Klompen Classic 2022

Klompen Classic 2022 🏃‍♀️🌷 

I absolutely love Tulip Time and the Klompen Classic:) It runs deep in my blood from growing up and all of the Dutch traditions. Brook couldn’t run this year, so I had my ride or die join me💕 Dena just had a baby a few months ago and she absolutely killed it last night at the race!! She is superwoman! 

Unfortunately friends and family, I have no stories this year from the race😂 We didn’t run into a strangers house to use the bathroom, I wasn’t greeted at the door by a man who forgot to fully dress, and we actually made it to the race on time. So maybe Brook is the one who brings on the crazy adventures at Tulip Time😂💁🏼‍♀️ so stay tuned for next year folks :) 

 

Papa's Work Partner

A few weeks ago, Jodee was out sick with COVID, which meant no daycare for Piper for a week. Papa immediately offered to help since he was home that week and not in the field yet. How many Papa's would take their granddaughter to work with them?! He is the best :)

 

Joe and Piper's Dance

 

Piper's Spring Dance Recital

 

Looking for a Sign

 A lot has happened for me this year with work---some good and some very unfortunate. In the last 11 years, never did I even think of truly leaving Osky and teaching anywhere else. Mainly, I can't ever physically move or leave because of Joe's work. So it has always been in my head that I am a "lifer" here. This year, something felt different. I had a challenging year. I was/am getting burnt out. Teaching wasn't fun anymore, and I needing a positive change in my life. On a random whim, I was informed about a Math 7 (which is exactly what I teach now) position that was open in Pella. Without even formally applying, I reached out to the Pella principal inquiring about the job. That was on a Friday morning. By Friday night, he had reached out to me wanting to set up an interview for that following Monday during Spring Break. It literally all happened so fast. But long story short, two weeks later, I interviewed, taught at the school for part of the day, and was offered the job within hours. It was my dream job. But, after a lot of prayer and discussion with Joe, I turned it down for many reasons for our family. I have not been settled with my decision, and am worry I will live in regret. However, there is no room for that. So I am hopeful I will have a sign that this is what is meant to be.----and more importantly, that my children thrive and love their school always.