Life as we know it has been crazy these days, to say the least!
For one, I cannot believe that the second 6 weeks at school is just about to finish up (this Friday!). It seems like yesterday it was still summer time and I was frantically trying to get things ready for the school year - which I can still say I feel like 2 6 weeks into the school year! My kids are doing so great - such a great group of kiddos and parents! Having such great students and parents makes each day a great day, for sure!
Update on Graduate School: I am OFFICIALLY graduating on December 16th at 4 pm! I put my order for my cap, gown, & HOOD!!! in the mail today and it should be here soon. Out of my two classes I only have 2 more assignments in the one class and then several in the other, but I can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Looking back and reflecting over the past 2.5 years I can't believe I'm finishing up already. I remember the summer that we got married and how both Karl and I started our Masters and both of us looking ahead and feeling so overwhelmed with it all. Looking back I feel so accomplished - I was able to do school, teaching, and marriage all at once - I know that it has been really hard at times and both Karl and I have sacrificed things to get to this point but we are definitely stronger because of it! If you are wondering if I will be going on for more schooling any time soon - the answer is . . . NO! I am so done with being a "student" right now. Perhaps in the future, I would like to go ahead and work towards the big ole Doc, but for now I am content with my hood!
Update on Financial Peace: We are still slowly chipping away at our debt. We haven't had any pay offs lately and haven't gotten to cut up any cards yet, but it does feel good knowing that we are working toward a common goal. I was playing with the numbers a few weeks ago and we figure that if we both get a part-time job next year (after the 1st) that we would be able to pay off 90% of our debt and be that much closer to financial peace. We can do it! Our biggest ache is our student loans. Because of our debt I am working toward creating a night for Kindergarten and First Grade parents to show them how if they plan ahead now, they can save up for college and remove much more of the burden that faces many individuals graduating college. I think that this will save so many kids from debt. Also, we found out that my loans which have been in deferment do pick back up in January. Stink! Oh well, we can do it!
Update on Life: Well, some pretty exciting things have been happening around here. Starting this past Thursday Karl and I have been house hunting. Well no, not house hunting for us but for . . . my mom and step-dad! They found out about a week ago (for sure) that they are going to be moving to San Angelo for Tate's job. Oh and did I mention that they will be here before the end of the year (with Tate starting work on the 5th of December!). So Karl and I have been going around with our realtor, Teri Jackson, and looking at houses for my parents - makes me appreciate having our house. So far we have looked at 8 houses and there are still more on the horizon. We are actually going out again this afternoon to look at some more homes.
I am super excited about their move. Mom and Tate will drive down here on the 1st of December with some of their things, including their RV. Once they get here they will sign off on their house and get Tate settled. Amanda has a flight going to their house in California on the 11th. Mom will fly back up to California some time before Amanda gets there. Then Karl and I will fly up there on the 20th, just after my graduation, as will Tate. All 5 of us will celebrate Christmas at their house in California. Amanda, Karl and I will return to Texas on the 27th and the moving trucks will be at their house that afternoon. It is so crazy how this is all working out but I am so excited!
Well I think that is all for now - I need to go hop in the shower and start picking the house up and start laundry. Adios!
For one, I cannot believe that the second 6 weeks at school is just about to finish up (this Friday!). It seems like yesterday it was still summer time and I was frantically trying to get things ready for the school year - which I can still say I feel like 2 6 weeks into the school year! My kids are doing so great - such a great group of kiddos and parents! Having such great students and parents makes each day a great day, for sure!
Update on Graduate School: I am OFFICIALLY graduating on December 16th at 4 pm! I put my order for my cap, gown, & HOOD!!! in the mail today and it should be here soon. Out of my two classes I only have 2 more assignments in the one class and then several in the other, but I can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Looking back and reflecting over the past 2.5 years I can't believe I'm finishing up already. I remember the summer that we got married and how both Karl and I started our Masters and both of us looking ahead and feeling so overwhelmed with it all. Looking back I feel so accomplished - I was able to do school, teaching, and marriage all at once - I know that it has been really hard at times and both Karl and I have sacrificed things to get to this point but we are definitely stronger because of it! If you are wondering if I will be going on for more schooling any time soon - the answer is . . . NO! I am so done with being a "student" right now. Perhaps in the future, I would like to go ahead and work towards the big ole Doc, but for now I am content with my hood!
Update on Financial Peace: We are still slowly chipping away at our debt. We haven't had any pay offs lately and haven't gotten to cut up any cards yet, but it does feel good knowing that we are working toward a common goal. I was playing with the numbers a few weeks ago and we figure that if we both get a part-time job next year (after the 1st) that we would be able to pay off 90% of our debt and be that much closer to financial peace. We can do it! Our biggest ache is our student loans. Because of our debt I am working toward creating a night for Kindergarten and First Grade parents to show them how if they plan ahead now, they can save up for college and remove much more of the burden that faces many individuals graduating college. I think that this will save so many kids from debt. Also, we found out that my loans which have been in deferment do pick back up in January. Stink! Oh well, we can do it!
Update on Life: Well, some pretty exciting things have been happening around here. Starting this past Thursday Karl and I have been house hunting. Well no, not house hunting for us but for . . . my mom and step-dad! They found out about a week ago (for sure) that they are going to be moving to San Angelo for Tate's job. Oh and did I mention that they will be here before the end of the year (with Tate starting work on the 5th of December!). So Karl and I have been going around with our realtor, Teri Jackson, and looking at houses for my parents - makes me appreciate having our house. So far we have looked at 8 houses and there are still more on the horizon. We are actually going out again this afternoon to look at some more homes.
I am super excited about their move. Mom and Tate will drive down here on the 1st of December with some of their things, including their RV. Once they get here they will sign off on their house and get Tate settled. Amanda has a flight going to their house in California on the 11th. Mom will fly back up to California some time before Amanda gets there. Then Karl and I will fly up there on the 20th, just after my graduation, as will Tate. All 5 of us will celebrate Christmas at their house in California. Amanda, Karl and I will return to Texas on the 27th and the moving trucks will be at their house that afternoon. It is so crazy how this is all working out but I am so excited!
Well I think that is all for now - I need to go hop in the shower and start picking the house up and start laundry. Adios!
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