M.I.A.

Yes, I realize I have been missing from blog world for a very, very long time.  For those of you who noticed, I'm sorry, but I do have good reason. 
For the last 4 weeks I have been doing my intensive hands on training to become a massage therapist.  Surprised?  Probably, because there is a good chance that I never mentioned anything about this in my blog.  I'll start explaining from the beginning...which was a very long time ago!
It started right before I found out I was pregnant with Tavian.  I heard about a school that was giving free massages from students.  I am always up for a massage, and I definitely couldn't resist the free part.  As the student was giving me the massage, I started asking her about the program.  I learned that it was totally affordable, efficient with time as the book work is all completed at home on your own timeline, and then culminates with a 4 week intensive hands on training.  She left me very interested, as massage has been of interest to me for awhile, so I went home and did some research.  Cole and I were very excited to find a school that was so affordable and that didn't have a year long commitment like most do.  I signed up thinking I would have everything completed within no more then 6 months! 
And then I found out I was pregnant...
At first I thought that would be a good thing.  I could finish the book work and training before Tavian was even born, but the school informed me that I would be too far along by the time I did the training and they wouldn't let me.  Lame.  So everything got put on hold.  I did some of the book work, but for the most part I didn't want to get it all done and then wait months and months for the training and most likely forget everything.  So, after Tavian was born and things slowed down a bit I started back into the book work.  And, despite all the odds and effort and work that had to come together, I actually completed the training.  It was 10-12 hrs. a day, 6 days a week.  I have never been more exhausted in my entire life.  Part of me believed I would never actually make it happen, so I am SO proud that it finally did!
And it really wasn't easy.
Just the thought of being away from Tavian, especially after having never left his side in over a year, would bring tears down my cheeks.  And it took so much love, support, and help from Cole, his mom, my sister, Sarah, my Aunt Barb, and our good family friend, Judy.  All of who helped watch Tavian over the last month.
So I'm pretty sure that counts as reason enough to not have time for blogging...right?  Especially when you add in there that I also had to write a paper, give a presentation, and study for tests throughout.  Oh, and also when you consider the first weekend was Easter (which I ended up being too sick and exhausted to participate), followed by my neices first communion and my brother and his daughter who I never see came to town and stayed with us, followed by Mother's Day (which we didn't celebrate because I was so sick, Tavian had an ear infection, and Cole was on the verge of joining us).  Yeah...no time!

But it is over now!  I officially graduated yesterday morning and Cole was able to celebrate with me.  He took the day off, his mom took Tavian for the day, and we celebrated with lunch, a movie, dinner, and then the Bebo Norman concert in Colorado Springs.  It was an amazing day, but we didn't really think things through in terms of relaxing after such a long stretch of stressful time.  The concert was seriously the best ever, and I am more in love with Bebo then ever, but we didn't leave any time to recooperate.  So that is what I am trying to do now.  Cole and Tavian are downstairs and I am in bed...not finding the energy to drag myself out.  Hopefully the energy will come soon.  If not then I am sure I will awaken with much more strength tomorrow.  And I am looking forward to this week.  Just me and my baby boy.  Finally!  He isn't that thrilled with me these days, as I'm sure is tired to relying on someone who keeps leaving, but Praise God that will no longer be the case!

So, anyone want a massage?  My business is up and running from my house and I would love some clients :)  Let me know!!!

oh, and i'll post some pics soon!