SUPER MOM

Everyone has their own worries, problems, etc. So this is not my complain session, but rather one main question: How in the world do women do it? How do we- wash the clothes, pack the bags, pack the lunches, drive everywhere, work full time, make the family/hubby happy, and be good at all of it. I have this problem where my expectations for my life are unrealistic. I currently work full time as a counselor for a high school, which I absolutely love, and I'm also the Varsity Football and Varsity Competition coach. I say that I coach, but my cheer moms really do most of it. I'm thankful for them because I wouldn't be able to survive! I do have this day dream where I get to leave work at 3:45- like everyone else- and I go pick up Claire and we have a great afternoon together. After football season, I'll be able to do this! If anyone has the magical lottery numbers or happen to know how to get rich quick, it'd be much appreciated!!!

12 month Dr. Visit

Sweet Claire Bear had her 12 month check up today! Jeff and I like to guess what her height and weight is before we go in. Boy, was I totally wrong! I thought she'd be under 30" and over 23 lbs. This are the official stats:
Height: 30"
Weight: 21.5 lbs

What a skinny minnie! Part of the reason why she's not bigger is because she's a picky eater. She loves strawberries one minute, then she's throwing them at the puppy the next. She's still not talking, but she can play peek-a-boo, patty cake, and barks at the dog. She's very active and loves to run, jump, and play! So thankful for my sweet little girl!

Back to School

Going back to school is bitter sweet. Yes, I absolutely love my job and I love working with the kids; but, I really love spending time with my sweet little girl! Isn't she gorgeous! We go for her one year check up this thursday and I can't wait to see how much she's grown and developed! I love how she will hug me, kiss me, and crawl up in my lap. She loves her daddy and I even caught her petting the puppy the other day! Too cute! I know it's sad to say, but I am counting down the days until summer vacation. The positive is we have Labor day weekend in two weeks and then a full week off two weeks after that! We're going to the beach with all of our wonderful family! One whole week at a gorgeous house with a pool by the beach- can't wait!

Side note: This weekend I got to hang with my niece Era. I know that her parents know how friggin cute she is, but I never realized it until that day. She is seriously a wonderfully funny and cute baby! She would give me kisses and she kept saying, "OUT!" (from the itsy bitsy spider and how the rain washed the spider OUT!). Too cute! I love that she and Claire get to be close!

So here are the positives about school- I get to still be with my wonderful guidance gals! I have a new office that has a window! I get to be a counselor this year! I really like our new administrators and they are very efficient and wonderful! I have fun!