Intermission

I'm still here and still neglecting the blog. I've not picked up my computer for well over a week and barely at all the past month. I've not read all the blogs I love for weeks. And pretty much have neglected to do much of anything on the internet. It's been a nice and much needed break. We traveled to Florida to see hub's family early November and had a wonderful time. It included lots of rest & relaxation and was enjoyed by all. Shortly after that trip we headed back to the hoosier state to see family for thanksgiving and attend my cousin's wedding. On the way back home we popped up our camper in a rest area to sleep (first time for that and it was a complete success). And since our return we've kicked homeschooling into high gear thanks to some serious slacking on my part. However, C is doing fabulous and we'll be able to tackle first grade in no time. He's doing a great job reading and is loving math. And I've even been surprised by how much I'm enjoying spending the time teaching him. It's been a lot of fun and I have all sorts of ideas for the younger two. I've found a peace with motherhood and it feels good. Bad moments still come and go but that's to be expected. I'm enjoying my role and trying my best to cherish these moments with the boys before time gets away from me.

It's always a struggle for me to share some of my more intimate thoughts on my blog. In person, I'm an open book. So much in fact I probably make people uncomfortable. But writing about adoption, attachment, Ethiopia, depths of motherhood, my lovable Nater, poverty, abuse, etc is so difficult for me. It seems too personal and private to share via the web. But maybe one day the walls will come crumbling down and the words will flow...