I really have been sick of our blog for a while. I hate the layout, and I want a new camera so bad--cause I hate the quality of pictures that I get with my camera, that I CANNOT OPERATE. Plus, as the title states--I swear no one reads this thing. Case in point. DARREN SHOT HIMSELF WITH A NAIL-GUN people and you have nothing to say about that!!?!
Anyway. I am--believe it or not--all caught up on my grading and so I feel liberated enough to post. If not for the few faithful readers, for myself. Since I am terrible at journaling, I hope this in someway counts.
Life is really interesting. I firmly believe that we knew it would be hard before we arrived here, and that we were still excited to come. BUT, doesn't it just suck when it is hard?!! The economical crisis is hitting us hard. Not only are we flat broke (like most) but Darren is seeking new employment and the governator is speaking of mid-year cuts for schools. WHICH--probably wont lead to me getting laid off this year-but almost for sure next year. SCARY. So we are in a real state of limbo. Darren is considering going back to school, perhaps becoming a Physical Therapist, and if I lose my job--there is no way to get hired at another school---due to layoffs....duh.
So--maybe I will go back to school too??? Principal Hamberlin. It has a ring to it. I don't know. We may end up trying to sell our house, or renting it out and moving for awhile...even maybe to Utah?? Yikes, did I say that out loud? REALLY, it is just a thought people. And it would be short term. But school is A LOT more affordable there, and it would be easy to keep our house, and live out there.
I don't know. AND I HATE NOT KNOWING. Cool that Christmas is 3 weeks away, and we are having a baby in 9 weeks, and my life is completely crazy. AWESOME.
Oh well. It is good for us. Right?! YES, YES, YES....it will all be fine.
Anyway-- Thanksgiving was great. I will post about that later. Shed is ALMOST done, baby's room is painted, and so CUTE. Really I have a disgusting amount of things that I could post about that I am SOO grateful for. Life is good, even when it is hard. We are really lucky.
No baby name yet. I did have a dream that it was a girl. She was really cute.
8 comments:
Sounds like you have a lot of choices to make. I hope that things work out for the best and that next year is more stable than these last few months. There is no shame in moving to Utah, silly lady. There are cool people in every state. The only real downside for me would be the snow, but you already have that...so what does it matter? :)
I'd love to visit you guys and I'm thinking that the end of December would be a good time. Depends on if you guys will be around...
Hey, I read your blog... I just rarely leave comments for some reason.
It's good to know that no matter what, Heavenly Father will provide for your baby. 9 weeks is so soon, too. (although it seems like forever when your the one toting the baby around in your tummy!)... you have no idea what you're getting into! Ha Ha (evil laugh).
Seriously though, babies are wonderful and I'm so excited for you guys!
Utah?! I think that is what you guys should definately do! I agree with so much of what you posted. I think not knowing is one of the most frustrating things ever, but at least it keeps things interesting right? :) And you are absolutely accurate by saying life is good even when it is hard and that it will always be fine. I hope Darren's gun shot wound is feeling better and that you and the baby are feeling good too.
You forgot to add that you're grateful for friends who come and visit..?
I'll be praying for you guys.. Just remember the "Secret" Tish. Simple rule of the universe!
If Darren is serious or even thinking about Physical Therapy, he could talk to my bro., Lee. He did a program at Columbia where the govt. paid him for school in return for a few years working for the public school system in PT. Anyway, there are options out there!
Like your friends said, there is no shame in living in UT. You do what you have to do. Mark and I had several choices after college (in great places), and we chose Kansas City because it had a lot to offer and was AFFORDABLE! It turned out to be such a blessing and a wonderful place. So, I'll get off my soap box because one day we may end up there.--never say never. Wait, did I just say that out loud, too? :)
Hey, you should come back and hang out with US! It will be awesome-tastic!
And you can't judge readership by comments - maybe you should get a stats counter! Google analytics is decent, as is Sitemeter.
who hasn't shot themselves with a nail gun? Jamon
Hey - I've left comments before, too. I just never really have much to say. Anyway, you will figure things out. We're going through the same things now; trying to get to a secure place where we feel comfortable. I've been trying to be patient while not being content to just sit around and wait for something to happen...you see what happens when I leave comments?! Too long! Anway, hope to see lots of baby pictures up soon.
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