New Beginnings

Well things have changed a little, or lot, since the last time I posted anything on here. I think it has been a about a year, but I archived all my old posts so that we can start fresh. That has been the theme for me and the kids for the past six months. Life has been a crazy, rollercoaster ride for us since May but it also seems like it has forever since this all started. I decided it was time to start making a record of our lives again, because things go by so quickly and I want to remember this time of our lives good or bad so that we can see how far we have come and have something to remember all the good within the bad. Describing how tough the past six months has been would be impossible. Everyday things get a little better, and I have two amazing resilient children who are happy and healthy and they remind me every day I have made the right decisions for them. In order to make positive changes in your life you have to make tough decisions. I have learned that it will always get worse before it gets better, but in the end it does get better. Ok... so now for a quick catch up! I started the master program at KU in June in Kansas City. I somehow survived the crazy summer schedule and things settled down once the fall came and school started again. Now I only travel to KC one day every other week. I go to work that day at 7, leave work at 10 to drive to KC, then have class from 12-9, drive home. Its a long day but will be worth it all in the end, if I can make it through! My job has been amazing to me and allowed me to do my internship with them, within my normal work week. God has watched over me and provided me a reasonable schedule that may be crazy and rough on me but that is doable, so I often remind myself that I have been given this amazing opportunity and need to just do it. Other than work, school, and the kids... I try to get out every now and then but mostly just want to sleep if I get a day off!!! Rylee played softball this summer, and loves it. We were approached about putting her on a year round competitive team which we jumped on. She now has practice twice a week for two hours a day at their indoor training facility. She is doing amazing and LOVES it! It really gives her an outlet and she never complains about the busy schedule. She is in 3rd grade now, and does amazing in school. The surprising thing at conferences was the only complaint was my normally loud, vocal daughter will not talk at school. They just wish she'd talk more! Amazing, right?! I will take it though, everyone thinks she is an amazing kid and love her to pieces. Kolton is going to pre-k in the afternoons and is enjoying spending his mornings with Grandma and Grandpa. I was not sure about this arrangement, but I honestly think that they may enjoy having him around more than anyone ever thought! He and Grandpa Terry are buddy’s and I am very grateful for that! Kolton is like a sponge and is learning things at an incredible rate. He is doing addition and subtraction, learning to read and can count to no end! He is such a great kid with a loving heart. He comes up with some pretty funny things and always will give me a hug if he thinks I need it! The teacher told me at his conferences that she has never seen a kid who can retain instructions and stay on task like Kolton! Very proud of him as well! The kids have been through so much in the past six months but are doing great. We have also put our house on the market, and they are both coming around to the idea of moving. Although we have no idea where we are going (I can only handle one thing at a time) they are both open to this and are getting more and more use to the idea everyday! Lastly with this new start, I just want to say that I could not have made it through this time without my family and few close friends. My parents are amazing and supportive and pick up the slack when I don't even see the slack. I know that there have been times that they are frustrated with me for missing something, but just do it anyways and never complain. I would never be able to do what I do without them, and hope that someday I can pay it forward to my own children because I know there is no way I could ever repay my parents for all they have done for me and think that would be the best way to repay them. Not only my parents, but all my family who have reached out to me and provided me support. Although we all don't see each other that often I know that I have your support as well and that to me is comforting. Quentin, Amy, Tyler and Jharon... thank you for putting up with me as well. I can always count on you guys making me smile and offer help when I need it. My friends that have stayed by my side and seen my through tough times are also the ones who I have had in my life forever. Angela, Whitney, and Stephanie you girls are amazing and thank you for listening to me and sometimes just calling and checking up on me! I couldn't do it without all of these people and am so grateful for all the people and things I have in my life to look forward to!