One Year Down

Exactly one year ago today, I announced that I would be attending my very first year of college. Attempting a full time college load on top of being a wife and stay at home mom of 4, wasn't exactly where I had envisioned my 25 year old self being. But there I was, diving head first into it! And here we are now, 1 year later!!

It's incredible how much happens within a years time frame. It's frightening at how fast it seems to go by, also! I'm now 26, preparing for my second year of college and sending off our little girl to Kindergarten, all in a few short weeks. To say that my anxiety has peaked would be an understatement! Looking back, I feel like I must have been on autopilot to make it through all that last year through at me and my family. But we did it! And I say we, because honestly it takes a village. I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my husband and kids, amazing friends, and family. I'm so thankful for all of them allowing me to work so hard for this, and encouraging me along the way. I was able to make the Dean's List for both semesters last year, and couldn't be more proud of myself for achieving something I didn't even know I wanted a year ago.

Summer Fun!
Fast forward to now, and this entire summer has been insane (hence why you haven't seen a post from me in several months!) but these last few weeks have really been crazy. We've got Destiny starting Kindergarten in a few weeks, me starting my classes full time again, and a week later Ben will start Preschool 4 days a week, and Jonas will start back to his Mother's Day Out program twice a week. I've been a nervous wreck for weeks now trying to make sure everyone has everything they need, school shopping, and just praying that summer would never ever end. I've jam packed the kids schedules this summer, trying to fit in every fun thing possible before we're all in different places every day all day. I know I'm not alone, every momma I see is feeling the samee way! It's hard to be a stay at home mom for so long, and then all of a sudden your babies are going off to school without you!

My last post was on growth, and this applies here and in every aspect of our lives. In a month life will be hectic, nonstop, scheduled, and tiring...but I will be working on my second year of college, my kids will be flourishing in their individual schools, and when we DO get a day together as a family to do nothing...oh how sweet it will be!! Those are the moments that I keep telling myself will come, and this is all just stepping stones to get to that point. It's growth, it's not always fun, but it is SO worth it! As much as I've kept us busy, I've also slowed down where I can. I've watched more kid movies with my babies, I've drawn on the sidewalk with chalk with them, I've made their favorite meals, and we've had more fun relaxing at home together..soaking in each other's presence!

So I know I'll blink and be writing a post one year from today that describes how another year has flown by, and it will be Benjamin getting ready to start Kindergarten. Things will never slow down. We have to cherish every moment we get, because if we don't, we'll regret it when we look back. Every moment, good and bad, is leading us to exactly where we are supposed to be. Knowing that helps me be ready to tackle anything that comes my way, like my second year of college and sending my babies off to school alone! I'm just holding on to every second and enjoying the ride along the way!

Until next time,
Stephanie

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