Pajamas and Naps

Pajamas and naps are my life right now. It has been over a month since I have posted because school has been kicking my butt! I am taking 15 credits this semester which might not sound like a lot for some people, but between those credits and still trying to be a mom, wife, and dance teacher I feel like I barely have time to breath. I run to my computer or books as soon as Taven is occupied with something that doesn't need my constant supervision (toys, eating, sleeping) and work as fast as I can until he cries or needs me. Nate has been doing his best to help when he can, but these are some of his busiest months of work to meet all his end-of-the-year goals so he has been gone quite a bit. Also, I am trying this new thing where I actually read all the materials and study for exams instead of skimming and cramming last minute and that takes a lot of extra time. I end up passed out with an open book on my face a lot during the day now. But hey, maybe I will actually retain more information from these classes and get my money's worth this semester!
On a lighter note, some really good things have been happenning in my life right now:

Nate has had multiple instances from several different bosses where they pull him aside just to tell him how great he is or giving him some special responsibility because they are so impressed with him. I am so proud of my little scouter husband, he is amazing at his job! And it doesn't hurt that his moods are elevated either.

I have been teaching at a local dance studio for about 2 months now and I was getting bummed about my classes because I don't feel like I am naturally a good teacher. I have a really hard time getting my ideas across and I am not great with kids (I teach girls from 3-12 yrs old). Anyway, this last week my boss told me before I left that she thinks I am doing a great job and said I am the best teacher she has had for those classes since they started. I don't think I am an amazing teacher, but it is always nice to hear you are doing something right! I am so glad I got that job and my boss is awesome.

For anyone who knew me pre-Taven, you know that I wasn't exactly ecstatic about having kids. I was terrified when I found out I was pregnant. Now that Taven is growing and becoming more of a little person, it is getting to be so fun. Also, I think it is impossible to be a mom without becoming more giving of yourself. For example, while I would still love to be able to sleep in again or buy nice clothes without worrying about potential stains, I am starting to get used to it and actually enjoy it. It is the best (and most tiring) feeling to have a little person that completely depends on you for his/her well-being and livelihood. I can feel my personality changing recently, and I really think it is changing for the better. We recently went to dinner at a friend's house and this couple has chosen not to have children. They are extremely nice people and I enjoy their company, but the mindset is so different. Everything they talked about involved their amazing collections of just...well, stuff. The majority of the night was spent holding Taven so he didn't break any of their priceless belongings. If someone came to my house for dinner and broke something, I would be bugged, but it wouldn't bother me for long because Taven would have probably broken it eventually anyway. I'm not saying people that don't have children are selfish, it is just an example of how having a kid has changed me. I still like having nice things, but I am not so obsessed with things anymore. I don't know how to explain it or say it any different so if you want to know the benefits that can come from having kids, I guess just have one!

So, nothing all that exciting right now, but those are the updates of our life right now. I will try to get back into posting somewhat regularly so until then!