Spring BREAKAGE

So it is March... typically referred to by us educators as death March... since for so many of us, the time between Holiday break and Spring break is often a push to the finish with few days off -- and you end up so tired at the end of it, you truly feel like you're gonna die. And thus, it is around this time of year that finds me in need: in need of rest, in need of patience, and possibly, in need of an intervention.

Lots of things are going on right now. Kiki, my youngest little girl, turned 4 yesterday. She is getting to be such a big girl. As a family, we spent the weekend trying to make her feel as special and loved as she is. I was a little sad to mark the day though (and no, not just because it was Daylight Savings and I lost sleep!). Kierra is likely my last baby. I don't know how she has grown up so fast! I remember just giving birth to her... just being pregnant with her... just finding out that there was a little miracle in my body. We had wanted another... but despite trying we weren't getting pregnant... with others all I had done was think about a baby and POOF I was preggo that cycle... but even after two years I was nowhere near it. I had just accepted a mentor teacher position at a local middle school, had just given up on the idea of having another baby when, after a three-week-long traveling adventure that took us as far west as Minneapolis, we found out we were finally expecting. That pregnancy would be a challenge, but Kiki wanted to be here, and she made it! She was the proudest four year old EVER! Between flower picking, movies, and a very special day at church and at home with the family, she was just tuckered out! It was awesome to see.

Everyone in the house seems to be suffering from allergies... which is never fun. Poor Mike has no voice left... and the older two kids are hacking and sniffling. Kiki is stuffy and hiving up some still... Zyrtec is our friend.

With the perpetual illnesses, the burnout and the fatigue, I know that I am in need of a BREAK... before I crack. Thankfully, spring break is coming for our schools at the end of the month.

Writing is going... well, it is going. I keep stopping and starting... getting new clients that seem promising, and having projects put on hold... I am OK with this even if my pocketbook is SCREAMING. I have promised myself that I would not sell myself short this year. This means not hanging onto clients who want to pay beer and chips cash for champagne quality. It has mean taking a hit to the wallet some... but I have a pretty impressive writing portfolio, and it is time I get what I (and my time) are worth. I love teaching, but there it is no secret that my ultimate goal is to be home more -- or at least more available for them. I am thinking about looking into virtual or telecommuting positions ini teaching or consulting. Wish me luck!

So, there it is... a peek into the life of a Wannabe... how's it going for you? I would love to hear from you! Drop me a line and let me know how it's going in your world!