Random Thoughts

No pictures today; just random things going on here and thoughts in my head..

1. This is the first time in 6 years that I won't be going back to an elementary school in August. Kind of a weird feeling.
2. I've contemplated going back to work full time lately. The last few months, finances have been tight and I feel the need to help. There is a daycare at Jeremy's work but at $700 a month, I'm not sure if I would make enough to make a difference. (Nash Cty teachers get paid way less than Wake Cty). I don't know if I really want to teach though either.
   
3. Preschool starts the first week of September and I'm really ready. I need something to do. Lately I've been envious of people who go to work. Is that weird?
4. We still don't have a church and I'm tired of church hopping. Nothing here remotely holds a candle to what we had at the Summit. While we aren't looking for an exact replica, we want a church that has challenges us, is focused on missions, and promotes community. The sermons we have heard here lack any meat and most of the time, feel like something I could preach.
   
5. I miss the Raleigh area A LOT this week. I miss our friends especially. I'm thankful for those who continue to pursue our friendship; you don't know how much it means to me. If anyone knows of a job in the area, let us know. I would move back in a heartbeat.
   
6. Owen has become Mr. Mischievous lately. Yesterday morning, he managed to escape his little rocking chair while he was still buckled in. Jeremy came out of the shower and found Owen playing on the floor by the chair, with the buckles still fastened. Then later in the day, I laid him in his crib to take his afternoon nap. He was talking himself to sleep when all of a sudden he started wailing. I went upstairs to check on him and he had managed to get his head stuck between the bumper and the crib. I helped him out and thought it might be time to remove his bumper. With bumper removed, I laid him back down and left him to fall asleep. 5 minutes later he is wailing again so I run back upstairs. This time he got his leg stuck in between the slats. RAHH! Bumper then is put back in the crib. 15 minutes he finally falls asleep. Crazy little boy!
7. I'm working on plans for Owen's 1st birthday. It's hard to believe that it's almost time!
8. I am tired of nursing and ready for it to be over. Starting next week or so, I am going to start the weaning process. We are going to take it very slowly replacing an ounce of breast milk every 2 days. I have loved that I was able to nurse him for his first year of life, but I will be glad to have some independence back.

Ok that's enough randomness for today.