Life...thus far

It has been about a year and a half since my last post...gee what a time it has been.

I won't begin to fill in all the details but I'll summarize my life since the last post.

Motherhood

KJ is now 17 months old going on 5! He's the best little boy ever. He's smart and so expressive. I love all his little facial expressions (and there are many), his actions and his words. He's really learning and I'm amazed at the process. We've been through nursing, 3 am and 5am feedings, cruzing, crawling, walking and running. He's learned to brush his teeth, feed himself and to say dada and mama. His personality seems outgoing and very social...a far stretch from me but hey maybe not (I'm still growing). He's beginning to test the limits and exercise his will. He knows exactly what he wants and doesn't want all by using one of his favourite words: "No!" Overall he's a complete joy and blessing to the whole family. I look forward to watching him grow!

Back to work

In April, I went back to work. At first I wasn't sure but when you seek God for the path in life you should take, he never leads you astray. I am so glad to be back. My co-worker is awesome and we've become great friends. My boss is a great man and I'm honoured to work for him. I've come to realize that being on Parliament Hill is exactly where I should be. Politics is a definite part of the Bourne household and I'm being given a rare opportunity to get paid to learn! It's awesome. I'm learning things that I never thought I would and being exposed to people and places never imagined. For me the journey has just begun.

Marriage and Family

Kevin and I have been on an incredible journey. I don't know where to begin.... After having KJ, Kevin was out of a job. We spent the remainder of my maternity leave home together. Imagine living on one reduced income with a third mouth to feed! You might say but it's not much KJ was breastfeeding. Believe me though he's breastfeeding, I was losing calories and if you know me, I'm already small so I could use the extra calorie or two. Anyway bills were piling up and creditors were not happy but there wasn't much we could do. Kevin was trying to find work but nothing would open up! Either way we did what we knew to do-pray and ask God for help! God didn't seem to be answering right then but of course he was always at work. We lost our car, access to internet, my engagement ring...we wondered why was this happening?!? We spent a lot of time at home talking to each other and God. We learned tons of lessons including: go with the flow, receive grace and love and God always provides! Many new relationships were formed and we will be forever grateful to those who supported us in that time. One of the greatest things that emerged from that trying time was the beauty of who God made Kevin and I to be. Kevin discovered media-writing and communications and I discovered politics. We are different people and so thankful for our journey!

Right Now

So where are we now? We live in our own place (after living and renting from friends) near downtown Ottawa. Our bills are being paid, my dad gave us his car, we have internet and cable (1st time having that one since getting married) and Kevin is writing for some great organizations. Life is definitely not ideal but we are content, happy and at peace.

What's next

I don't know what's next but it's definitely good and I'm going with the flow. Will I write regularly? Maybe but maybe not. Right now I know I want to talk about different things and I have something to say so if you stick around to read-enjoy and if not that's okay too.

Bye for now,

Koliah

P.S. My engagement ring was never found but Kevin promises to buy me a bigger one later on!