changes

It's been close to a month since I last posted.  And I've enjoyed some time away from the computer.  I've still tried to read my favorite blogs but it was a nice feeling being free from the "need" to post.  I'm coming back with some updates and some changes.

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Nora is 9 months old.  Just crazy.  She is developing quite the personality too.  Laughing when she's happy, excited, or humored and crying when she's mad, sad, or frustrated.  She's saying "da da" and "ma ma".  Her favorite method of movement is rolling.  She can roll quite fast and with rather good precision (we have had to baby proof).  No crawling forward yet but some backward scoots.  She is quite the little baby --- Hubby and I are proud.

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I have three more days of school which means three more days until my role as an elementary instructional coach comes to an end.  It's a funny transition.  I'll be transitioning to a totally different role but I'm thrilled and excited.  The world of third grade awaits me and I'm excited to set up a classroom, read books, teach math (yep, sis), and spend my days with kids again.  I'm leaving behind some great friends on my coaching team.  We had a cozy breakfast together today; our last gathering as a team.  They gave me a darling necklace with Nora's picture and a card with beautiful personal messages.  I am so thankful and lucky to work with wonderful women.

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Summer is almost here and it's going to be a busy one.  We have a few quick weekend trips planned but I know my time off will be filled with activity: setting up previously mentioned classroom, doing some cleaning and organizing at home, and going on outings with Nora.  I don't want to keep her (or I) cooped up in the house all summer so we have some outings planned at the library and playgrounds.  I'm excited to watch her explore new things.

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Just wanted to pop in and let you all know that yes, I am still here, I'm still checking in on my blogs, and most importantly, I'm enjoying my last days of school and my time with my family.  Hope you all are as well.

breathing during a break

My posting has been sketchy at best the last few weeks.  Work has been so busy and at nights all I want to do is play with Nora and bum on the coach with the DVR and my Hubby.  I've been lacking for both inspiration and motivation to post.  The minute I felt like my blog became a must rather than a want, I knew it was time for a break.

I have three weeks of school left.  I'm looking forward to focusing on Nora this summer.  Trips to the park, library, play dates, games, naps, walks - I'm ready for a summer like I've never had before.  Maybe I'll pick the blog back up but only if it's a natural want, not a must.

I'll start this break with an 8 month photo of Nora.  She actually is 8 1/2 months now but we just took her 8 month photos this past weekend.  And I felt pretty bad about it.  But, that is life.  No matter, she's still cute.  :)

{Nora needs a break too}