Evolution

I know that it has been over a month since my last post. I wish I could say that I was off some where exotic, or that I was busy helping to change the world. But. I wasn't. I have been (busy) living my life and watching my babies grow. Evolve. Change (me).

when they were babies

Lucy with Grandma and Grandpa Schuey
at her Preschool End of Year Party

This past month has been crazy in the fact that so much has happened, and nothing has happened at all.

Lucy fishing

I feel like my kids are new people. My marriage is stronger than ever. My life is busier then ever. In fact, my mom always tells me that I should slow down. I think her exact pearls of wisdom go a little like this, "Quit shoving 20 pounds of shit in a 10 pound bag. It wont fit!" This is great advice (I think), except that if I followed it, I wouldn't be the neurotic, obsessive compulsive control freak you all love and adore. Right? So bring on the shit!!!!

G and MeMe, moving on- with Pearl Jam

So, all while finishing grad school, working part time, being a mom full time, finding (making) time to return to a tradition of weekly family nights, and all the rest in between, in the last month Garth and I have decided to sell our little cottage of a house and buy our dream house. A house with room for love and growing. Exciting, scary, exhausting, motivating. All emotions that I feel with this evolutionary process. It is just that. A process. A process that is teaching me more juggling skills, more patience, more love, more forgiveness. A process that is helping to bring a family together, stronger than ever.

Hudson LOVES this hat. Even in 80degree weather

Hudson, his awesome curly hair, and the binkie he wont give up.

So, while I watch my kids evolve into little people full of life and laughter, I too find myself evolving. Evolving into a woman who loves, supports, admires, and respects her husband for all he is and all he does (to put up with me). Evolving into a daughter who appreciates her parents for the people they are and the relationships they have with my children. Evolving into an adult who is strong in her beliefs, proud of her accomplishments, and steadfast with her goals in life. So, yeah. Bring on the shit. This mama can handle anything. That is, if I have my friends and family by my side. Peace. Lovesss. xoxox.

Lucy and GeGe. Evolutionary Evidence.