*Why is this font so little? I don't know, but I give up. I've tried to fix is 817 times.
*I forgot how hard/busy/exhausting it is to be a full-time-working-mama. Y'ALL. I am beat. And yes, being a stay-at-home- or work-from-home- or work-part-time- or any-form-of-mama is hard in its own right. But this girl hasn't really had to get dressed for three-and-a-half-years and let's just say allllll the Peeles are adjusting as I find my new groove as a working woman!
*I forgot how hard/busy/exhausting it is to be a full-time-working-mama. Y'ALL. I am beat. And yes, being a stay-at-home- or work-from-home- or work-part-time- or any-form-of-mama is hard in its own right. But this girl hasn't really had to get dressed for three-and-a-half-years and let's just say allllll the Peeles are adjusting as I find my new groove as a working woman!
*On
that note, I guess my first confession should've been - I WENT BACK TO
WORK! After an amazing, oh-so-fulfilling 3.5 years at home, I am
officially out of my daily uniform of workout clothes. I wouldn't trade
my years at home for the world, you guys. I absolutely loved every
minute of soaking in my kiddos, of trying to love and take care of and
support TJ amidst the chaos of our lives, of keeping our house afloat,
of keeping our family afloat, of wearing yoga pants more than I should
probably admit.
But...
A
few months ago while doing some soul-searching I surprised even myself
when I realized that I wanted to go back to work. It was hard (and
scary) to admit, and made me feel guilty, even... to essentially choose to stop spending so
much time with my kiddos. But I knew that I would be a better, happier,
more-fulfilled, more joyful mama to CK, Everette, and Brooks if I could
get back to something outside of the house that makes my world go 'round: teaching. And
gosh it has been so amazing, y'all. The way it all came about... the
people I work with who I already consider family, the school itself, the
administration, the kids... it was a God thing. Of that I am certain.
*And
on that note, I must confess that while I miss my own three munchkins
all day long, I forgot how fun it is to anticipate seeing them at the
end of the day! The way they smile so big when they run back into my
arms, nearly tackling me with their joyful embrace... priceless. I am definitely focused on quality of time, versus quantity:
And I also cannot stress enough how awesome it is to get pictures like this all day long from the boys' awesome teachers!!
*But
poor Everette... he has had the hardest time adjusting to me being back
at work. He's pretty much been my sidekick his whole life, so being at
"school" all day, everyday has been tough for him. And while it hurts
my mama heart to know he is struggling, he is at an amazing place with
the most amazing staff and I know that, soon, he won't want
to come home when I show up at the end of the day!
*Brooks,
on the other hand, walked (Yes, WALKED! Caboose is walking!!) into his
new school like he owned the place, and hasn't looked back.
*And
my girl, CK? She is absolutely ROCKING kindergarten (and how cool is
it that she goes to school where I work?!). I could not be more proud
of her, and she (like the rest of us) has landed in a place where she is
surrounded by exactly who God intended.
*Have
y'all ever had the peanut donut from Dunkin'? I didn't even know it
existed. But now I do. And you do, too. #yourewelcome ~ Thanks,
Carmen!
*I am pleased to let you know that Everette is officially potty-trained! One more kid in diapers to go...
*And
speaking of the kid in diapers, he is the most joyful, happiest, smiley-est, most
sleep-hating baby ever in the history of babies and he turned 11 months
old a couple weeks ago:
*And
on that note, I must confess that I really didn't want to do a birthday
party for him. I am like the Pinterest-fail mom. I'd rather outsource
and pay someone to do it all for me. But, this working-mama hasn't
received her first paycheck yet #BROKE so that ain't happening. Anyway,
three weeks away from his first birthday (say what?!) and the guilt has set
in and now I'm like a crazy person trying to throw a small party of some
sort together. #sendhelp #andwine
*Lucky
for me, CK has opted not to have a party this year because she wants to
do something super special instead. Something we've been talking about
for over a year now. Stay tuned...
*Y'all, these pretzels? OBSESSED. I pretty much love anything of the salted caramel variety, and these are aaaaahmazing.
*Confession:
I am going to die when Everette has his first girlfriend. He told me
the other day he wanted to go back to school because "Abigail is there,
and she is beautiful" and I almost had a panic attack.
*But he also told me he wishes sharks had toes. So, there's that.
*I cannot WAIT for fall television!!
*And
while I'm watching alllllllll the DVR'd shows, can someone come cook
dinner for my family? I hate cooking + I'm terrible in the kitchen +
working full-time + three tiny humans = spaghetti and tacos and pizza
for LYFE.
*CK
and E are obsessed with America Ninja Warrior, and now every piece of
furniture in our house is a scaling wall/climbing apparatus/obstacle
course.
*I
need new running shoes. Like, four months ago. And actually, I think I
blogged about needing new running shoes four months ago. Mine are so
worn down and they stink (I have stinky feet, y'all... always have, my
entire life. Attractive, huh? No, but seriously, any suggestions?)
And also, any suggestions for the best running shoe that is both
cushioned and supportive, but not too heavy?
*And
speaking of running, I just volunteered to be a coach for the running
club at the elementary school where I work - and I am so excited about
it!
*And
because I don't have enough going on, I'm also teaching PreK
CAM3Jr/Missions at church on Wednesday nights. Last night was our first
class and they are so absolutely precious. I cannot wait to see how
much they grow and learn (and inspire me!) this year. <3
*And on that note, Papa Johns is about to knock on my front door. TGIF!
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