Acceptance is powerful.

Today was a roller coaster, and I'm still recovering. 😁😁😁

Let's start with the highs:

1. An awesome day trip to Annapolis with my boys 💞💞

2. Sunshine ALL day -- didn't even mind the wind! ☀️☀️☀️

3. My college roommate gave birth to healthy twin boys!! They are perfect and even red-headed like her. 👶🏻👶🏻

And for the one big down:

I found out I didn't get either of the Central Office jobs I applied for. 😔😔

Rejection is always tough, especially when you let yourself get excited about the potential new change and challenge.😕

I knew going into this process that I had a shot but that nothing was guaranteed. I also knew that this is NOT the ideal time to take on a brand new position. 😐

Even though things didn't work out, I am proud of myself for applying, putting myself out there, preparing, and interviewing for both positions in front of huge panels at over nine months pregnant. The fact that my water didn't break during either was a definite plus.😝

I've always believed that things happen for a reason. Perhaps my work at my current school is not done. There will be a LOT of leadership and staffing changes in the coming year, and I know I can and will continue to be a rock and source of positivity and hope for the school. My teachers -- and certainly students -- deserve nothing less.🌟🌟

Calm is strength, and acceptance is powerful. I am still finding inner peace with the situation but am a bit relieved and still very grateful. After all, I have a certain someone's impending birth to look forward to and more than a heck of a lot to cherish this summer.💗💗👶🏻👶🏻💞💞

I am blessed. I am exactly where I need to be. I am a strong warrior woman and mama. 💪🏻💪🏻

Never doubt your own greatness!! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🌺😍