March 15

Is kinda the biggest day out of the year for me.

It's not my birthday. Or Jett's. Or Kody's.

But Talent Sprouts.

March 15, 2008 was the day I signed the 5 year lease at the Shoppes at Santa Clara.

Today is my 3 year anniversary.

I must say that it feels like it has been much longer than 3 years. But, honestly, I'm glad I still have 2 left. I'm feeling really comfy at the Shoppes lately. I finally feel in control of what I'm doing. I love it. More than I ever thought I could. I even was stood up today by a future sprout. She "lost track of time and had to reschedule". This happens a lot. Turns out mom's are busy. Before I was one this really would have bugged, but I'm starting to be a little more understanding. A little. :)

I was starting to put pressure on myself to start making decisions on what to do once I have accomplished the 5 years. For so long I was on such a countdown to freedom, where now I'm clinging to the "it's already been decided for me" state of mind.

A part of me LOVES the feeling of being needed constantly. My phone never leaves my side. My students are my #1 priority, and their parents are what make my business.. a business. It's exhilarating!

The other part is tired. Trying to remember what it is like to be a free spirit. Wondering if I would like to be a 100% stay at home mom. There are a lot of things I wonder like this. Before, I never allowed myself to even go there. I only had one option: Love Talent Sprouts NO. MATTER. WHAT. I made a commitment and I'm sticking to it. Good or bad.

So here I am. 3 years later. With 2 years left. Right now I'm prepping for next fall. Year 4 for the preschool. I'm happy. Jett's happy. Kody's happy.

What's in the future for Talent Sprouts? Hopefully more happy...