This weekend was perfect. Colin and Blayne had a boys day together on friday while I was at work. I am so happy they did. I know how much Blayne misses Colin during the week and it's so nice to know they can pick up each weekend where they left off. It's frustrating not having the option to have him around a bit more during the week but it is what it is right now. There is so much more to this equation but I honestly don't have the time to put it in words... On Saturday, Blayne took Colin and I to the zoo. PERFECT weather and surprisingly, it was not crowded (pictures to come). We had a blast and I am looking forward to spring weather and all the fun it will bring!
We have signed Colin up for T-Ball this year. It starts in March and I cannot wait to see my sweet boy in his little T-Ball gear. He is at such a fun age and I'm trying to soak up every minute because I know it doesnt last long. A big part of me knows that I have conjured up false hopes that my child will LOVE playing T-Ball.. I think the reality of it will consist of Colin dressing up to "go play" and then losing patience in waiting for his turn and then.... we all know what happens next...melt down. I can't wait to film it all;)
I've recently began planning for Colin's 4th birthday. He is obsessed with superheros, Batman and Robin in particular, and so he will be having a Batman themed party. I never thought I would actually enjoy all of the little boy stuff that he is into. Girly stuff has always been my thing, but something about Colin running around in his underware with a cape on or asking to take his pants off in public "so that he can be like Robin" is the hightlight of my life right now. I'm not sure I had ever even see a Batman and Robin cartoon until this year. I think it comes with the job of being a mommy. I LOVE everything that he is into right now and planning this party is so much fun! Colin's sweet extended family must love him BUNCHES because a certain Watson (I'm sure we will owe them big when their little one arrives) will be dressing up in spandex to play the role of Batman at the party. I cannot wait to see how his face lights up when "Batman" makes a show. We are so blessed.
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in parts of your life? It just sucks you in sometimes and never seems to spit you back out. I've been struggling with motivation for school lately. I've been at it (part-time for several years) going on 5 years. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel because it's become so repititious.
Last semester I thought I could speed things along by overloading myself with classes for this spring, summer and fall of 2011, so that I could graduate in May of 2012. I pumped myself up with excitement and motivation and refused to see the outcome any other way but how I had planned. Today I had a reality check from God. As I sat in my advisors office filling out paperwork for classes I realized how selfish my plans were. I realized that my quick plans to graduate left Colin on my backburner. I understand now that packing my semesters with 15 to 18 hours of classes leaves me no time to enjoy the best part of life: my beautiful blessing Colin.
Even though I will end May 2012 with 3 hours shy of graduating, I walked out of my advisors office feeling an overwhelming sense of peace and contentment. I WILL graduate in 2012.. just not as soon as I had hoped. God's timing and plan is so much more beautiful than my own. HIS plan gives me more quality time with Colin outside of college. HIS plan is perfect and i'm so thankful he showed me that today. I know I'll never look back and regret delaying school for something/someone much more fulfilling.
So, I decided to create a place where I can release all of my thoughts. Between work, school and Colin I sometimes lose track of family and friends and life can feel slightly overwhelming! Hopefully this will keep everyone updated on where I am in life and where i'm headed!
