Things Change... It Just Happens

So I've been trying for at least a year to access this blog.  One.. I forgot about it.  Life got busy.  I was enjoying raising a rambunctious little boy with a big heart and his big sister who brings sunshine to every one she meets.  I was busy being a teacher who's switched schools a few times and loved on many kids.  I've been living life to the fullest.  IN FACT, life has been a little hopping lately.  I mean, THREE years away causes changes.

First of all, I'm still married to the love of my life Chad.  He's pretty great.  He puts up with a lot, but hey, I do too.  We "complete" each other.  We are at Rich Fork Baptist Church where we are continuing to grow as a family to love Christ more and serve Him in ways that He asks us to- even if it means being uncomfortable.  I'll be starting at Southwood Elementary (my alma mater) teaching 5th grade this year.  New adventures are happening.  It's titled "Adventures of Being a Mommy" right?  Couldn't have picked a better blog name.

Coincidentally, on April 1 (April Fool's Day AND my husband's birthday) we found out MORE exciting news.  God has blessed us with one more amazing child... well, he's being created AS I TYPE THIS.  I did say "HE".  We found out this little miracle is a boy last week and I couldn't be happier.  He's healthy and perfect and he's going to complete our family.  We'd always said "If God sees fit.." and He did.  Baby boy's presence fights my body every day to see who will win.  Baby wins most days and my body loses.  It's VERY different to be pregnant at 37 than it was at 27.  I feel 90 years old and I throw up ALL the time.  But guess what?  Baby boy doesn't seem to mind.

Kids reactions:
Tyler: (who wanted a boy)  I am happy (because it's a BOY and I want a baby brother) and nervous (I'm nervous because I don't know what he's going to look like but I'll still love him anyway).
Haley (who wanted a girl)  I am sad (because I wanted it to be a girl) and happy (because Tyler will actually have someone to play with now and I get you all to myself)

Little does she know....