Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Why I don't often read books
When I was a child, I was a voracious reader. This is a trait I inherited from my mother, and she still is to this day. These days, most of my reading is limited to the newspaper and magazines...and this is a conscious choice I've made. I have realized that I have a very addictive personality when it comes to books, and I can't stand the thought of putting them down. Sunday evening, I began reading Pride and Prejudice, which I had never before read. I finished it this morning and I must say my house is an absolute disaster area! Andrew was very patient with me yesterday, but he did at one point mention my lack of discipline in this regard. I truly enjoyed the book, and now it is time to get back to my housekeeping!
Monday, February 9, 2015
The middle of February
Not only is it a wet and dreary Monday morning, but the rain is the remnants of a cold front that is going to make it awfully frigid here. Knowing that this is simply the weather pattern for this time of year just makes it even ickier, and I'm finding it tough to motivate today.
Fortunately though, we had a really great weekend. My shopping on Friday turned out to be pretty much of a bust because I just refuse to spend money...that isn't really a bad thing on the long run. Friday evening we attended the high school basketball game, where it was not surprising that all three teams lost. We just aren't very good at boys' basketball this year. I was grateful though, that we were able to sit with some people I know and who are very similar to us. We just don't have friends here, but that is another post for another day.
Saturday morning we were up and out the door by 7AM to get Robert to a scouting event. Catherine had basketball games at 9 & 10, and Thomas had games at 11 & 1, and of course Robert had to be picked up from his event early afternoon as well. Catherine played really, really well at her games and it was really fun to watch. She also pointed out that in their second game, her team scored 51 points which was more than the high school varsity boys the evening before...which her team thought was pretty darn funny. Thomas's team lost both of their games, which they have done at every game this season, but although they were down by over 20 to begin the fourth quarter of their first game, they battled back to within seven...it got really exciting for a bit! I regret that for Catherine, this season is most likely the end of her basketball career, but I can't change how things are.
After an unsuccessful attempt at a quick nap, we took the kids to our friends' house and the adults ventured to a community art show to support Thomas's Godfather who was one of the artists on display. We enjoyed being out with friends and got to see a few other friends, and just really enjoyed our evening. With everyone's schedules it is just so tough to get to see all of these people who are so dear to us, and it makes the opportunities when we can even more treasured!
Yesterday was just a tremendously relaxing day. Andrew made breakfast and we exchanged cards for our anniversary. With our schedule and timing of things, we decided that we would go out later for a combined anniversary/Valentine's Day dinner. We really enjoyed spending the day at home, especially since I didn't feel great. We sat and watched episodes of "Friends" with the kids, and Andrew brought in fried chicken for dinner. I don't know that I've ever been more in love with my husband then I was yesterday!
Fortunately, we only have four days of school this week and I'm really looking forward to sleeping in on Friday! After the kids games on Saturday, we are heading to PA to visit with my in-laws since we didn't get to much at Christmas, although we are keeping an eye on the weather as always this time of year. Here's to another week!
Fortunately though, we had a really great weekend. My shopping on Friday turned out to be pretty much of a bust because I just refuse to spend money...that isn't really a bad thing on the long run. Friday evening we attended the high school basketball game, where it was not surprising that all three teams lost. We just aren't very good at boys' basketball this year. I was grateful though, that we were able to sit with some people I know and who are very similar to us. We just don't have friends here, but that is another post for another day.
Saturday morning we were up and out the door by 7AM to get Robert to a scouting event. Catherine had basketball games at 9 & 10, and Thomas had games at 11 & 1, and of course Robert had to be picked up from his event early afternoon as well. Catherine played really, really well at her games and it was really fun to watch. She also pointed out that in their second game, her team scored 51 points which was more than the high school varsity boys the evening before...which her team thought was pretty darn funny. Thomas's team lost both of their games, which they have done at every game this season, but although they were down by over 20 to begin the fourth quarter of their first game, they battled back to within seven...it got really exciting for a bit! I regret that for Catherine, this season is most likely the end of her basketball career, but I can't change how things are.
After an unsuccessful attempt at a quick nap, we took the kids to our friends' house and the adults ventured to a community art show to support Thomas's Godfather who was one of the artists on display. We enjoyed being out with friends and got to see a few other friends, and just really enjoyed our evening. With everyone's schedules it is just so tough to get to see all of these people who are so dear to us, and it makes the opportunities when we can even more treasured!
Yesterday was just a tremendously relaxing day. Andrew made breakfast and we exchanged cards for our anniversary. With our schedule and timing of things, we decided that we would go out later for a combined anniversary/Valentine's Day dinner. We really enjoyed spending the day at home, especially since I didn't feel great. We sat and watched episodes of "Friends" with the kids, and Andrew brought in fried chicken for dinner. I don't know that I've ever been more in love with my husband then I was yesterday!
Fortunately, we only have four days of school this week and I'm really looking forward to sleeping in on Friday! After the kids games on Saturday, we are heading to PA to visit with my in-laws since we didn't get to much at Christmas, although we are keeping an eye on the weather as always this time of year. Here's to another week!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Today is our anniversary
Andrew and I are celebrating another year of marriage. I am so incredibly blessed to share my life with this man...I can't even put it into words. We decided to stay home from church this morning and just make today a family day. I love our life together!
Friday, February 6, 2015
Off to run errands
I have not been out of my neighborhood since Sunday. I've had a productive week at home, but I am actually looking forward to running errands...one of my least favorite chores ever! It's just been too long that I've been here at the house and I'm looking forward to some sunshine. I'm optimistic it will help to cure that nasty attitude I had yesterday!
Thursday, February 5, 2015
This time of year
It's February, and thank goodness it is a short month. There is something about this time of year that is just simply tough. I suspect that is has to do with the fact that right now, it is single digits outside with even colder windchills. I am so grateful for the large windows in our home that let in fabulous amounts of light and the sun is shining brightly, but it's just cold...no two ways about it.
I'm finding myself so easily frustrated these days. I am frustrated by Thomas's school, where they are taking money out of his lunch account on days that he isn't purchasing anything. I've begun tracking it daily and I'm beginning to wonder how much we've lost this year. It's to the point that Andrew is beginning to think we are victims of fraud by the lunch ladies. I hate to admit that he could be correct...after all, how many neurotic moms are out there checking lunch balances daily?
Speaking of fraud, our credit card account was hacked for the second month in a row. It is so frustrating! I'm good about checking things and keeping tabs on things so I catch it quickly, but it's getting ridiculous.
My volunteer job is another source of aggravation in that the bank lost a deposit in November and still hasn't fixed it. They completely admit they've screwed up and that they will fix it, but they can't get it taken care of in a timely manner. I'm trying to be nice but obviously I'm losing my patience. In addition, in spite of my repeated requests to have some brief meetings so that we can take care of things nothing is getting accomplished.
I'm equally frustrated by the fact that Catherine joined an extra curricular history club at school, and suddenly I am the one that has loads of work to do...not because she isn't capable or isn't doing it, but because the advisor lacks communication skills and now the parents are having to scramble to make registrations happen...and of course it's another expense. I've sent a few emails to Robert's scout leader asking some questions I need to know before he goes to merit badge college this weekend, and I'm not hearing back. I hate to nag, but at some point I need to know!
I suspect Andrew is equally frustrated because he seems to have gone deaf. It's not that he can't hear, it is that he seems to be choosing not to hear. His "tuning out" of the family has reached epic proportions.
That's enough complaining for today. I really do want this blog to be a happy place, but right now it's just a bit tough. The good news is that it will be warmer this weekend and I have an amazing family that I get to share each day with...and for that I am very grateful!
I'm finding myself so easily frustrated these days. I am frustrated by Thomas's school, where they are taking money out of his lunch account on days that he isn't purchasing anything. I've begun tracking it daily and I'm beginning to wonder how much we've lost this year. It's to the point that Andrew is beginning to think we are victims of fraud by the lunch ladies. I hate to admit that he could be correct...after all, how many neurotic moms are out there checking lunch balances daily?
Speaking of fraud, our credit card account was hacked for the second month in a row. It is so frustrating! I'm good about checking things and keeping tabs on things so I catch it quickly, but it's getting ridiculous.
My volunteer job is another source of aggravation in that the bank lost a deposit in November and still hasn't fixed it. They completely admit they've screwed up and that they will fix it, but they can't get it taken care of in a timely manner. I'm trying to be nice but obviously I'm losing my patience. In addition, in spite of my repeated requests to have some brief meetings so that we can take care of things nothing is getting accomplished.
I'm equally frustrated by the fact that Catherine joined an extra curricular history club at school, and suddenly I am the one that has loads of work to do...not because she isn't capable or isn't doing it, but because the advisor lacks communication skills and now the parents are having to scramble to make registrations happen...and of course it's another expense. I've sent a few emails to Robert's scout leader asking some questions I need to know before he goes to merit badge college this weekend, and I'm not hearing back. I hate to nag, but at some point I need to know!
I suspect Andrew is equally frustrated because he seems to have gone deaf. It's not that he can't hear, it is that he seems to be choosing not to hear. His "tuning out" of the family has reached epic proportions.
That's enough complaining for today. I really do want this blog to be a happy place, but right now it's just a bit tough. The good news is that it will be warmer this weekend and I have an amazing family that I get to share each day with...and for that I am very grateful!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
My amazing husband
Last week, when my new curtains arrived, I literally felt as though I could walk on air...that's how excited I was about them. It was a well known fact that I hated the previous ones. As I was getting ready to go to bed that evening, I thanked Andrew for my curtains...after all he is the only one earning money in our family and I had just spent some of it on these curtains. He looked puzzled and asked me why I was thanking him. Before I could answer he said, "You aren't feeling guilty about being home, are you?" As I explained that I feel guilty literally every day for being home, my eyes began to fill with tears...because I very literally do feel guilty every day. Andrew's tone became very stern as he told me that there was absolutely no reason to feel guilty. He even explained how grateful he was that because I am home, he doesn't have to worry about cooking very often, and he doesn't have to spend his evenings cleaning the house or running errands...these are things I take care of during the day. I was very, very grateful to hear him be so firm that this is what we BOTH want...not just a luxury for me.
We've also talked about how much things that have happened with the kids would've been worse if I hadn't been here...the choices were poor, they could've been much worse if I hadn't been here when they get off the bus. With all of this in mind, we've decided that while I will renew my sub license and begin subbing again in the fall, I will allow myself to be rather selective about the jobs I take. I'm shooting for only working about two days a week. It will be enough to help with some of the extras, especially involving the kids' activities, but it will still, for the most part, allow us to have down time and enjoy our evenings...at least when we aren't running kids here and there!
We've also talked about how much things that have happened with the kids would've been worse if I hadn't been here...the choices were poor, they could've been much worse if I hadn't been here when they get off the bus. With all of this in mind, we've decided that while I will renew my sub license and begin subbing again in the fall, I will allow myself to be rather selective about the jobs I take. I'm shooting for only working about two days a week. It will be enough to help with some of the extras, especially involving the kids' activities, but it will still, for the most part, allow us to have down time and enjoy our evenings...at least when we aren't running kids here and there!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
We wanted the snow
We are so disappointed that the forecast of a major snow event turned into just a day of rain today. I LOVE a good snowstorm! We were so looking forward to a day off after this evening's super bowl (although we don't particularly care about the results of the game...other than NO Patriot victory!) but it appears as though everyone will be up and at 'em tomorrow. It was a miserable day of a cold rain...and I just know it would've been a fabulous amount of snow if it had been cold enough!
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