The End and The Beginning

Well, I worked today. Granted it was only half a day, and all I did was sit in a meeting, I worked. That means that summer has officially ended. However, there is a beginning in the horizon. That makes me think of one of my favorite Hope Floats quotes. It says, "Childhood is what you spend the rest of your life trying to overcome. That's what momma always says. She says that beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. Just give hope a chance to float up. And it will... " I love Birdie Clavert. She knows her stuff.

Something else that's been going on in my life is that Nick and I have been attempting to have a baby for quite some time. We have not had much luck and we have started a little investigation. So far we know this: My tubes are fine. Nick's swimmers are fine. Next month, I'll go in for a little more prodding. I'll keep everyone posted. Until then, pray for us!

Well, I had intended for this blog to be a bit longer, but FarmTown awaits. =)

Summer Reading

After reading the Twilight series thing spring, I have rekindled my love for reading. I get such gratification when I finish a book. If it's a great book, I have to admit I'm a little sad when it's over. I'm going to do my best to create a list of books I've read this summer.

The Wedding -Nicholas Sparks
Even Now - Karen Kingsbury
Confessions of a Shopaholic -Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan -Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic Ties the Knot - Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic and Sister - Sophie Kinsella
Shopaholic and Baby - Sophie Kinsella
Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin
Something Blue - Emily Giffin
Baby Proof - Emily Giffin
Love the One Your With - Emily Giffin
Love and Other Natural Disasters - Holly Shumas
My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult
The Guy Not Taken - Jennifer Weiner
Good in Bed - Jennifer Weiner
Happiness Sold Separately - Lolly Winston
Dear John - Nicholas Sparks

I'm currently reading:
The Bachelorette Party - Karen McCullah Lutz

My to do list:
Goodnight Nobody -Jennifer Weiner
Gideon's Gift- Kareny Kingsbury
True Believer - Nicholas Sparks
The Rescue - Nicholas Sparks
The Guardian - Nicholas Sparks

I'm glad I finally found a passion. I think I had it all along. My 4th grade class voted me "Book Worm" in our class awards. I was bummed because I wanted best dancer or best singer. Now, I don't mind the book worm title.

School's Out...for Summer!

Overall, it's been a good year. I started my year with 8 special needs children and ended with 6. Don't worry, I didn't lose anyone. They just moved. It's strange that even though I should be relishing the fact that I don't have to work for a while, I cant seem to get my mind off of what the next year holds for me. I guess I'm a worrier by nature. I can't exactly quote the Bible here, but I do believe that God says something like...don't worry. (pretty sure he wasn't the one that added the be happy on the end) I know worrying will get me no where, but I guess I'm addicted to it. What will happen next? What if? Why did that happen? What did he/she mean by that? The list could go on. I think I'll insert a personal goal here. Goal: Stop worrying so much. (But what if I can do it? LOL I can't stop) I guess we all have our little quirks. A dear friend of mine takes her flattening iron to work with her everyday just to make sure she didn't leave it on. God love her.

So I have some super exciting plans for the weekend. Tonight I plan on doing a little laundry and housework. Tomorrow I'm getting a pedi done with my mom, and I'm going to spend the night with her and go to Church with her on Sunday. I realized today that I don't spend enough time with my mom. My special ed coordinator was the one that actually made me come to my realization. I told her that I was going to spend time with my mommy, and she got a bit teary eyed and told me that I should while I still could. I guess when you're growing up you never really have any reason to think that your mom won't be there for you, but it happens to everyone. I need to enjoy my mom while I still have her. She's not sick or anything, she's probably in the best health she's been in for years, but I remember how upsetting it was for her when her mom got sick. Hm...I'm kind of sad now.

Happy thoughts!
Until next time readers...if I ever get any.