The chaos that is life. I started this blog as sort of an online journal to chronicle the funny, stressful and daunting things that happen in my life. Or in other words, just to have a place to vent and write down my thoughts. If any of the thoughts seem to help anyone or give a laugh, then I guess that this blog has done what it was intended. 

     Lately life has been both stressful and a joy. I am currently anticipating the arrival of my second child and baby boy. He is due at the end of May, but I am suspecting that I'll have him in my arms before then. My first baby isn't such a baby anymore. She will be two at the beginning of June and she is such an independent little person. She is constantly making me laugh (and at times angry), and she always brings a smile to my face. 

     Life also includes working full time and going to school part time. I am a high school teacher, so planning, teaching and grading keeps me plenty busy. As if that weren't enough, I am also in the middle of my Masters program at FSU. I am studying curriculum and instruction with a focus in leadership. It seems as if my life is full of nothing but school, but I know it is a necessary evil, at least for the next year until my program is finished.

     On top of all of this, my husband and I are host parents for a lovely girl from Germany, her name is Kiana. She is full of energy and keeps us forever on the go, so sometimes completing all of the grading and my own homework is a challenge, but we've been enjoying all of our time with her. We are excited that she'll be here for the birth of our baby boy and she'll get to spend a few weeks with him before going back home.

     Life also becomes chaotic when dealing with the antics and naughtiness of two dogs and three cats. And in the spring time comes the maintenance of a house and yard, etc. So needless to say, it is never dull around the Roak residence. Even as I write this, a very tired toddler is in her crib screaming because she doesn't want to nap. But I take a breath and remind myself that this chaos is what makes life so wonderful as well. :)