Another semester done. Ahhhh. Turning in my grades today, and thank heavens!! This was a tough semester to get through with the pregnancy and all, but it is finished.

I am not sure about my work future at this point with the new baby coming and all, and to tell you the truth--I have had this little voice in my head for a couple of years now saying to me, "come home".

Sounds easy enough, but the reality is much different. I have pretty much worked my entire adult life, with two exceptions: 1) my mission--but hey, that is still definitely work! and 2) our move to Washington state--where I had a difficult time adjusting to the move, a difficult pregnancy, and Manda's health issues following delivery.

I am pretty sure I would miss teaching. A lot. But the other side of this argument is very persuasive to me as well. I have always been curious of life outside of my chosen art--truth is I used to be in art classes, music classes, photography classes and more but gave those up to pursue dance full time. I am also very moved by my daughter's pleas to have me be more part of her schooling by coming in to the classroom as a helper--how long will she want me to do that?!? Ally is a hugh part of this thought process as she begs for more home cooking, more homemaking, more "mommyness" and less time involved with other aspects of my life. With that said, I realize that it is a bad idea to give up on things I love--but I am guessing that I will develop new things I love by opening up some time.

So, one thing is for sure. As I try this summer to be a better homemaker, I will definitely love to hear from all the experts I know in my family and friends!! I will post my adventures in homemaking this summer, and we shall see what kind of a homemaking student I am!