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As I've put forth the purpose of the next 6 months of my life is to discover who I am before I begin trying to conceive (with medical help).
Driving home this afternoon I discovered I am a singer. Long suspected I have of my singing talent but today it was solidified- I am a singer. Now if I wanted to share my talents with the world I am confident that I would blow away all the judges on American Idol and be the top grossing music artist with a shelf full of Grammy awards but I don't. Despite my overwhelming singing talents, I feel that my life's purpose is actually to teach children to read. As noble as that is, I still feel a sadness depriving the world from my amazing voice- at least in the shower and my car. :-)
Friday, September 26, 2008
BIRTHDAY WEEK!!!
Yup- it is my birthday week. I do not believe in just birthdays- that's too short and not enough of a celebration but I can now officially say that it is my birthday week! On Thursday, October 2, 2008 I will cease to be 27 and will celebrate my 28th birthday. I love my birthday. I love that on that day everyone I know calls me, and we finally catch up on things. I love birthday cake, presents, and just the entire day!
This year though my actual birthday day is going to be scant which is why I can truly justify the birthday week I've always wanted!! My parents are going out of town for my birthday, my husband has not only to work that day but has a very late meeting, and above and beyond my regular classroom duties I also have recess duty and an 8 am training. BLAH. I fully intend to make the most of the next 7 days though!
This year though my actual birthday day is going to be scant which is why I can truly justify the birthday week I've always wanted!! My parents are going out of town for my birthday, my husband has not only to work that day but has a very late meeting, and above and beyond my regular classroom duties I also have recess duty and an 8 am training. BLAH. I fully intend to make the most of the next 7 days though!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Yes, I realize
Yes, I do realize that it is only 8:22 in the morning and that cookies for breakfast dessert are not really ideal but do YOU realize the day I have in front of me?! So in the last few quiet moments before my kindergarten students grace me with their presence I am going to enjoy my chocolate chip cookie and my tea.
It's noon somewhere right?!
It's noon somewhere right?!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bathrooms
I love bathrooms. I really do- I love how people decorate them, the different sizes, although the purpose of a bathroom is almost always the same, they are so very different. You really get to see a different side of people when you visit their bathroom.
Last January 18 DH and I bought a home. We wanted to redo 2 of the rooms- the kitchen for him (he is the cook in the family, good thing too or we'd survive on meatloaf and mac and cheese) and the bathroom for me (I love bathrooms). DH wanted to get me a Jacuzzi tub, paint the bathroom in my favorite colors and wanted to tile the floor. Well today it is September 21 that is 8 months and 3 days since we closed on the home and my bathroom is JUST about done!!! The wainscoting went up today and the vanity is now nailed in. The floor got finished about a month ago and the tub has been in since March so only the walls have to be painted and the chair rail installed. My birthday is in 11 says (but who's counting?!) and DH has promised me a finished bathroom by then- I SERIOUSLY cannot wait! Pictures to follow. :-)
Last January 18 DH and I bought a home. We wanted to redo 2 of the rooms- the kitchen for him (he is the cook in the family, good thing too or we'd survive on meatloaf and mac and cheese) and the bathroom for me (I love bathrooms). DH wanted to get me a Jacuzzi tub, paint the bathroom in my favorite colors and wanted to tile the floor. Well today it is September 21 that is 8 months and 3 days since we closed on the home and my bathroom is JUST about done!!! The wainscoting went up today and the vanity is now nailed in. The floor got finished about a month ago and the tub has been in since March so only the walls have to be painted and the chair rail installed. My birthday is in 11 says (but who's counting?!) and DH has promised me a finished bathroom by then- I SERIOUSLY cannot wait! Pictures to follow. :-)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
PCOS
This summer my doctor broke the news to me that she thought I had PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. What this means is that I don't develop eggs like most women. My eggs don't ripen enough and instead of being released, they stay in me and my ovaries become cystic (or filled with cysts). PCOS is the leading cause of infertility in women in their teens and twenties.
So, I was referred to a fertility specialist since we would like to have children someday. He was hopeful for us and made us feel like children could be in our future. Still the summer was tough- anyone who knows me knows that children have always been a goal of mine and I have never imagined a future without a family. I am unbelievably lucky because in one of my over hormonal, depresssed (another side effect of PCOS) moments I told DH that he could divorce me and I wouldn't blame him for not wanting to be with a broken woman. I still thank my lucky stars every day that he chalked it up to hormones and promised that he would love me and be my family no matter if we had 10 babies or no babies.
I have had 4 months to learn about PCOS and the implications for my life (they range beyond limited fertility) and DH has been beside me each and every step of the way. I am beginning to work on defining myself as more than an infertile woman and to claim the parts of my life that are for me and DH alone because if having babies is not in the cards for us, I need to be more than a broken woman. I am working on it in the next few months as we take a break from trying to concieve. We will begin the babyquest again in the spring once some things wrap up for me at work. Until then I need to learn that I am enough without a baby because if I am not, how can I be enough FOR my baby? I gotta tell you, it's tough, but there is lots of support out there and I know that no matter what my family looks like, I will love it and I will be loved.
So, I was referred to a fertility specialist since we would like to have children someday. He was hopeful for us and made us feel like children could be in our future. Still the summer was tough- anyone who knows me knows that children have always been a goal of mine and I have never imagined a future without a family. I am unbelievably lucky because in one of my over hormonal, depresssed (another side effect of PCOS) moments I told DH that he could divorce me and I wouldn't blame him for not wanting to be with a broken woman. I still thank my lucky stars every day that he chalked it up to hormones and promised that he would love me and be my family no matter if we had 10 babies or no babies.
I have had 4 months to learn about PCOS and the implications for my life (they range beyond limited fertility) and DH has been beside me each and every step of the way. I am beginning to work on defining myself as more than an infertile woman and to claim the parts of my life that are for me and DH alone because if having babies is not in the cards for us, I need to be more than a broken woman. I am working on it in the next few months as we take a break from trying to concieve. We will begin the babyquest again in the spring once some things wrap up for me at work. Until then I need to learn that I am enough without a baby because if I am not, how can I be enough FOR my baby? I gotta tell you, it's tough, but there is lots of support out there and I know that no matter what my family looks like, I will love it and I will be loved.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Cookies
I have long thought that cookies are the perfect food. I mean really- what is there NOT to like about them?! So there is my blog name; T and Cookies... just a girl- *T* making her way in the world while she enjoys cookies while moderating her intake at the same time! Hope you enjoy!!
PS My favorite cookies are a twist on the classic: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip... Tasty and nutritious :-)
PS My favorite cookies are a twist on the classic: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip... Tasty and nutritious :-)
Friday, September 12, 2008
Who am I?
Starting my blog I think I should answer that question. I have been thinking about it all day. Here is what I found out:
I am a teacher, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a reader, a woman, a knitter, a puppy mommy, a fan of reality TV, a student, a writer, a scholar, a singer, a dancer and more...
While I was thinking about who I am much of what I thought of first was defining myself in terms of other people and I am going to make an attempt NOT to do that in this blog but rather to be me, pure, plain and simple....
I am a teacher, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a reader, a woman, a knitter, a puppy mommy, a fan of reality TV, a student, a writer, a scholar, a singer, a dancer and more...
While I was thinking about who I am much of what I thought of first was defining myself in terms of other people and I am going to make an attempt NOT to do that in this blog but rather to be me, pure, plain and simple....
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