Fall on the Farm

Ok, it isn't really a farm. Yet. But one can dream right? Actually, I think 15 acres qualifies me to call it a farm, even though we don't farm anything. Except maybe doggie play time.

Anyway, the other morning I looked out the front room window and was greeted by this beautiful sight...

I have never seen these trees so vibrant. The pictures still don't do them justice. This year, we have had an odd year when it comes to fall foliage. Either the leaves dropped before they changed color, or they were really late in changing. Regardless, I cannot recall in recent memory our Bradfords looking this gorgeous.

I am so glad I took these pictures, because they dropped half their leaves the very next day. So Mia and I decided to go out and play in the leaves.

Angel had fun too!



We had our first snow flakes today which means fall is quickly coming to a close. We were lucky enough to have great weather to be able to enjoy it this year.

Sunday, we are off to Denver to spend Thanksgiving with my family. So come back here after the holiday for a recap!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Change

It is funny how change works. Some change seems to take forever, but more often than not, change comes fast and furious.

In the last couple of weeks that is exactly what happened.

As you know, I have been going to school to receive my Masters degree in Teaching. I am very close to the end and it was time to take the next step into actual classroom experience. So this summer, I went through the motions to obtain my Substituting Certificate. And, two weeks ago, I got my first Sub job.

To say I was nervous was an understatement. However, as luck would have it, a friend of mine from school needed a sub for her fourth grade class and asked that I be offered the gig. Because we are friends, I was able to prepare much more than normal. She gave me explicit instructions, their daily routine, and a heads up about any issues I might encounter. I couldn't ask for a better first day. It went without a hitch and the kids were great.

After that first day, the calls kept coming. So far, I have been asked to sub for third grade, Special Ed and PE. It feels really good to finally get over that hump and officially start my new career.

In addition to subbing, my freelancing gig has been pretty steady. So things have been really busy.

As a result, Mia is going to daycare at least three days a week. It has been harder on me than her. She is thriving in a more social environment while I am a little bummed that my time with her is changing. However, what was originally going to be 6 months as home has turned into 2 years. I am so blessed and lucky to have had the time with her.

Everything happened so quickly. Two weeks ago, I was mostly stay at home mom. Now, I suddenly have two steady part time jobs. It will be a challenge to get used to working again and getting into a new daily routine. But I am really excited to embarking on this new journey in life and seeing where it leads.

Pic(s) of the Week: A Halloween Cow

Not every kid can make a cow look this cute.



Trick-or-Treat!



There isn't much to say here. The pictures tell it all...




Can't wait 'til next year.