Finding Krissi

Yesterday I met with the person taking over my old job. I think he is going to do an awesome job. He seems like a very nice person and more than qualified for the job. My kids, (his kids :( ) are in excellent hands. That all being said I am trying to understand why I am so sad. I am thriving in my student teaching experience. Everything is going great. I am happy to be making this forward step. It is all very good! Yet, I feel sad. I'm not quite sure where to put my emotions. I'm thinking they need to be filed under, "pointless to feel this way."  Maybe, it is just normal to feel sad walking away from what you know. It is a little like how I felt when I realized I no longer had little people in my house. For a long time my heart felt sad and I just wanted my life with little people back. It was a little insulting that they all dared to grow up and become big. This post is kind of turning into a pour me post. I guess every now and then we have picked on mo...

I find it kind of funny how much a new year feels like a do over. It is as if we get this single day each year to wipe the slate clean and try again. It doesn't matter if you agree or not the world around you is full of people making resolutions. It is kind of awesome. I love how I have this day to reflect on my life, what is working, and what is not working and resolve to make it better. I also love the feeling of optimism. I have heard several people say that this year is going to be "the year". "The year" for what I'm not quite sure but they all seem pretty excited. I know the last few years have been full of a lot of ups and downs for us. I'm not sure that this year is going to be "the year," but I'm positive that this year will bring us a few giggles, successes, disappointments, tears, excitement, and blessings. I just have to say, that no matter what this year has waiting for me I am thankful for the brand new, shiny, do o...