Gaining Ground

I am feeling a little success from this "teacherspayteachers" stuff. :) I am creating and marketing stuff daily and so far have sold something everyday in February. This is a vast improvement from uploading something every month or so :)

An unexpected result of this new direction has actually been more peace with my current job. I was finding myself in the throws of drama and discussions of "how bad things are" and "if we were running this place," before this journey and it was a very stressful environment. I have found myself focusing more on my work while I am there, so that I can focus more on my TPT store at other times. This has significantly reduced my "social" time and may eventually impact the relationships I have come to love with my co-workers... however, I am happier being removed from some of those conversations. This is my perfect excuse... I am trying to build a better life for my family.

I will take it. I am trying to change things in our household, but most changes happen slowly.

All changes except for my baby "bump" (my husband hates that term). I am now 22 weeks and a few days and everyday I am more able to picture our family expanding to a family of 4. I love the thoughts of my two boys playing together at home, on the farm, and at school one day.  I am anxious to see what the dynamics will be between them, but I am sure they will love each other, fight each other, and hopefully take up for each other. Because you know, they will only be around 20 months apart :)

I have really enjoyed my week. It has been interesting to say the least (many stories I could share, but they aren't related to the purpose of this blog). To end our week, we had friends over for supper last night (because cleaning before, cooking, hosting and entertaining, and cleaning up after is actually easier and less stressful than going out to eat). There were  3 boys all under the age of two running/crawling wild in my house, playing with and fighting over toys,  and I absolutely loved it! It made me dream of the day when our house is filled with our own children (no, we will not be like the Duggar's) running and playing. And dream of the days when us parents would probably be outnumbered. The boys were rambunctious at times, but sweet for many others. Drive by hittings were followed up with hugs :) , so all ended fairly.

Today almost ended on a little more of a rocky note...with poop in the tub after bath time and a smack to my face (my 16 month old, T,  hitting me with my iPhone) that will probably result in a black eye. However, our bedtime routine always makes all the troubles of this world melt away. Rocking and looking through/reading his favorite books and soaking up his sweet love.

I have to say...there is nothing in this world better than being "Moma".

Good Night All. It is time for me to rest, so that I can play with my baby tomorrow.
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