The Templeton Blog: March 2011

I thought I would update this blog with the new things happening in our lives. Well, my little sugar bean (Andrew) is getting so big and trying to walk. I can't believe his first birthday is coming up already. He has such a funny personality, and it's the best thing in the world to see Todd and my characteristics showing through him. What a blessing.

I have signed up to run a half marathon in May. All I have to say about that is....What was I thinking??!! :) I guess I'm just trying to prove a point to myself that even though I have a baby, I am still completely capable of being in good enough shape to run 13.3 miles. I think it will be a huge accomplishment, but last time I ran a half marathon, I was in a whole lot better shape than I am now. I guess I will just pace myself and take all day to finish if I need to. :)

Todd just was just offered a brand new job at a brand new place which is exciting for him. I, unfortunately, will probably not be switching schools (even though that was the original plan: teaching closer to home). By the looks of the finances in Texas education, I won't be getting another teaching position in quite some time. I'm a sitting duck, so we will see what that brings in my near future as an educator.

Baby talk has been coming up more and more in the Templeton household. And not talking about our first little angel....but a possibility for a second. Hmmm...the thought of it brings butterflies to my stomach...both exciting and nervous butterflies. My mom was already 5 months pregnant with me when my older brother was Andrew's age. We'll see what happens....I'm going to focus on getting this half marathon under my belt and then look into the possibilities and pray for what the future might bring. :)

Look at that big boy at snack time

Silly faces are his fav way to make mommy laugh

Andrew has a very hefty appetite

All that big boy play is exhausting

Playing with his walker

pretty silly picture taken with mommy's new i-phone 4

Well, today was the last day of spring break...boo! Do I have to go back to work?? :) Anyway, Todd and I were able to take a vaca..just the two of us...to Florida! Just to let you know how that went...I came back wanting to become a permanent resident of the great state of Florida...seriously! I was meant to live on the beach, and I am more and more convinced of this when I hang out anywhere near the ocean. South Beach Miami was by far the best beach I have ever been to. The weather was absolutely perfect, the sand was soft, and the water was a breath-taking turquoise. I told Todd, "The only type of grunge I will ever tolerate is beach grunge!" You know...the smell of sun tan oil, the glow of skin that's been baking in the sun, and the feeling of "heavy-hair" that's tasted the ocean breeze all day. Ohhh....how I love it!!

To make a long story short (even though bloggin would be the perfect opportunity to share my loooong version of the story)...I was "stuck" in Miami, Florida ALL BY MYSELF for 2 days/one night. Todd and I were on two different flights to get to Florida (he was supposed to already be there for work, but that got cancelled last minute causing us to book him a totally different flight than mine), and he missed his flight. He was on stand by ALL DAY while I made my flight, caught my second flight in Atlanta, and showed up in West Palm Beach ALONE. The origial plan (sniff...sniff)....was to drive across the Florida Keys TOGETHER and finally reach Key West Friday evening to spend the night. Well....I got the rental car and was going to make that 5 hour drive ALONE....but thought, "You know what? I have always wanted to go to Miami....so I'm driving to Miami!" So, the only person who needed convincing was myself (hence: I was BY MYSELF)...so that's where I ended up...and stayed the night. I have to say...both of us were sooooo frustrated about the WHOLE ordeal. But you know what...God really does work in mysterious ways. Honestly, this was my ONE AND ONLY opportunity to have the chance to make my own decisions about where to eat, sleep, hang out, and WHEN to do all these things. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by my unknown ability to get around on my own. I'm always relying on Todd to lead the way, and this was my chance to make the calls and go where I wanted to. Granted...it was kinda scary at first....but I met so many friendly people and was able to drive in Florida, windows down, music blaring...beach grundge extrodinare...ALL BY MYSELF.....pure BLISS. Really. When would anyone plan a trip like that on purpose?
Todd got there on Saturday, we drove to Fort Lauderdale to stay the night (went on an incredible sailing adventure), and then I actually convinced Todd to GO BACK to Miami to stay another night. :) :) We had an AMAZING time, and I am not lying when I say I WILL live in Florida one day. I mean really....being able to order a Mojito pretty much anywhere you go....now that's my kinda place. ;-)