Staying Afloat

It's been a busy couple of weeks, just like everyone else's, I'm sure. With all the chaos, I am definitely aware of those things in my life that keep me grounded. So here's the proverbial list of things I'm thankful for- and I'm sure it is far from complete.

God, who gives me all good things
My hubby, who is a source of constant love and support
My children, who give me joy beyond compare
My family, especially Mom, Ma, and Dad, who give to us so sacrificially
My friends, new and old, near and far
My job, my boss, and most of my students ;)
A wonderful school for my children
A new church with new friends and new experiences
Laughter, one of my daily fuels
Grande nonfat mocha half-caff from Starbucks (silly but true)
Snow-capped mountains

It's time to usher the children off to bed, so I'll close. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. I'm thankful for you!

A Loooooong Week

This week felt like it lasted forever. For some reason, I was a stress case all week Why was that? Could it be because my husband was gone for a few days and my daughter was fed a cookie with eggs in it on Friday at school, leading to wonderful GI issues? Yeah, maybe. Could it be because I didn't vote? (long story) Or because I went to the grocery store 4 times and I still need to go back because I forget something every time I go? Or maybe because no doctor's office will call me back to make a stinking appointment for Hannah? Or perhaps it's the 1,563 assignments, quizzes and tests I just finished grading. Or maybe it's because Kaylee ruined a brand-new pair of pants being foolish. Who knows...but it was a long week.

Conversely, Joe came home safely. Hannah recovered. My vote wouldn't have made much difference. The grocery store is open 24 hrs, and Joe says he'll go for me. The appointment will be made, eventually. The papers are graded. Pants can be replaced, and 6-year-olds are supposed to be foolish.

So I think the main reason my week lasted forever was my attitude. I had a crummy one this week.

I'm ready for a new week.


I think.