World Domination and Goals


I dropped Logan off at School for Little People for his 1st day of Preschool!!! It feels so weird being here at home by myself. I know the kids are doing great but what do I do? That is the question I have been asking myself alot here lately. There are so many things I want to do in and with my life.

I do know for thing that is for sure. I want to be there for my children. I love that I can be readily available for the kids if and when they need me. I was Kendra's homeroom mom last year and I loved it. I signed up to be homeroom mom for Logan's class this year. I like the idea of giving the kids their space while I can still be involved with them during the day. I want to be around them as long as I can before they start to get tired of me. On the flip side, the day is going to come when Im gonna have to branch off on my own.

I have been debating with the idea of having another kid but I dont think my reasons behind that idea are smart. It seems like all my friends are pregnant or having babies. Maybe I should get in on that action. But Im so busy with the two how could I possibly make time for another child?

Ive also been thinking about going back to school. Which is never a bad choice. Just in our situation, I would need a job that would allow me to work the same hours the kids are in school but would pay me enough to make it worth my wild. I am currently one credit away from applying to the nursing program. But whats gonna happen when all is said and done? What are the hours gonna be like? Am I gonna be able to work part time? Will I have help with the kids?

I spoke with my dad this morning. He and I have had a very colorful relationship to say the least. He encourged me to just be a stay at home mom and wife for the time being. He said I should be ok with the idea that the kids are growing up and its ok to take a little time for myself every now and then.

I think he might actually be right on this one.

Bottom line, I want to be the best wife and mother I can be to my family. Right now just might be the time when I have to throw out all the ideas of world domination and just take a little time for myself. Laundry, dirty dishes, dirty bathrooms, breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything else in between that I have the privilage of taking care of will still need my attention.


Thanks dad.

We got the kids pics taken this past Saturday at Portrait Innovations. Everyday that passes, I find it harder to believe that they are as old as they are. Here are some of my favorites.

Aaron and I recently spent some time in Sin City Las Vegas. We had a blast as we celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. We are not the gambling and drinking til 6am couple. We enjoyed the sites and I went back home with some nasty blisters. Nonetheless, we would go back in a heart beat. Here are some pics we took.

My sweet Kendra (1st Grader)

Today is August 23, 2010. It is the first day of 1st grade for Kendra. Walking her to class this morning was a surreal moment for me. I can not believe I have a 1st grader. It really does seem like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. Walking down the hall reminded me that time passes by in the blink of an eye.

With Logan starting preschool next week, I have been dealing with the question, What am I going to do while they are gone? Someone once told me that we grow the most when we experience change. I completely agree. I dont know what this school year is going to have in store for us. But for some reason I have a very good feeling about all of us growing and changing and thriving in new a amazing ways. Im so excited about this year!

Summer has been flying by. The kids and I spent the later part of the week with my dad in Corpus. We had a great time! We went to The Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington. The kids had a blast. They had more fun on the Lexington. I couldnt believe that. And so it is. My dad and Joan were nice enough to watch the kids for me while I went out with an old freind. It was so great catching up with Jodi. Hadnt visited with her (other than saying hi in El Pato for like 30 sec) in almost nine years. Crazy how time flys. It seemed like yesterday I was rooming with her in SA. I will post pics later. For now, Im off to the grocery store.