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This Too Shall Pass

"Change is hard." "Change is inevitable." "The only constant thing in life is change." It’s no wonder that people, in general, are resistant to change. Why move away from something where you’re comfortable, even though you may not be happy?

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anaïs Nin

The above quote is one that I heard years ago, and is always floating around in my mind. It’s my gage for determining when something needs to change, and then coupled with sheer chance, or hard work, but mostly both, I generally see a change occur in my life.

This week, I took a step forward to move in a different direction for my career. I gave my notice at the company where I have worked for twenty years. It was terrifying and sad and exciting, all at once. I have always had a good relationship with my manager, and she was surprised (I think) by my announcement, but has been incredibly supportive of my decision. I’m leaving my coworkers in a tricky situation, and for that, I feel horrible. But, this too shall pass, and things will get better once the team is fully staffed again. 

My last day is November 27...so I have just five business days left at the “home” where I spend 40+ hours a week. I’m excited to move onto my adventure...more details to come as the day draws near!


Anyway. I guess there were a few other things that happened this week! Yesterday, Ava had her first performance with the Performance Team for her baton/dance studio. I attended the event and neither of us knew what to expect. This was definitely not a recital, but more of a competition, where multiple girls were performing in different lanes at the same time. There were only four teams performing, so her actual time on the floor was very short. But she did great! She’s later confessed that she was terrified. It didn’t show, though!

She’s also improving with her trumpet skills. It no longer sounds like a dying bird when she plays...there is actual tone and music coming from that horn! I know she doesn’t always like to practice, but we’re trying to teach her that practice really does make perfect.

G had a mostly good week...a few bouts of tantrums, but overall, he was a happy little boy. He’s starting to spell words randomly, and is beginning to read signs, the back of the cereal box, etc. It’s super exciting to watch how brain is processing the incoming information. 

G and I went to a neighbor’s house on Friday night, and he had a blast playing with his friend Addie, while I had a blast catching up with my friend Kristin over a bottle of wine! A group of neighborhood gals (and me) decided recently that we need to make a better effort to get together each month, especially when it’s cold outside. It’s easier to meet up when it’s warm and we can be out by a bonfire, but it’s during the dark, chaotic, winter months that we need to make sure our friendships remain solid. I’m excited for this as I want my neighborhood to be filled with friends!

Scott finally picked up the cold that Ava, G, and I have been battling for a few weeks now, so he and Ava took it easy on Friday night and spent the time at home, watching a movie. I’m finally on the mend and am not coughing as much, so I am getting decent sleep again. It's amazing what wonders will occur with healing when the body is allowed to get some much needed rest!

Last night we had a blast making individual pizzas, and then I cried bucket loads of tears while watching the movie “Wonder”. Ava had seen it before, and had told me how good it was...G didn’t have a lot of interest in it, but kept track of the tears sliding down my cheeks throughout the movie. I thought it was great!

On a final note for the weekly wrap-up...my mom and I went to a HUGE craft show last weekend, and I made a great dent in my Christmas’s shopping. Plus, I got the last pieces I needed to set up the hot chocolate bar for the kids. I’m super excited to get that rolling so the kids can enjoy some sweet warm treats this winter!

It’s only 7 degrees right now...wow! Eventually I’ll need to peel myself out of my warm bed, but now Ava and G have joined me so it’s going to be difficult to leave! Happy Sunday!

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