The baby is finally asleep. Cohen is using his cute dirty fingers as paintbrushes and painting me something that resembles a turkey battling a coffee mug. Joy.
I have been reflecting on what 2013 will look like for the Tamayo family. Often times, I'm reminded that my agenda must coincide with the family agenda. What I want isn't necessarily what is best for the family. I feel like being in a family is a constant give and take. This is my season of give.
Zac and I are thrilled that he is starting school again. He'll be commuting to Pueblo two days a week (for very long days) and working the other days he has off (nice, 10 hour days). I'm starting a new job in a couple weeks. I'm thrilled to doing what I love doing... teaching.
What's funny though, is that I have been exploring other career options besides teaching. I'm waiting to hear back from an advisor in Denver about a Speech Pathology program. I'd have a year of prerequisites and two and a half years of grad school after that. Not that I really mind school, I'm just looking for something that "fits" me and has lots of jobs available. This seems to fit me. Alas, we shall see.
Atticus is pure joy. He is very attached to me. Loves to nurse. Loves to be held. Love to sleep in our bed. Loves to giggle. Truly, he's such a content and good natured baby. I love watching him grow. I'm grateful for family here to love and dote on him.
Cohen is becoming such a little man. He has big thoughts. He is pensive, thoughtful. He tries to understand deep philosophical things. He stands for justice. He is kind and sensitive. He punishes himself when he does something wrong and just sobs. He's a mini-me. Truly.
2013, I hope, brings stability and assurance. Zac always encourages me to trust God and not lean on my own will, ideas or choices.
It's like what we always say to Cohen... Trust and Obey.
My motto for 2013
