I can't believe I haven't posted in 2 months. I think I pretty much shut down since summer started. We've been really busy, our house was on the market (didn't sell), we went on vacation, had some exchange students from China stay with us, and just enjoyed being together. We've got some changes coming up in the next few weeks so it's time for me to get my head out of the sand and get back to reality. Maggie will be going back to public school this year. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED homeschooling and it was a great time for Marlee to adjust to our family, but it's time for us to try something different. I was very overwhelmed 2nd semester with a new addition and being mom/teacher. I felt like every chance I had to spend with Maggie was teacher/student time because Marlee required so much of my attention during the day. I need a chance to get back to being Mom for awhile. We were able to get into a wonderful school that I have heard nothing but wonderful things about. We're all excited!
We are also contemplating putting our house on the market again. We feel so conflicted about what to do. We love our house, but also would like to live on our farm. Making grown-up decisions just isn't fun! We've been home with Marlee for 7 months already. I think I can honestly say that things feel really normal around our house....finally! The girls are so wonderful together and it's so easy to forget that Marlee was adopted. It seems like she's always been here. The 6 year wait is such a distant memory, but I would do it all over again tomorrow if I had to! I can't wait to see what's in store for our little family of 5 this year!
Happy 19th Birthday, Ry
4 months ago
