The McKay's: 2 months old

Our little boy turned 2 months old on May 5. He is much more alert and is showing his personality more.

Our little boy at 2 months

10lbs 11oz (8th percentile); 21.5 inches (40th percentile)

I also got to celebrate my first Mother's Day with my wonderful family. We also had our baby dedication at church on Mother's Day

I also took Cameron to the pool for the first time in May. I bought this AWESOME little fold up tent from Babies-R-Us and it collapses to fit in my beach bag. I have nicknamed this set-up the "Cameron Cabana." He loves going to the pool and watching everyone....and he usually falls asleep.

I also bought Cameron a hat, but it's a little big still.

Max came to join us after his golf game.

Happy boy likes sitting up by himself.

....and has also discovered the T.V.

I have been very blessed that I did not have to go back to work after Cameron was born. My last day was February 29, and I was able to take my 12 weeks of FMLA, which ran into summer, so I will get 5 months off. Max and I have spent A LOT of time talking, praying, and looking at finances to help us decide what I do next year in terms of work. I was SO torn on what to do. Many co-workers, administrators, and friends asked me what my plans were for the next year, and I felt bad not really knowing what I wanted to do. Max told me that I did not have to work unless I really wanted to. I just finished my third year of teaching so I was going to get tenure if I signed my contract again, and in a county where the budget is being cut and positions are being cut, I was very hesitant not to sign my contract. I also took into consideration where I would want my kids to go to school when they are school aged, and we both think the county I work in is better than the county we live in. I work in a very difficult class and spend a lot of time after school working, and even weekends, so I didn't feel that I could continue to teach in my classroom and be a good mother to Cameron. Max and I decided that I would try to find a part-time teaching position, and if nothing came open, then I would resign and substitute, and trust God that when the time is right he would open the doors for me.

This past year there was a part-time position at my current school that I really wanted. I emailed our special education director and told him what I was thinking. He said that he would not be filling the position at my school, but there was a part-time position available at an elementary school that is actually about 20 minutes from my house (instead of the 30-45 that I currently drive). He said he would let the principal know about me and that I was interested in the position. I was very excited about this opportunity and had complete peace about it. We decided that I would apply and interview for the position, and if offered, I would accept it. If not, we felt that it would be God telling us that I was supposed to stay home.

I applied and interviewed for the position, and talked to my current principal about my decision. It was a very bitter-sweet discussion with my principal, but she wished me nothing but the best.

I got a phone call from the principal at the school I interviewed at, and I was offered the job. I was so ecstatic. So next year, I will be teaching part-time at Robert J. Burch Elementary. GO BEARS!!!
So with a move to a new school, it meant that it was time to pack up my current classroom. So Cameron and I headed up to school to begin the long process.

Sweet boy was not much help : )