{"id":120,"date":"2015-05-27T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamaragranthambooks.com\/2015\/05\/its-been-too-long\/"},"modified":"2015-11-13T15:20:46","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T15:20:46","slug":"its-been-too-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tamaragrantham.com\/StagingSite\/its-been-too-long\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Been Too Long"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been awhile since I’ve visited the blog. My last entry was in February, and so much has changed since then. My biggest change: I had a baby. Ronan David was born on February 25 weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. 19 inches long. He is a precious sweet baby and has a very healthy set of lungs. To be honest, babies that cry get more attention, which means I spend more bonding time with them. Since he’s my fifth, and most likely my last, I don’t mind spending a little extra time cuddling my baby.<\/p>\n

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The next big change: we’re moving to Wichita in 3 weeks 6 days. (Yes, I’m counting down.) We found a house that I am so excited about. This will be our last move for a long while, and I am SOO ready to settle down and feel like a family. This past year has been very challenging. Dave’s work schedule has been insane. My pregnancy made me feel like some dark depressed Tam trapped in a fat uncomfortable body. I’m ready for a change. I’m ready to feel like my old self again. I’ve already started writing more. I signed up to attend Rose State writing conference in September. So things are already starting to look up for me.<\/p>\n

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\nThe running theme for my life this year seems to be, “Will life ever get easier?” I still don’t know the answer to that question. I think some challenges will get better as my kids get older. I’ll certainly have a little more free time when I’m not changing two kiddos in diapers. But then, I’m sure I’ll have new challenges. <\/div>\n
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\nSometimes I just have to sit back and remember the hymn, Count Your Many Blessings. I am blessed to have a good husband, I am blessed to have 5 healthy beautiful kids. I am blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. The list goes on. <\/div>\n
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\nDoes this seem to be a theme with anyone else? If so, how do you cope with the challenges life throws you? Any advice would be graciously appreciated!<\/div>\n

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