So, I finally thought I would update my blog. Mostly because I accidentally took a three hour nap earlier and now I am wide awake! As most of you know I have been really sick the last few months and am recovering from Bronchitis AGAIN. Good thing is - the school year is almost over which means rest and getting well for good! YAY!

I had been looking to change schools for next year and something worked out perfectly. I happen to be at a science lead meeting at another elementary school in the county and was the only one who showed up. Now for those of you who are not aware of what these means: teacher's from other schools did not come to an important meeting in which you gather information on the science curriculum and bring it back to your entire school. Sad, I know. Anyway, I ended up meeting the principal who was hosting the meeting. She wanted to interview me. By the end of the week I had an interview and she offered me a job on the spot! The way it worked out was amazing because originally I was not looking to move closer to DC but rather further out towards, Leesburg or even Frederick with my family but I love this school! It is quite different than the Title One school where I am. It is in the center of a very affluent community. I am extremely excited about the change. I am sad about living TL though. I have so many great friends there and a terrific boss but I have a lot of exciting challenges and experiences to look forward to. Plus, the new school is not year-round so I will have the entire summer "off". So excited!

Since I did get this terrific new position, I decided to move closer to the new school. For the first time I will have a ten minute commute, which in DC is AMAZING! I am thrilled. I move in a few weeks and cannot wait for the change. Hopefully I will continue to meet interesting new people. Who knows where life will take me!

I am looking forward to spending the summer with friends and watch three of my best friends, Kristin and both Laurens, get married! Not to mention enjoying Cinnamon's new baby boy, and my other three lovies that are having babies this summer. So exciting for all of them! :) We are all so blessed!

Christmas

So, I spent Christmas with my family, the Lofland family and some of Greg's family. It was pretty relaxing. On Christmas Eve Mom and I watched a movie and chatted. Poor Dad eventually was sucked into the chick-flick also! On Christmas day we opened gifts in our PJ's. Remember when you were little and you couldn't wait for a new toy? Now we are happy with gift cards and cute sweaters!

Then I went over to the Loflands for brunch like I do every year. Larry makes such a delicious meal with waffles, bagels, bacon, quiches, casseroles, and eggs. YUM! Oh- Did I forget a mimosa? :) Debbie's daughter had a baby. Her name is Brooke and she is only five days old. I just wanted to take her home.

Then it was back home to celebrate with my grandparents and cousin Diane. We all were relaxed this year. It is nice when you get older because you take your time opening gifts and you actually see what everyone is opening, instead of paper flying in the air and kids screaming (although it will be fun to have that in my house one day!).

Even Spielman came over for a while (like she and I do for all the holidays)! :) I actually was able to spend some time with my sister too. I am always sad when Christmas is over but glad to create such nice memories :)

Burr . . . it is cold outside!

I thought today would be a great day to write since it is cold outside and I am plopped on my couch waiting for Chloe to have kittens. It is freezing outside. We got our first little taste of snow. I hope that we get to use snow days this year! The perk of being a teacher :)

I just got back from Lynchburg and had a great time with LT and Lauren. Lauren and I finally met LT's soon-t0-be-hubby. He is adorable. You can tell that he absolutely adores LT. I am so incredibly happy for her. I also got to spend tons of time with Doc, Lauren's little boy. He is getting so big! Already fifteen pounds and he is just three months old! Being around Doc makes you have initial baby-fever (keyword: initial - not there yet ha!). I am still thinking about Lynchburg as a place to live but am not sure if or how that would work plus I met a really nice guy here. That always changes things a bit. :) I have to say sometimes this stage of life is frustrating with all the unknowns, however, it is also exciting and nice to know there are endless possibilities!