A whirlwind

A whole lot of things have been going on lately so my life feels like one big blur.  Carl's graduation ceremony was this past weekend and it was fantastic.  Our families were able to come to Omaha and celebrate with us so that made the whole weekend even more special.  Even though Carl doesn't technically graduate until August, the graduation ceremony gave me a little boost and reminded me that all the sacrifices we have made are worth it.  Since I was running around like a maniac, I forgot to take any pictures but everyone else remembered for me.  I am in the process of collecting pictures and I will post them as soon as I can. 

In just a few short months, the student phase of our marriage will finally be over!  Carl will be able to find a job with regular hours, the kids will see their dad on the weekends, and I will be able to resume my Saturday morning naps.  Really, it's the small things in life that make each day wonderful and exciting.  About two months after we married and I realized how tight funds were and would be for quite some time, I made a decision to enjoy every single phase we passed through as a family.  Some phases were quite difficult to enjoy but I managed to find something that brought me joy or at least helped me grow as a person.  That one choice to look for the good in every day has truly made the past 4 years fly by.  I can look back and see how much I have grown and how Carl and I have changed as a couple.  I am so glad that I made the choice to enjoy the lean years because I will always be able to look back at this time and remember the struggle and smile because the struggle and sacrifice will make every good thing that comes to us even sweeter and more meaningful.  Also, I think all the experience will help me to get through the hard things that I know we will encounter throughout our lives.  As the poor student era comes to a close in our family's life, I am so greatful for every twist and turn along the way.