Well I guess I give in - I've now officially started a blog. I'll start with the most exciting news our little family has. We are now a family of three! Lucy Anne Van Hoose joined our family at 4:27 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th. She weighed in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. and measured 21 inches long. She was born with a beautiful head of brown hair and she is absolutely perfect!!
What an amazing miracle birth is! I had the opportunity to have a mirror during labor and there is nothing quite as humbling as watching your child being born. Giving birth was the most amazing thing I have ever done. I feel truly blessed to have been able to be a part of this miraculous creation.
Lucy has been given a clean bill of health and is doing quite well, although it seems that she has her days and nights a bit mixed up. We'll work on it.
In other, but very related news, I (Anne) have decided not to go back to an official teaching position for this next school year. The job share situation I had arranged fell through and I've just felt so anxious about it anyway. Plus, when I look at Lucy, I don't want to miss anything. I could sit and just stare at her all day long and be completely content. So I've decided to substitute teach instead. This way I can control how often I work, where, and when. This feels like the best solution - I can still make a little bit of money and use my degree but I can focus on my family first.
3 comments:
Congratulations! It is so hard to go back to work after having a baby...I cried with my first son. I think you made a great decision, the years just fly by!
Thank you! It's been a hard decision to make but it feels so right.
Sounds like a great plan Anne! I know you'll be happy with this decision...Lucy will be happy with it too! :) I'm so glad you guys have started a blog! Lucy is BEAUTIFUL!! congratulations! I can't wait to get back and hold her!! :)
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