Changes...

Earlier this week I looked out my window and saw this...

I have a new neighbor...A sweet little bird buiding a nest in my birdhouse that hangs on the back patio.  I was super-excited to see this...this house has hung empty for about 3 years and now some cute little birdies have decided to take up residence.  They picked  my yard as the perfect place to lay their eggs and hatch their young.  It is definitely starting to look like spring.

All of this made me reflect on where I was this week last spring.  I had just been told that I would not have a job the following school year at the school where I was teaching.  I was upset, but I knew that it meant there was something better out there for me.  The day after I got that news, I found out that my little family of three was going to become a family of four.  One year ago this week, I found out that BabyCole was on his way.  This news somehow made the news of not having a job not seem that important anymore.  I know that sounds crazy, but I guess something inside of me knew that this chain of events would lead me to where I am now...A happy stay at home mommy. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching and miss the kiddos at school like crazy, but this is a time in my childrens' lives that I cannot get back and my place is at home with them.  I wouldn't change a thing about the situation.  Had I not been laid off, I would not have had the opportunity to stay home.

And now here we are, one year after those 2 life-changing events and I am happier than ever!  I have a beautiful 3 year old daughter that is so energetic and loves the fact that mommy is home to play and color with her all day, and I won't have to miss any of my handsome 3 1/2 month old son's small milestones.  I love life!