I have a one year old child. I am a first grade teacher. My dad is a preacher.
I have 3 nephews. I have a dog. I like trips to the beach. I cook big italian meals after church on sunday. I am in my last year of grad school.
Hi just wanted to ask how is your grad school going. It is very stressful. I will be really glad when I finish up. I feel like I don't have any time to enjoy life right now.  It's been stressful for me too with my little one and work at the school. You should plan a beach trip to relax. Yeah, I have been thinking about that. I just have to wait until this semester is over so I can have a few down days. It must be tough juggling being a mom and a teacher. Does your little one go to daycare, or stay with family?  Right now her dad helps a lot. The people from my dad's church are all really helpful too. Like family. Aww, that's great to have a church family that can help out. My church really helps me de-stress when things are tough at school.  Does cooking help you feel less stressed too? What's your favorite Italian dish to make? It does. One of the best ways to de-stress for me when cooking is actually making my own pasta. There is something about the repetitive nature of it that just zones me out. I really like making chicken fettuccini.    I enjoy cooking for the same reason. I don't know any Italian recipes, though. I make Mexican food, mostly. Have you ever had tamales? Yes, I love tamales. I hate to admit it, but when I was working on my undergrad, I would buy tamales from a church group who used to sell them to all of us as we left the bar on the weekends. We were easy targets after a night of drinking. Back in my wilder days.   That's so funny. I have a really good recipe. It's time-consuming, but maybe you could get your nephews to help and make it a family thing? I bet they would love it, I have always wanted to learn how. I think my dog might be addicted to Mexican food, anytime I make Mexican he just sits and drools staring at me. 