Geoff is working hard to get a law enforcement position and we are praying that this is the year he gets hired on with a department. I would love for it to be local, but I keep praying for God to help me accept a move if it becomes necessary and to be supportive of the whole thing, with His hand guiding me in it all. (I don't want to be a Jonah!) I know it won't be easy, but God has given me a peace about Geoff's career choice since it first came up and I know that we will get the exact department that God has for us, wherever that may be. So, that is a something that we are looking forward to this year.
I am still working hard in school, although I signed up for a MUCH easier school load in order to deal with life and the move (it is driving me crazy to still have things so disorganized and in boxes everywhere... that'll teach me to collect too much stuff!). I am enjoying my Book Arts class VERY much, it is right up my alley. :) Learning to handmake something that I find beautiful and timeless is such an amazing opportunity. Hoping to use it to make my own sketchbooks, poetry books, portfolios and gifts of course. My other class is easy enough if I make the time for it, but I have a really hard time wanting to participate as it is not my style of learning and it is hugely based on tests (which for anyone that knows me well... understands that this causes me to hyperventilate, freak out, black out... overall, stress uncontrollably regardless of my knowledge of the subject). Otherwise, I am enjoying time with family (especially the new edition miracle nephew, Levi Michael, who was born on Colson's birthday!), being involved with my church, new extracurricular activities with my school and my two bible studies that are both so amazing and (hopefully) life-changing. I am really striving for a better and more balanced me. So many things I want to change NOW (yes, patience is one of them) but God is helping me through it little by little in His own timing. Grateful that He never gives up on me and is always helping me to become a better person.
This fall will bring about huge change as we switch Kaylana from her private school into homeschool. I can't tell you how excited this makes me. I love where Kaylana is at, and the program and teachers are amazing... but I feel so disconnected from what she is doing and learning. I can't wait to get to observe her discoveries myself and get to encourage her where she excels and challenge her where she struggles. It has always been my desire to homeschool my kids, and I relish the opportunity to do so with renewed confidence after the difficulty I have had in letting her go elsewhere this year.
She is certainly growing and changing SO much. I can't believe that almost 5 years have passed. Kaylana; my beautiful daughter who is more "girly" than I ever thought I could handle. Very much a pink loving, princess focused, dress-up playing, fancy loving big girl now. She rarely stops talking, unless it is to sing. And she is a huge ball of energy that is always looking for attention. I usually end up hysterically laughing because of things she says or her antics. I am hoping next year to get her involved in music and either dance or gymnastics. We will see what the year brings. She loves to read and loves practicing her letters/writing (especially her name). She is always interested in doing what mommy does and tries to join in. (That is something that I am trying to be better about... letting her help even though it slows me down. She won't always want to do chores and be with mommy, so I want to enjoy it while I can.) She is so independent and driven, but I love that she still clings to family and friends with a strong bond. And man, I do love that girl, more than she will ever know!
Also this fall, I will try to introduce some homeschool to Colson as well. He has a very curious nature that loves to observe and tinker. We've gotten to where we don't tell him how to use stuff until he has had a chance to figure it out... if he needs help we guide him, but we usually just start laughing in astonishment as he "gets it" in mere seconds. He has been my snugglebug for so long, it is hard to let him get so big (just turned 3 the beginning of this month) and lose some of those baby loves. I knew the day would come, and he isn't over them completely yet, but he took it down a few notches and it already makes me sad. However, despite less snuggles and loves, he is still my Charmer. He is so sensitive and caring, loves babies and is usually the first to share or help. I love that he is such a gentle boy and I pray that this stays with him as he grows into adulthood. Don't underestimate him though... he is ALL boy! Bumps, bruises, guns, roughhousing, tumbles and anything adventurous are daily occurrences. I love my baby boy and even though he keeps growing... he will always be my baby.
Well, all-in-all, this year is looking to be full of more change and lots of excitement. We will see how it goes! :)
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