Possibilities and Reality

I've been meaning to write this post for a few weeks now but life keeps happening.  Isn't that the way it goes?  There's always a list of things to do.  But I've been learning to let that go, no matter how difficult it is, it feels good to "forget" about all the should dos and just be, even if it's just for a little bit.  I mean this life just goes way too fast.  And perhaps I'm realizing that more right now because two of my babies are off in all day kindergarten and we're trying to get this new house set-up for our life.  Cherish the moments.  Hug each other.  Lots.

A few weeks ago I did a lot of self evaluation.  I was presented with a job opportunity.  I wasn't even looking.  It just fell in my lap.  I was asked to consider being a PreK 5 teacher at Liam's school.  The hours were perfect 8:15-1 or 2 Monday-Thursday.  I could walk the twins to school and then Liam and I could walk to school/work.  He would be able to stay with me before and after school and come with me on Fridays if I had work to do.  Everything about the job was perfect.  But I just kept going back and forth with whether it was right for me right now.  I shared my concerns with the director and another teacher.  They asked me to come in and talk with them.  Our conversation was great.  They totally understood where I was coming from and I felt like I could work there.  They offered me the job.  But after a lot of thought and a lot prayers I decided I have the rest of my life to work.  I don't have the rest of my life to go to the zoo with Liam on a Thursday morning or to stop by the school to have lunch with the kids or run a few errands and then go to the Early Childhood Center (Liam's new favorite place) or to walk the kids to school without having to rush back because I just have so much to get done or somewhere to go.  And can I tell you I am so happy with my decision!!  I mean really happy.  And I've been shown over and over again that it was the right decision for me.  For Anderson.  For Callie.  For Liam.  For David.  I mean who's heart wouldn't break when their freshly 6 year old daughter asks if she can be homeschooled not because she doesn't like school (she loves it) but because she misses you.  She misses me. Ugh, heart tug.  But I'm here and I'm more available than if I had a job.  I can give her and all the kids more of me.  Even "cling on' Liam can't get enough of me.

Anyways, here are a few pictures of my cherished moments from the past for weeks.  Hugs Friends and Family!