Hello everyone!
Life has been a bit crazy the last few weeks but in great ways, hence, no updates. So very sorry for that.
Shannon and I are going home next week, which is much needed! I would say it will be a great time to relax and catch up with family and friends, and although that will happen, we are also planning the majority of our wedding in this visit. It will be busy and I am guessing somewhat tiring but when we are done we should have (fingers & toes crossed) our DJ, photographer, florist, caterer, wedding cake, wedding dress, bridesmaids dress, engagement photos and our engagement party ... here goes nothing!!! This is the longest I have ever been away from home (almost 9 months) and having some time with my favorites is long over due!!
Yesterday was my last day at my summer job. I will be splitting my time between 2 preschools in Chicago and could not ne happier about it! They are both wonderful schools and I can't wait to see what this next academic year holds. I was working with 2 little girls, Sarah (8 months) and Liora (13 months) and they have my heart! I became especially close with Sarah's parents and coud not have asked to work for more amazing parents! It was the best way to spend the summer. Playing, cuddles, walks, naps and more playing, cuddles, walks and naps ... and there was an amazing puggle named Scout (loved her too). As the summer and the job came to an end I had a few revelations. I am a person that had always believed that certain things happen at certain times in ones life. At first I was just excited to have a job working with children over the summer but as the days went on and I began to grow closer and closer with these amazing little girls, I realized that I am ready for a family! Shannon and I have talked about having children from nearly the beginning of our relationship, so this is not some out of the blue revelation. However, I have spent so much of my life focused on school and getting to my career, having my own children always seemed so distant. But, spending this summer with Sarah and Liora, watching them explore a world that is completely new to them, amazed me every day. My little Sarah learned to crawl and stand while I was with her and the way in which this opened up such new learning opportunities and it blew me away. I left each day a bit tired but in awe of these little humans. I felt as though this position happened for a reason. It allowed me to step back from worrying about everything the future holds (that I may not be able to control) and understand that Shannon and I can handle anything that comes our way, babies included. You just make things work. If anything has shown us that, it has been the ups and downs of the last year of moving to a city where you know no one and you have to start your lives from scratch! I just recognize how excited I am for me and Shannon to embark on that chapter in the next few years.
That is just about it for now! I will post about how everything wedding planning goes at home! I can't believe we are heading into September ... when did that happen?! Although, I am an autumn girl and it can't come soon enough for me. I am planning on taking the future hubby pumpkin and apple picking! I think he will love it and make for some fun memories!
Best Always,
Kate
A possible glimpse of the future ...
Sarah, Liora & Scout!
And this is me with my 2 little pumpkins!
Sarah, Ms. Katie & Liora
