My Brain On Baby...

So as we received the match call about a week and a half ago, got back from the lake on Thursday and are trying to settle back into life, I realize that I have got some major work ahead of me. Not only am I trying to mentally prepare myself for a new job at Maize High next year, also working at Butler in advising, but now I also have to try to figure out how to be a parent at the same time (I know I know, it will all come to me, but come on people, I am a master at being prepared!!). I have to work on a massive amount of lesson plans for long-term subs/maternity leave, figure out day care for our little peanut (pretty sure I got that in the bag), and pediatrician consultations and such. Surprisingly enough I am sooo excited about everything though that I don't look at any of this as a burden. I look forward to the challenge that it will provide and am happy to start my work. I think that Mitch may believe I am wigging out a bit, but I am trying to process at hyper speed. Last night we went to Leah and Randy's for dinner and she was giving me some awesome advice on what I should think about registering for based on what she has really used with her boys. She was a huge confidence booster letting me know that it's all possible and no new mom knows it all to begin with. It's good to hear it out loud. I know it's the truth, but sometimes it's nice to hear from a mom of two, who once was a new mom herself. This next week will be full of lesson planning and preparation as well as the rest of July. Hopefully Mitch and I will be able to squeeze one more lake trip into our schedule. Can't wait for what's to come but I am also going to cherish these last few weeks as a wife, friend, daughter, sister, and aunt before I also get to add mom to the mix :-). Trying to keep on track, Ali