From Zero to...

So, this stay-at-home mom business is getting kind of busy. I was just getting the hang of taking care of Joseph and myself and most of the house (I say most because I truly detest cleaning and Matt will tell you that I really stink at it) when I had to go and throw these jobs into the mix. Sure, I can teach one night a week. It'll be good for me. Sure, I can do a little online thing for Discovery. Ten hours a week isn't too bad. Well...what's that they say about the best laid plans?

So, this class that I'm teaching is a brand new course for me which is requiring more than the 30 minutes that I get paid to plan each week (for a 3 hour course...thank you Nashua). And, this Discovery thing is pretty cool, but it's required quite a bit of coordination and late nights to complete since I can't quite concentrate the way that I need to with my little boy hanging around. Not to mention this little dog who hasn't quite figured out that she's a dog yet. This very moment she's got an all-out lean going on my left arm. I've pushed her away 3 times, but she's persistant and is making typing much more difficult than it should be. Oh well. We're all adjusting (or something like that). So, here's a picture of my darling dog (anyone want a pug?) with my darling boy. They've both got that devilish look about them :)

My Smiley Guy

So, this is the picture I was referencing in the last post. He's got a little spit on his shirt, but he's obviously having a good time. That little toothless smile is one of the greatest things in my world these days :) You can't quite tell, but he's sporting a Product Red Ado(red) shirt which I think is just too cute.

School 'n Pics

So, basically, I love school. I love my little man and being a mom but I miss school. This is the first time since September 1983 that I haven't been in school while it was in session in one way or another. I love teaching, I love other teachers, I love my students (especially ones who post comments on here--thanks Dan, and congrats on WPI!), and I love the general atmosphere of learning. I've started teaching a night class again--physical science this time. It is so different from what I've taught before; the students are so different from who I've had before, and (big surprise) I love it! So, it warms my heart to know that I've made the right choices for myself, and I'm happy to still be teaching everyday at home. I've just switched from intermolecular forces and atomic history to tummy time, toy grasping, and dah-goo talking.

And now for some recent pictures of the little guy:

We went to the Museum of Science last weekend so he had to be dressed appropriately.

He was obviously really excited about the Super Bowl. Please notice the Chicago Bears socks :)

I've got another adorable one of him smiling in a Project Red Ado(red) shirt, but blogspot isn't cooperating. I'll post that one later...keep an eye out for it!