Mississippi State Mom

 I purchased this shirt at my daughter's college orientation.  I will wear it with pride as I move her to  her new home...in only 38 days!!

 

 Only 38 days until my oldest baby bird flies the coop and moves to college.  I can't believe it.  I am so proud of her and I am excited for her new adventure...really...I am excited even though I am crying as I type this!  We are busy buying dorm room necessities and figuring out how to fit everything in the car to get it all the way to Mississippi.  Stay tuned for more blogging about this task!

 

The Musings of a Mama Bird

The definition of "musings" is:  thoughts or meditations.  This blog will chronicle the many random "musings" of me - AKA - Mama Bird.  Being a Mama Bird is joyful, magnificent, chaotic, exhausting, emotional, and...above all...rewarding!  This Mama Bird's nest has many different Baby Birds. 

I am the lucky mama of 2 beautiful girls.  My poised and preppy Katelyn will be a college freshman in the fall.  My silly and sassy Halli will be in 8th grade next school year.  Hence, the name of my blog..."a half empty nest"!

I also share my nest with quite a few "4-legged" birdies.  If I told you how many...you might think I am a CUCKOO bird so I will introduce them slowly - one at a time!

And finally...I am a teacher who is privileged to welcome a new flock of Baby Birds each August.  I absolutely love watching them thrive and find their wings!

I have always encouraged my daughters to talk about everything on their minds - no matter how big or small.  I teach my students to write as much as they can; as fast as they can about everything that pops into their head. 

I decided to follow my own advice!  This blog is just that...every random thing that pops into my head - no matter how big or small.  Enjoy!