Back to the Grind

I am officially back to work. It has been a rough couple of weeks getting back into the swing of things, but I know I will get into a nice routine by September. Gavin has also went back to school. He is at a new MDO and did great his first week. Gabriel drops him off which makes things a lot easier for me. He cries for a little while but stops fairly quickly. I have really been slacking on my postings because things have been crazy over here. I don't have any pictures of Gavin going to school, but I promise I will make Gabe take some this week. However, I do have one of Gavin lounging in his new recliner courtesy of Grandma Sonya or Ma as Gavin likes to call her :)

Stepmom

I think the word stepmom has many different meanings. I also think the word has gotten a bad rap as well. What is the first thing you think of? The evil stepmom from Cinderella right? Luckily, Julia Roberts turned things around for stepmom's all around the world when she portrayed one in the movie. Here is the official definition: A stepfamily, also known as a blended family or reconstituted family, is a family in which one or both members of the couple have children from a previous relationship. The member of the couple to whom the child is not biologically related is the stepparent, specifically the stepmother or stepfather. The reality is that in this day and age blended families are extremely common. I have lots of experience with this since I come from a blended family. I have a stepmom, a stepdad, and stepsisters. Just like any other family we have had our ups and downs, but we stayed true to the "family" part of it and love eachother unconditionally.

Two and a half years ago I became a stepmom. Things were complicated and I will skip most of the details, but I finally got to meet my two beautiful stepdaughters this past weekend. I have never been so nervous. I compared knocking on their door to the feeling you have right before you get on a roller coaster. I was excited, nervous and terrified all at the same time. We had an awesome day and I am literally counting down the days until we see them again. Gavin has two amazing sisters and I am so excited for their bond to develop. He is one lucky little boy and I am one lucky "stepmom".

From this day forward I vow to be the stepmom that I know I can be. I know there are going to be ups and downs, but in the end I know we will get through it. I have faith that God has led me down this path and put these two beautiful girls in my life for a reason.

All your children shall be taught by the Lord,
and great shall be the peace of your children.
—Isaiah 54:13