Well, this semester has been CRAZY!!! Lots of change in the zoo we call the Patterson family! We have a new monkey in our clan. My brother-in-law has a fourth little one to take care of. Her name is Isabelle Dalia. She was born on February 28th (this close to being a leap baby!). She was a surprise to say the least! Izzie was 6 weeks premature and spent about 3 weeks in the NICU. But she home now and growing like a weed! (started at 4lb 10oz and now if 7lb 15oz.)
My mom-in-law is caring for her, as she cannot go to daycare. That has been a big undertaking for her. Sue has done a wonderful job. Having as many as 7 kids to care for can drive anyone insane, but she manages to hold it together.
My first semester as an education major has been wonderful! I am taking 16 hours. It sounds like a lot, but it has been very do-able. I hope to end with a 4.0 gpa. I have come to the conclusion that I want to teach upper elementary and not 6-8. I am going to be certified to teach math in grades 4-8. I don't know if I have the patience to handle teenagers! But I have also discovered to not make any definite plans. You never know what you will love doing when it comes to your career.
I plan on going to summer school. I am taking 6 hours, which should be easy. The fall and spring semseters are going to be a breeze at 12 hours each! I am stoked about that!
As a few of you know, my mom has been recently diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. She met with the surgeon yesterday and the prognosis is very good. She has to undergo a lumpectomy and have a course of radiation, but no chemo!!! Thank the lord! She is staying positive and will continue to work. Pray for a speedy recovery and energy as she goes through her treatment.
I hope to spend a week or two in the Dallas area in July. We will see what happens with that. Gas prices are insane and I have to drive downtown everyday in June for one of my summer classes. If my plans work out, I will y'all know. I know some of you feel like I am avoiding you when I go to my parents, but the real reson is that my parents live out in the sticks! I have to drive 25 minutes just to get to Mckinney. That makes me not want to leave my folks! I promise to make a better effort to see everyone next time I am in town.
I would love to hear from you! You can also keep up with everything crazy going on with me through my myspace page at www.myspace.com/vallietx. Take care!
