A new beginning

Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed... The blog has taken on a whole new meaning for me. Who would have thought back in 2007 when I started writing to give encouragement for my Mary Kay team that I would find myself here. Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed has now taken on a whole new meaning. I'm going to be a mother. There. I've said it. I've said it out loud several times but until this very moment, I don't think it's set in. I haven't posted it on Facebook, I haven't called long lost friends, I haven't stood on my roof and shouted as loud as I possibly can. But, I'm going to be bringing life into the world. The funny part is I always thought that when this day finally arrived I would tell everyone I ran into on the street. I thought I would have T-shirts made up to announce to everyone "Hey! Look at me! I get to have a child!" But, oddly enough, none of that happened. Why? I find myself asking that question a lot. Trust me, it's not because I'm not excited. In fact, it's the exact opposite. I'm so overjoyed that I sometimes find myself having to take a reality check just to make sure it's real. After taking "the test" I called the Dr. and let them know. "Congratulations! This is wonderful for you and your husband!" said the receptionist on the line. "Yes, Thank you." "You don't sound too excited." What does that mean anyways? Too excited? "No, I'm incredibly excited. But, you don't understand. Scott and I have been married for eight years and we have been through four years of endless meds, Dr.'s and needles." The line was quiet. "It's okay, after those four years of endless fertility treatments and two more years of hoping and praying we decided that we would someday adopt." I mean, isn't that what people do who are told by three Dr.'s that they will likely never have children on their own do? Those who desperately seek to have a family? "I just need you to convince me that this is real and it's all going to be okay? okay?" "Sure, honey. We'll get you in as soon as possible." And, then the day came. I went to the office, checked myself in, took a deep breath, and said a prayer. Scott and I walked into the ultrasound room and I suddenly got a lump in my throat. Not because I didn't trust Him, it was because I didn't trust myself. What if? Then, there it was. The little blob I had been praying for. And, the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Thank you God for this beautiful new beginning.

October's almost over...really?

So here it is...another month almost gone. I find myself asking this all the time, "where does the time go?" I mean seriously...where does it go? I guess when you're super busy with work, the time just flies by. This year I've taken on some extra responsibilities. I left the elementary scene and moved up to the Jr. High. Working at the Jr. HIgh brings on a whole other list of things "to do." When asked if I would coach girls basketball I laughed and asked the principal if he wanted a team with a losing streak that I'd be more than happy to help. Then I was asked to coach sixth grade volleyball. This would have been great had I not already taken on after school tutoring for an expelled student. (Yes, we still had to offer services.) Then, apparently I didn't think tutoring Tuesday's and Thursday's was enough, so I added Monday's and Wednesday's as well (this is not through the school). A few weeks into working with my student on T/Th the school notified me that he was moving. Those days got freed up, but for some reason I thought they should still be full. Later that week I was approached by our assistant principal and she asked if I would be interested in coaching cheerleading. They had a sudden change of coaches and it was an emergency...do you think you could let us know by the end of the day? After laughing histerically I thought I'd share it with my best bud and she said something I wasn't expecting...."If you want, I'll do it with you." Much to my surprise I found myself walking to the office and agreeing to the unthinkable. Did I mention a few days before that they asked me to co-coach STARS. It's our leadership program. I think this just about puts me at my limit. I'm not sure if I can take much more on without enlisting myself into the nut house, but I must admit...I wouldn't have it any other way.

No Zumba

So sad...I was all ready and heading to Zumba tonight...wait, let me back up. Last night I went at work and things were going great. That is until I started having this numbing sensation throughout my legs and back. It was only halfway through. So, I tried to play it off like I was still participating. Then, when class was over, I slowly walked out to my car, got in, and started to panic. I got home last night and took some aspirin and went to bed. When I woke up this morning, I felt better. However, I could tell I wasn't my regular self. I managed to make it through the whole day so I got ready and headed out to waste time until class started tonight. About an hour before I called my mom (is it just me, or does she always know best?) and she said to go to the chiropractor. How brilliant! I haven't been since I was in high school. I'm not really sure why. Where has he been all these years??? The moment after he was through with my adjustment I felt a thousand times better. All the feeling has returned. It's amazing! He said my whole right side of my body was completely out of line. Imagine that. If you've ever done Zumba, then I'm sure you can completely understand why! Don't worry, I'll be back tomorrow. Zumba: 1 Kristin: 0

Where in the world is K&S????

Well, we arrived to our "secret" vacation destination on Tuesday evening. I'll give you the clues that Scott gave me as we were packing. See if you can figure it out:
1) It is located within the 48 continental states
"Darn, no Alaskan cruise then?" was my response :)
2) You won't really need your bathing suit
3) You'll be eating fresh seafood right off the coast about this time next week
4) No, it's not Key West and it's not New York


This one should give it away:
5) It's the birthplace of the musical Wicked!

Any takers??

Vacation to...?

My wonderful husband asked me a few weeks ago if I would mind if we celebrated our 5th anniversary a little early this year. Our anniversary is April 30th and since I don't have a lot of days left at school to spare, we decided to take a little trip over spring break to celebrate instead. I did not, however, know that he meant a SURPRISE trip! I am so excited and can honestly say I have NO IDEA of where the location is he is taking me. All I know is we are leaving on an airplane and it is within the 48 continental U.S. states. Hmmmmm?? I wonder where it could be? California: Napa Valley? Tennessee: Gatlinburg? Chicago? New York? Texas? Colorado? These are all places we have discussed taking "mini vacations." I am so excited that it's getting harder and harder to think about school.

Round Two

What's with all this snow? Here we are again, snowed in. I guess there is a reason why the Lord would rather me be here vs. work. We are up to two days after Labor Day. Not too bad, quite yet!

SNOWED IN!

Everything has been cancelled for the day. I was originally going to go to Zumba this morning at 8:30. I woke up to the radio station announcing it had been cancelled. Then, the tupperware party I was supposed to attend (not cancelled, but can't go), then church at 4:00. Now, we're waiting to hear whether or not we can attend mass at 6:00. I'm leaving for Columbus, OH tomorrow morning for Reading Recovery Conference. Hopefully I can to our meeting spot on time.