Merry Christmas

We have been so busy these last few months and I have totally forgotten to post updates.

Here's the short version!

Alexys is still getting straight A's in school, I am one proud momma! She is also doing competitive cheer. Unfortunately she suffered a level 2 strain of her MCL and has been out for the last 3 weeks but she is super excited to be released next week so that she can compete in January! She still has the same cute boyfriend, Jordan. I really thought I was totally going to hate life when my children started dating but I don't. I love that she has made good choices and that Jordan is a complete gentlemen to her.

Chandler is also doing well in school. I am so proud of him as he hasn't allowed anything to stop him from moving forward. I adjusted well to being fully mainstreamed in classes and has continued to keep his grades up. Lately he is interested in Parcore, girls and gaming. He thankfully has not had any injuries and still is the sweetest boy ever!

Lately I have been working two jobs to maintain however it has totally been worth it! I still work for the County Health Department during the day and work at Macys on evenings and weekends. But I have regained my financial independence and have worked my way out of debt once again. Totally worth it!

From our home to yours, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are excited to see what 2014 brings our way and with the grace of God we will each continue to build upon our weaknesses and strengthen relationships in the new year.

God Bless

Tasha

Having Faith

Sometime you totally just have to have faith....

A friend of mine posted this on Facebook. Today I decided it totally applied and I felt that I needed to share and post.

Alexys started school Tuesday. She has had a difficult time transitioning, my heart aches for her because she misses Arizona, her friends and her school so much. On the other hand, Chandler is thriving at school and has transitioned well. He is making new friends at school and adapting to life here, not that he doesn't miss Arizona life but he is handling the changes pretty well.

As for me, the challenges with the children have been hard but I am making it through day by day and sometimes moment by moment. Finally I have had a minor break through on the job hunting end of things! Who knows how many resumes I have sent out or online applications I have completed but today it totally paid off; I received three phone calls and have interviews lined up. School is crazy hectic for me but I am keeping up with it.

After taking the last year and a half off of work the idea of getting back into the working world was something I was half looking forward to and half dreading. It has been amazing to experience being a stay at home mother and a full time student. Being a full time homemaker was far more difficult than I could have ever imaged it would be. I easily filled my time volunteering with the kids activities, being carpool mom, and running errands, I often found myself wondering how I ever made time to do all of those things when I worked. I now have a very high respect for stay at home parents, it really is a full time job in itself!

I know that while continuing to be a full time student - silly me signed up for 18 credit hours this semester - it will be good for me to get back into the working world. I am excited to get my independence back and see what new adventures are to come.

*Everything Happens For A Reason *