Autumn

I do love the autumn, although this year is has been a little strange. First we seemed to skip fall and jumped right into winter. After a cold week of snow, late delays and no school, we jumped back into late summer and now we are rocking back and forth between the two and I am confused. I can't decide which I rather stick around.

In any case, life is just crazy. I know there are very few people out there with a life that isn't crazy. There are moments when I long for a 9-5 job. And, of course, other moments when I wouldn't change a thing.

I've been asked to take on a bit more this year. (Please read the bit with ironic inflection.) This is both a flattering and exhausting. They've asked me to be the school's math coach- THE math coach- ME?! Nothing else has been taken away, of course, I am still on the behavior team, and the technology web 2.0 team.

I don't have a calling yet. I guess this doesn't surprise me a ton. What does surprise me is that I thought I'd have a ton more time, but not really. Time tends to fill itself- but I am do wish I had a spot to fill. It helps one get to know people faster if one has a common goal one is working for. I do know this will be the first ward in almost ten years where I will not be the choir accompanist. The choir just started today for the first time since the ward has been formed and so the new pianist has only just been called. Interesting change for my life. I went and joined the alto section today- another change- but my voice is NOT what it used to be. I guess talking all day to 26 students takes a toll after a while. My range has become severely limited but I love being part of a choir. Luckily one does not have to try out for the ward choir.

Thanksgiving in coming quick!! With Christmas on its heels. Shauna and I are actually decorating for Christmas this coming weekend because this will be the only time we can before we are halfway through December.

Love you all and miss you tremendously.