Turn The Page

I’m baaaaack!!! A friend helped me decide that it was time to get back to writing. I’m going to do my best to keep up with it and make the time. Life is crazy…it always is…and always will be! So, just like I make time for a workout, I should make the time to write and clear my brain space, too. And maybe, just maybe, someone will find some of it entertaining along the way.

Let’s start fresh. Hi! My name is Anyssia. (Hi, Anyssia!) I’m a mom of three rambunctious kiddos, a full time stay at home mom, and currently part time teacher for my 6 year old daughter. I love walks on the beach (I live in Colorado) and I wish I could take ballet lessons again. I don’t have any hobbies because I don’t have time to explore that and I’ve been spending way too much time renovating our house at a snail pace while keeping up with everything else and keeping my sanity in tact. Sometimes, I’m able to sneak away for a workout so I can throw a little weight around…instead of my children. Probably a better choice, right? Welcome to the chaos!

COVID-19 sure threw us all for a loop, eh? Between school closing and staying stuck at home, life changed quite a bit. For us, things got real interesting…but not really, if that makes sense. In January, we had Ryan’s little brother (14) and sister (12) come live with us for five months. Bought a new car to accommodate everyone even though we couldn’t afford it, but hey! the things you do for family. During that time, Coronavirus hit and we ended up having seven people stuck at home. In a third floor condo. In 1100 square feet. Need I say more? But despite all that, we were able to have a family vacation in February to Maui right before everything shut down. We haven’t had a family vacation in almost 2 years so I’m SO GLAD we were able to go. The last time we were in Hawaii was for our wedding in 2015 and this time was just as special since we’ve had two more kids since then and it was a surprise for Ryan’s grandfather’s 80th birthday…which we managed to not spoil! Woohoo! It was priceless and unforgettable and quite possibly the last time we would be able to pull off a surprise like that. We had so much fun and soaked up every minute. A much needed break from the realities back home. Out of the nine days we were there, we had one rainy day. It was absolutely perfect. We can’t wait to plan a trip back…should the stars align.

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We spent the majority of the summer at home, I never took my kids to the grocery store (total blessing for me), ClickList and Target Drive Up were my best friends, and eventually when the pools opened, we went pretty much every day. And with our pool being so small, our family would max out the capacity restrictions. 🙂 Not too shabby! We got to see friends a few times, a few trips to the park, lots of evening walks and bike rides and that’s a wrap!

School started three weeks ago for Maeva and I am quickly discovering that choosing the full online option was a big mistake. For all involved! Poor girl, she REALLY loves school, but she REALLY hates online school. This attitude is so unlike her and she’s such a smart kid but is already refusing to do any of her school work. All the whining the complaining is just too much for me to put up with. Yesterday, when it was time to get some math work done, we sat down and she literally started sobbing about how sad she was and how much she hated 1st grade. Talk about mom guilt! I think that’s the first time it hit me so hard. So, I’m going to try to get her into school after all. I know the district says that we can’t change our minds in the middle of the year, but I’m going to try! The last thing I want is to have my daughter hate school when it’s still supposed to be fun. That’s not supposed to happen ’til later! The request is submitted, cross our fingers for the best!

Yesterday was in the 90s and today it’s snowing and 36 degrees. All of a sudden Fall is here to slap us in the face…until Thursday when it’s warm again. I was really enjoying the summer, despite the circumstances, and this just means I’m going to have to start driving in the snow soon, which I hate. I love everything about Fall though; the colors, dressing in cozy layers, snuggling in blankets, all things pumpkin, beautiful leaves falling, the smell and change in light, and the promise of change. And with change comes opportunity. Chaos is an opportunity for transformation and I tell you what, there’s no better time than now!