Oh Hey Friday!!!

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In less than two weeks I’ll be diving full force back into teacher duties. I have a training the 7th and 8th (which cuts my summer two days short…but I’m not bitter [insert sarcastic eye roll here]) and then our teacher work week begins the 11th. During G’s day at the sitter this week I took a large part of the day to do some more lesson planning. I’ve been working on little school related projects here and there. It’s always such a bittersweet time. I feel like I’ve not accomplished nearly what I had hoped to over the summer. I still have a huge list of home projects that have not been done and summer bucket list items that will not get checked off. It’s easy to focus on these things and with the beginning of the school year you’ll often hear a lot of negative attitudes about being back at school. I say, “be grateful.”

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I’m looking forward to my new students and being with my wonderful co-workers again. I love my job! While there are things I know I’ll miss, I am so grateful for what God has allowed me to be a part of this summer. With that in mind, I thought I’d focus this Oh Hey Friday on some of the things that I have been grateful for over this summer.

OHF 1

First steps. I was so worried about missing G’s first steps. Being with a sitter who has a few other walking toddlers, I thought for sure she’d walk closer to 12 months. Fortunately, she didn’t take her first steps until around 14 months, which allowed me to see her make her move. As a working mom I know there are things I will miss but this was a biggie and I was really hoping to be a part of it. I was one happy momma.

OHF 2

I was able to see G grow two more teeth over this summer (we’re up to 8!)

OHF 3

I was blessed enough to spend some quality time with my precious family. We took a few trips, both near and far, and managed to throw in a few play dates.

Our trip to Williamsburg (trip details coming soon)

Our trip to visit Granna in Georgia

OHF 4

Girl time. I got to have some much needed girl time with some of my closest friends. With crazy work schedules, it’s almost impossible to do at other times of the year. The other day my friend and I sipped coffee at a local coffee spot we had both wanted to try. We talked for 3 UNINTERUPTED hours!

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OHF 5

Quiet time. Time with the Lord is essential and during the school year I feel pressed to balance everything. I’m not proud of my inconsistency and it’s an area I continually try to work on. I have been able to spend some much needed time in prayer and study with my Savior. He’s been helping me find hope. He’s been reminding me the importance of worshiping during the times of waiting. He has brought a lot to light and I am eternally grateful for the moments in which He has revealed and reminded me of important truths. Ultimately, this is an example that I need to set for my daughter. I want her to know the importance of spending time with God. I honestly don’t know how moms survive parenthood without a relationship with Him. 

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I hope you’ll take some time to reflect on what you’re grateful for. I also hope you’ll link up with myself, Karli and Amy for this week’s Oh Hey Friday!