Transitions and thankfulness

Jon goes back to work a week from tomorrow. He's been on parental leave and vacation since the beginning of August. It's been an incredible blessing for him to be home with the kids while I've been at my internship. He's been able to spend quality time with the boys while Abby's been at school and been able to pick her up from her bus stop. When not with the kids, he's been working long hours on the addition so that we can soon (ish) move into the additional space. I know that I groan and complain too much. Jon has spent little time for himself since we started the addition 2 1/2 years ago. I know that I don't tell him enough... thanks for all that you've done and that you're doing for our family, Jon. I love you.

Next week will be a transition for our family. Jon will return to work, Abby will return to school and the boys will be with a new sitter. January will be the beginning of the 8 months that I have to complete my doctorate. As much as I enjoy practicing clinically, I miss being a full-time stay-at-home mum. The plan is for me to spend the next 8 months cramming a dissertation and science comp into our home life while working at my internship 20 hours/week. Then, I'll be "Dr. Lezlie, stay-at-home mum" until Jordan starts school. Only 8 months to go!! So, if the blog is neglected, it's hopefully because I've stopped procrastinating (New Year's resolution?) and am busily writing when not doing laundry or dishes or dancing, singing, cuddling, tickling, reading stories, playing playdoh, blocks, cars, trains, kitties... :)