Fall 2008

This fall seemed to require a little more coordinating than other years. The transition from one to two kids was easier in some ways, partially because Carson has been such a good baby. However, making time for the things I needed to get done with a baby who needs to nap, a preschooler who no longer naps was sometimes a challenge. I think God knew what he was doing by delaying my graduation until this fall even though I was so set on finishing before the baby arrived. Having my Program Evaluation course to focus on after I took Collin to school encouraged me to come straight back home to get Carson down for his nap and work on my school. There was definitely some stress associated with being enrolled in four hours of graduate work but I really enjoyed working with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on the Fit Kids program and having something academic to focus on.

I added several new Mary Kay teammates this semester, despite not spending a lot of time on my Mary Kay business. Having these sharp women on my team encouraged me to stay involved with Mary Kay, and I even did my annual Holiday Open House (with mom’s help while Mike was in Korea) for my customers.

We enjoyed watching Collin playing soccer, but weekends were definitely more busy this year as Mike also played on an ALTA tennis team most Saturdays. Collin and I both appreciated him be able to play more independently for “playdates” which we did at least once a week in the afternoons. Wednesday afternoons were soccer practice at 4 PM and then meeting friends at the “concert park”. We still made time to go to the ZOO with friends and the Children’s Museum during the week, and take trips to Phillidelphia and St. Louis to visit family.

We love the beauty of Atlanta's fall colors, and despite the dumping of leaves from our many fall trees, enjoy running around our natural yard with Collin. I am very excited to be done with school, and have more time for the boys, Mary Kay. other interests!