Just a general update... I'll be 27 in two weeks. I now have three children, age 3 and under. Sometimes I wonder why in the world I thought I could handle having three children so close in age. But I wouldn't change anything about that.
I had our youngest daughter, Tanasi (TAN-uh-see) just six weeks ago. She is such a delight and has started smiling a ton. It's been a rough six weeks though, with her nursing around the clock and the older two adjusting to me needing to give the new baby so much attention. I remember with my second daughter, it was tough the first three months, then it got better, so I'm just hanging in there. I tell myself it's better than pumping every 2 hours like I did with my son! The kids are also warming up to the new babe even more.
I'm teaching American Sign Language at Austin Peay State University and love my job. I took a few weeks off to adjust having a new baby, but start back up in three days. Adam took on an apprenticeship with Sams Club to become a licensed hearing aid specialist. It's something he's been trying to land (with any company) for a couple years, so we are so grateful that he got the position!
I started school again to get my Bachelor's degree. Unfortunately, I failed at completing this semester. I thought I could handle it, even with a new baby, but I was very wrong! So I've had to defer my semester for a later date. While I feel disappointed and slightly like a failure for not being able to handle it, I'm also proud of myself for trying. I will take a break next semester, and try again in the fall, but take less classes.
I've taken up a new hobby, raising chickens. However, I've had the worst luck ever with them! I've had 24 chickens killed in the last few months by either stray dogs or raccoons. I just don't understand how people keep their chickens alive for years, free ranging and all that. I took so many preventative measures but it still did no good. The thing is, I'm not giving up. I love having chickens and am determined to have some, and keep them alive for as long as possible! So I'm working on beefing up the coop. Hopefully the next flock I adopt won't get slaughtered... but we shall see.
So that's a super watered down catch-up (there's way more that has happened in the past while, but I don't think I can fit it all in one post!). Hopefully I can find the time and energy (mom of 3, three and under) to maintain this blog better! See you next time!
I had our youngest daughter, Tanasi (TAN-uh-see) just six weeks ago. She is such a delight and has started smiling a ton. It's been a rough six weeks though, with her nursing around the clock and the older two adjusting to me needing to give the new baby so much attention. I remember with my second daughter, it was tough the first three months, then it got better, so I'm just hanging in there. I tell myself it's better than pumping every 2 hours like I did with my son! The kids are also warming up to the new babe even more.
I'm teaching American Sign Language at Austin Peay State University and love my job. I took a few weeks off to adjust having a new baby, but start back up in three days. Adam took on an apprenticeship with Sams Club to become a licensed hearing aid specialist. It's something he's been trying to land (with any company) for a couple years, so we are so grateful that he got the position!
I started school again to get my Bachelor's degree. Unfortunately, I failed at completing this semester. I thought I could handle it, even with a new baby, but I was very wrong! So I've had to defer my semester for a later date. While I feel disappointed and slightly like a failure for not being able to handle it, I'm also proud of myself for trying. I will take a break next semester, and try again in the fall, but take less classes.
I've taken up a new hobby, raising chickens. However, I've had the worst luck ever with them! I've had 24 chickens killed in the last few months by either stray dogs or raccoons. I just don't understand how people keep their chickens alive for years, free ranging and all that. I took so many preventative measures but it still did no good. The thing is, I'm not giving up. I love having chickens and am determined to have some, and keep them alive for as long as possible! So I'm working on beefing up the coop. Hopefully the next flock I adopt won't get slaughtered... but we shall see.
So that's a super watered down catch-up (there's way more that has happened in the past while, but I don't think I can fit it all in one post!). Hopefully I can find the time and energy (mom of 3, three and under) to maintain this blog better! See you next time!
