I have grown and changed a lot in the last 9 years. So much has happened. I graduated from college, got married two months later. Then I embarked on my job search. I didn't find a teaching job right away so I decided to apply at a school district as a substitute; which was something I really had no desire to do. But I swallowed my pride and applied. When I was going through the substitute training I got an interview and was hired as a long term sub for a 4th grad class. This proved to be a very stressful experience. But I guess it was better than going from class to class or school to school. While I was teaching as a longterm sub a friend of mine told me about an opening the school she was teaching at. I applied for the job, went on the interview and a week later was hired. I finally had my first full time teaching job. I was stoked. It proved to be hard to take over a fifth grade class in the middle of the school year. But, I did very well and had a great rapport with the students.
In the years that followed I had 4 beautiful children. First my son Sean was born Feb. 2004. My second son was born the following year. I became a stay at home mom after I had him. 2 years later my third son was born; followed by my daughter 2 years after him. I've been a stay at home mom for 6 years now. I've had my ups and downs. I have four smart, well mannered children. I often get complements about how well mannered they are and how well they listen to me when I tell them to do something.
After I had my daughter 2 years ago I started to think about what I wanted to do in life, especially since soon all four of my children will be in school. I am seriously considering going back to school to work on my Master's degree. So now I'm in the process of researching schools and programs. This July my husband and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. Hard to think that so much time has passed.
One thing that I've realized that the only time I have is the now. It's funny how most people often spend their time in the future. I decided 3 years ago not to worry about anything. Especially things that are out of my control. I don't have to accept or tollerate the bad behavior and treatment of other people. I've grown a lot spiritually too. I am always reading something.
Tomorrow my son Tavean will graduate from Kindergarten. It's moments like these that make me to think about when he was born and his early years home with me. It also makes me feel emotional and a little weepy eyed too. But it's good to be able to see my children grow and accomplish new things. Tavean has learned so much this past school year. It has had it's ups and downs; but more ups than downs. I look forward to enjoying his day with him.
I'm know I've said it before but I'm going to try to do more of this blogging. It just seems like my busy life with 4 little ones keeps me from it. But if other people can do it I can too.
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