything. No more containing him with the ottomons. He climbs on chairs, couches, and anything else he can possibly reach. It's cute...but stressful!!
  
• I am working in a Primary (kindergarten through 2nd grade) Life Skills Classroom. It is a whole new world for me, but so far I really love it. The kiddos are adorable to say the least, and I'm learning a ton. I'm preparing my Work Sample for the term....and can't wrap my head around how much work it will be, and how busy we will be until mid-March. Laughing through tears...
• Steven is amazing and gave me the best birthday ever. He set up a treasure hunt of sorts for me to navigate when I got home from class Wednesday evening, which eventually lead me to my brother's garage down the block, where I found Steven and Thomas patiently waiting (and shivering!) to show me my new bike. I was thrilled....and can't wait to ride it more when it isn't so stinkin' cold out! Where is my summer??? Please come soon!

• Medical School applications are still underway, and we are anxious to see what will happen. Pray for us. Steven is the hardest working student I know, and he somehow manages to still be a terrific husband, and amazing father (Thomas will tell you himself, as he says dada about a billion times a day...precious).

Well, that's all I have for now. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and we are grateful to have you all in our lives. Cheerio!