So this lovely month of October has FLOWN BY for us. Seriously, I do NOT know where the time went. I know people always talk about how 'life' goes faster as you get older.....yeah, I must be getting ancient or something because I swear it was just GC. In our defense it has been a busy month with GC, camping (and getting the trailer BACK down), UEA break, everything going on with Jackson, throwing a baby shower, new callings, me trying to get caught up on grades, my Dad falling and having to have surgery-yeah NOT cool bc it was even AT PT-and Dennis' job. Whew-when I list it out like that, it does seem like a lot!!
Anyways, so I'm still not doing very well at this FT teacher, FT mom thing. It's the 29th (which btw is my sister's birthday-HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPH!!!!) and have we carved pumpkins? No. Have we even BOUGHT pumpkins? No. Have we decorated at all? No. (I don't count 3 'fall-ish' candles on our entry table as decorating) Did Jackson have a costume until tonight at 10:00P-freakin' M? No. Except now he has three to choose from so hopefully at least one of them will work!! As for my costume.....that's a No. Dennis' costume? ARE YA KIDDIN' ME?!?!? If he dresses up I will be amazed-he's not a holiday type of guy, this is very sad for me:( Thankfully I got to talk to my sister Mindy who gave me some great, easy ideas for costumes for me (and Dennis' if he actually will let me drag him into dressed up) so I'll be getting those together tomorrow before the trunk or treat:)
Point being, being a mom and working FT is flat-out hard. I feel like I am constantly behind on everything or just barely keeping my head above water. I don't seem to have time to do "cutesy" mom stuff because I barely have the time and energy to keep my house clean, go to the grocery store, and do laundry. Things like decorating my house-HA! Getting family pictures done? HA! When?!?! Sigh. Welcome to my "poor me party!!" Sorry I'll end this soon!! I think I could swing it if I were able to go part time (which I hope someday I can) or something changed. **** I also realize I'm feeling like this bc I just spent four days grading the paper and projects of 2 weeks of work for 190 students for the end of the term-NOT fun bringing home work- I HATE IT. Now that I'm caught up (kinda) I can get back to my 'rule' of 'don't take it home with you!!' At least I hope I can.
In the mean time I AM EXTREMELY grateful that Dennis' has a job, that I have mine, we have health insurance, we have the DANG cutest little boy in the whole wide world-who is feeling better, we have family and friends, we have 2 cars this year instead of one (so much easier but still can't help feeling a bit spoiled after only having 1 for more than a yr), an awesome home that is safe and warm at night, and soooo many other blessings in life!!:) There's my random thoughts for tonight, at the END of this absolutely CRAZY month!! Much Love!!
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