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Here We Go Again...

Memoirs of a Wife and Teacher Wannabe is now retired.  Time for a fresh start with a new blog.  As my life progresses forward, I've come to realize a few things.  First, life isn't about me anymore.  My life, use to revolve around me.  I did what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted.  And I am happy to say, these days are over for me.  My life has become so much more.  My priorities are changing.  My life revolves around so much more.  

So here's what's new with the Abbott family....

As many of you already know, we are expecting our first child.  I am currently 21 weeks along and slowly embracing this whole pregnancy thing.  I'm learning more and more to put my faith in God as I turn my anxieties over to Him.  Throughout my pregnancy I often found myself biting my nails between appointments-nervous with the "something’s going to go wrong feeling".  Within the last few days, small flutters have grown into full blown kicks.  Little kicks of reassurance.  Each nudge I feel in my abdomen makes this whole experience feel more real.  I've started showing, as strangers are starting to inquire--only elder men however...which I found interesting.  It's like, gentleman in their 60's have a sixth sense for pregnancy or something.  That or they just don't care if they end up asking and offending a young lady who happens not to be pregnant and just a little thicker in the midsection.  Who knows.

Ian’s new schedule is quickly approaching.  I couldn’t be more thrilled.  He is going to be in a great location, with great hours, and excellent days off.  I recently found out another bonus surprise, Ian is majorly scaling back on the off duty work.  The last few months he has worked between 60-70 hours a week.  Luckily he was able to schedule most of his work while I was busy at school, however his sleep was heavy compromised.  I am counting down the days and ready to embrace the new changes his schedule will bring to our lives.


My work schedule will remain pretty flexible.  Even though I recently finished up my degree, I decided to hold off on the job search.  Throughout the next few months I will be substitute teaching in various districts in the area.  Then when the baby comes, I will be taking on a whole new career…stay at home mom.  I am so grateful that I have such a supportive husband who really embraces the stay at home mom idea. 
New year…new blog.  I look forward to the fresh new beginnings this year has to offer. 

Here we go again…

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