First and Foremost

So, it's 9:52 on a Saturday morning. 8 years ago, I would have probably just been getting out of bed. But today, I'm wide awake and have been since about 6:45. What's the difference? Two little boys, one 5 and one 7. My husband took them this morning to his job. (We're both in education, so adding a couple of new kids to the mix pretty much goes unnoticed.)

I had a date with my personal trainer at 11:30, but she cancelled. No big deal. But it has left me purpose-less. I suppose I could still go to the gym, and I probably will. It's the sheer fact that I don't HAVE to that has left me wide open. Sitting alone in this giant house of mine (and it's giant compared to the 999 sqft. we came from) always makes me contemplate how much things have changed, how much I have changed since I had these two babies.
I know, I know. They're not babies anymore. This is Diego's first day of Kinder and Dylan's first day of 2nd grade. They look relatively happy, and they were for the most part. As the week progressed, it become harder to get them out of the bed and dressed. We managed.

I kept encouraging my middle sister to blog. She's darn right hysterical and has such an unique outlook things. Life is giving her some hiccups right now, so I thought blogging would help her out. So far, so good. Check it out if you get a chance. The Redhead's Perspective. Definitely worth the read. And for what it's worth, she looks just like me, only much prettier! When people ask us if we're sisters, I always tell them I'm the younger one. She quickly corrects me. I like this picture of her in her Mr. T jewelry.

As I encouraged her to blog, I uncovered my own passion for it, but just never could seem to find the time. I have several friends who blog constantly and am jealous, especially since my kids are older. I never kept up a baby book on them. I'm wondering if that's a mistake I'll have to live with? But I thought now would be a good time to start documenting their milestones, especially now that their both in school. I won't get to post everyday, or maybe even every week. But I am going to try and do it at least once a month.
This will be a challenge the next few months. I'm finishing up grad school at Tarleton. I am taking 6 hrs. this fall and my comprehensive exams in November for December graduation. When I'm done, I'll have a master's degree in Educational Administration. It will be my first master's on paper, but my second in my mind, since I like to say I'm the reason my husband actually has his.
Words never seems to be a struggle for me. I think I've written enough, now. I guess I better try to get to the gym before the rugrats return.