I'm still here

 Happy Tuesday everyone! So much has happened since I last wrote. Life has been a whirlwind around here. Some good. Some bad. Always eventful it seems. I can't believe it's been over a month since I last wrote. Seems like a lifetime ago. 

Let's recap some highlights with photos: 

Rebecca and I went to see "Hamilton" in Columbus. It was AMAZING!  

I had my first ever colonoscopy. They found a large polyp and removed it. Found out it was aggressive, pre cancerous. The surgeon said that we caught it just in time and that he removed it all. Have to go back again in 3 years instead of 5. 

There have been many days where I have felt like this...

Rebecca performed and was an MC for our town's youth showcase at their Music and Arts Festival. She did amazing. 

I got Rebecca moved into college. It was a relatively easy experience minus delofting her bed, which a friend was able to help her accomplish a few days later. She is enjoying herself so far and is extremely busy with classes and schedules. 

Ben started 8th grade. His last at the middle school. 

Jacob started 10th grade! 

We have had a couple nights where we have had fires at my sister and sister-in-laws house. During the past month and half they have been rocks for me! 

Rebecca came home over Labor Day weekend. It was nice to have her home but it went way too fast. Also my van messed up on the way home from picking her up so that was a bummer. 

We celebrated my dad's 66th birthday that weekend. It was nice to have Rebecca home. 

In other news without photos:

I am in a new position with Head Start. I returned to work for Head Start but in a different center and in a full day/full year classroom. The hours aren't the best as I have to close now and not get off work until 5:30, but it is where I am supposed to be. Maybe one day I will elaborate on the craziness that was trying to find a suitable job this summer--- including my experience being interviewed by licensing and Children Protective Services 1 week into a new job that I later quit. It has been a bumpy ride for sure. 

The boys, especially Ben, are not handling Rebecca being away very well. It has been super rough and emotional around here. 

Life is in a rough state right now. But I am taking each day as it is coming and just handling each day as it happens. I have been reading blogs, but not always responding as I have been reading on my phone. 

I hope everyone is well. Until next time, I wish you well.