August is Here!

I'm back from Colorado and in the last two days I finally feel like my mind is clearing. I am hesitant to even say it out loud, but I'm very hopeful that the start of the 2nd trimester is going to calm the hormones, fatigue, and anxiety. So much as went on since I've blogged last, but I'll try to recap it all in a way that isn't too lengthy.

To start, Estes Park was wonderful. The weather was beautiful with a spotty thunderstorm that rolled in each afternoon. Our training was in a building that allowed us to have the doors and windows all open so we were able to take in the fresh Colorado air as well as observe the scenery and wildlife while training. I met some amazing women who all had stories to share and learn from. We meshed well and enjoyed learning from each other. It was helpful to be "away" while fighting off the anxiety and fatigue as it did seem to take my mind off it a little bit...but I powered through regardless and as so thankful that I had the opportunity. My wheels are turning and I'm excited to see where this journey takes me. Just to put my vision out there, I'd love to be a traveling YogaKids teacher who can share yoga with as many kids as possible. I know I was born to teach, but I'm open to the idea of teaching in different ways as well. I'll trust in this journey and follow where the path might lead!

Upon returning, I've been catching up on my sleep and cuddles with Elyse and Ross. It's been wonderful returning to open-window weather, but I can't believe that August is already here. I did stop in at school today to check on my classroom. The boxes have all been moved to my new room, so I can start unpacking anytime! I am a little excited. Fall is always a fun time, and as much as I will miss summer, I do look forward to getting back into a routine and putting my creativity into my classroom.

As far as the little baby inside me, we are just edging out of the 1st trimester and into the 2nd. There isn't much of a baby bump yet, but you might get a baby bump picture in the next couple weeks. I've been looking back at Elyse's blog and comparing her pregnancy to this one. If you want to look back, the web address is www.justalittlebebe.blogspot.com. Since sugar and wheat are out, I've managed to find a few substitutes for my cravings. Chips with melted cheese are a treat, as well as milk and string cheese.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to do a yoga practice with the Waseca High School Marching band! It will be exciting to see some of my little 3rd graders as high schoolers now! And this will be, by a long shot, my largest group of yogis! I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!

I also want to thank those people who crossed my path in the last week that reminded me we are given those we need in the times that we need them: the kind man in the MSP airport who asked about my journey and eased my nerves, my roommates at Estes Park, Kristy from Canada who openly shared about her life, and Katie who sat next to me on the flight home. Oh, the I forgot the most ironic part of the trip!

I sat down in my seat on the airplane to fly home from Colorado...seat 9A. A couple sat down next to me saying that the ticket checker informed them that seat 9A was double booked. So both the woman and I gave our ticket stubs to the flight attendant so that they could move one of us. The flight attendant came back quickly saying, "I have two ticket stubs for Laura Nelson. I need the other person's stub. Who is Laura Nelson?" and we both responded, "I am!" All of us were a bit shocked and left speechless for a few seconds! What are the chances that two people with the name Laura Nelson are booked for the exact same seat on the exact same flight. I'm still trying to understand the meaning in that! :)