Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What's New, Pussycat?

Yeah, yeah...I know it has been about 6 weeks since my last blog post. I haven't given up blogging; rather, I've struggled to find enough hours in the day. That might just be an excuse. Maybe the real reason I haven't blogged recently is because my life hasn't been all that interesting as of late. But that sounds pathetic, so I'll go with "I've been busy" and promise to re-commit myself to this blog to the best of my ability.

So what's new in my life since early May? Let's see...I decided to start working again, starting this fall. The plan is to lay the groundwork for a return to full-time teaching by spending Daniel's last year of preschool as a part-time substitute teacher. I was welcomed back to Upper Dublin with open arms, and I'll probably start with 2 or 3 days a week of subbing. Who knows where it might lead? It's extremely daunting to think about returning to the work force after a 4-year absence. But it's also pretty damn exciting to move in such a purposeful direction after spending the past 2 years floating around in pregnancy limbo. I never allowed myself during that time to think about going back to work because I always thought I'd keep trying to have another baby. But now, even with the possibility of adoption still very much present in my mind, I want to take control of my life. I'm tired of watching time go by. I have so much more to offer this world, and it's time to put up or shut up.

Daniel turned 4 on June 13th, and we started 3-day potty training boot camp later that week. To say I was dreading those 3 days is an extreme understatement. I expected it to be pure torture. Boy, did I feel foolish when it went off (almost) without a hitch! Daniel is kicking some serious potty training ass, already telling me when he has to go and running to the potty by himself -- and he hasn't even been trained for a full week! I'm still kind of in shock that my baby is potty trained! It's about damn time, but anyway...

I have a new niece, courtesy of Peter's brother and sister-in-law. Her name is Isabel, and we went to see her at the hospital earlier this week. She's tiny and precious, and I've already bought her a girly outfit! I'm excited to be an aunt of 2 now, and I will try to best the best and coolest aunt I can be. I'm also happy for Daniel to have a new cousin, even if she won't be able to play with him for a couple of years. I know that he is going to be such a wonderful role model for both Ian and Isabel. Whether or not he ever has a sibling, he will always have family.

So here we are, moving towards the end of June. Summer has officially begun, and Daniel is in camp. I spend my days exercising, playing with Daniel, and contemplating how and when to proceed with the exploration of the adoption option. I'll let you know what I decide. I'm sure I'll have plenty to say about it!