Changes

The past few weeks have been full of changes for us. I switched jobs, returning to public accounting and the world of tax season. So you say I'm crazy? Maybe I am, but it is nice to use my skills again. I basically put my life on hold for almost two years while studying and sitting for the CPA exam, and I'll be darned if I stop putting my certificate to good use. I worked hard for that thing, and I should be proud of it. The firm I came back to is the same one where I worked before for almost four years. The job is definitely a lot busier than the one I just left, but in a good way. It is also ten minutes from home and about six minutes from where Evan is during the day. It's one of those things where 'you don't know what you got 'til it's gone.' I really enjoy working in a smaller setting and in one that offers flexibility. Sounds like I'm trying to justify the change to myself, doesn't it?

Phillip is also facing changes at work, as his COTA is preparing to move to Washington, DC. Phillip really has an awesome team at work, and that also offers him a lot of flexibility with his schedule. I know he is a little nervous about how things will have to be re-worked once CJ leaves. I think he and I both have a hard time at first with any kind of change, but after a little while, we just make it work. You have to. It will probably be difficult at first, but in a year from now we'll all look back and wonder what we were so worried about. Plus, CJ already told us that we can come visit her in Washington, DC. I've been bugging Phillip for a while about going to DC---now we have the perfect excuse. As more and more of our friends move away, our list of places to visit becomes longer and longer.

Of course, Evan changes daily. It is really amazing how quickly he moves through the different stages. Every single time Evan does something new, Phillip and I just beam with pride. He really has made us slow down and enjoy life more. We are so excited to show him new things and new places and to have a hand in helping him be the best person he can be. It is awesome to think that he has such a blank slate----that he can be whatever he wants to be and go wherever he wants to go. We have lots of fun (and challenging) years ahead of us.

I am learning that change is a good, if not great, thing.