Life has been VERY busy lately in the Sturm home. With Mommy returning to work and Daddy working like crazy, we've been so behind on the little things like blogging. I had a rough first week and cried every morning after dropping Caleb off with Grandma and the sitter he's with on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It's not that he's not in good hands, it's just hard that he's away from his Mommy all day after spending an entire summer together. Fortunately, my class this year seems to be awesome and I've been so busy each day that I hardly have time to think about what I'm missing at home. On the flip side, it's been tough coming home to tackle the rest of life after a long day with very needy seven year olds. This time of the year is always hard, and it's even harder when I know that I can't just come home, kick my feet up, and relax all evening. There just doesn't seem to be enough time to come home, play, cuddle, cook, clean, do laundry, call people back, schedule appointments, blah, blah, blah. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who definitely lends a helping hand from the minute he gets home from work. Together, we're certainly able to make this whole situation work! It helps having three day weekends like we just had...I only wish there were more of them!
On a positive note, we've had two wonderful weekends since the whole back-to-school thing took place and I've realized that I am not missing out on too much. I still get lots of quality time with the two guys in my life and our little pooch. I've had to learn to let go of some things like being very particular about Caleb's schedule. With the type of personality I have, it's hard to let that go. However, I really can't control what happens during the week from 7:30-3:30, so I just have to go with the flow. I've also had to be less particular about keeping the house as clean and orderly as I prefer, but if it means I can spend more time with Caleb, it's worth it. Anyhow, this whole process is a huge learning experience and we're continuing to adjust each day. We'll take everything one day at a time and at the end of the school year sit down to decide whether we'll keep it up for the future. I can't imagine leaving behind a job I love and coworkers who are the best, but I have to remember that this job will always be waiting for me, even if I take time off!
Tyler has had a great few months at work and deserves a bit of recognition. In passing the other day, he said "I'm sure you don't care, but I'm the top salesman in the zone." I couldn't believe how casually he stated that and immediately responded with "of course I care...and how on earth did you make that happen?" I guess all of the hard work he's been doing has really paid off and I'm so very proud of him for this accomplishment. It's great that he wants to remain so humble, but every once in awhile a gal just has to brag about her guy!
I'd love to keep writing away, but I need to go upstairs and grade some papers before the busy week starts. For those of you who think teachers have such an easy job, just remember that 9 times out of 10 we're bringing work home at the end of the day and when we leave work, we're really just leaving the building behind...the rest of the job comes home with us! For now, enjoy the pictures of our little cutie pie. He turned 5 months on August 21...isn't time just flying by?!
Meeting baby Dash for the first time
Waking up a happy camper...he probably would've stayed in his crib all morning if we would've let him!
Breakfast with Daddy
Playing with his new toy
Chesney and Caleb are REALLY starting to gain an interest in one another
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