Before I forget...

School is officially out-I am the proud mom of an upcoming 10th grader, 4th grader and 6th grader. I went to school last Wednesday and witnessed my oldest son graduating from 5th grade. Wow, where has the time gone? They did a special little celebration for the 5th grade classes and it was the awards and recognition yadda, yadda, yadda. However, even though I was the proudest I could be I nearly lost it when they showed a slide show of pictures throughout the 5th grade year. I'm a baby and I had to try very hard to not shed a tear-I didn't. I can't imagine him being in middle school next year. They had a nice little reception afterwards and I think he was pretty excited to have me come to school. I really enjoyed it.
Now I am feeling pretty old realizing that my kids are not babies anymore. It's nice for them to be so independent, but it's going by way too quickly. Congrats to all of my "babies"!

The beginning of an affair...

Lately I have been on a few dates without my husband. And I've been pretty bold to tell him about it too. I've started a new love affair with... my treadmill. He's been around for a while, but I haven't used him too much. It's been sporadic, but I think it's all about to change. I have always wanted to be able to run and haven't been that successful. For some strange reason I would get bored. With the moving and getting the flu I've had to put all exercising to the wayside, but I've decided it's time to get back into it. I know this sounds stupid, but the other day on the treadmill I decided to do the interval stuff again. I had a personal best and ran for four and a half minutes straight! I took a few days off and ran again this evening. Hooray for me, I made it for seven minutes this time and I am still in one piece! Now I will have to see how I feel in the morning. Hopefully I won't be in that much pain. I still love my hubby quite dearly, even though he looked like a complete redneck riding on the lawnmower last night, but for now I will continue my burgeoning love affair with my treadmill until it ends. Sorry honey...

I'm beginning to get nervous...

Today was supposed to be a good day. Truthfully it has been for the most part. Brendan had his awards celebration at school today so I went and watched that. Austin was able to get out of class to watch, too so it was sweet that he had a seat saved for me when I got there. It was combined third and fourth grade so the whole thing was about 1 1/2 hours. Not short and sweet for sure, but pleasant. So after school I got them lunch on the way home and then dropped them off and headed to the store. That was also uneventful. After that I was trying to relax a little and surf the net and then the cell phone rings. I immediately knew it wasn't going to be good as it was my boss. I contemplated not answering it, but I did as we've had a really rough week and lots of crap is going on. I thought it would be something related to that. I couldn't remember that I had done something wrong. So, she asks me a few questions. When I answer, I though, oh yeah, I was going to get some help at work where I wouldn't have to train someone as much, etc. Well, she proceeds to tells me there could possibly be a HUGE change at work and I immediately feel like I want to throw up. Seriously? I am still transitioning into this new position, but to possibly have to do everything on my own. I am seriously panic strickened. Just last week I was doubting myself and now this. WTH? Now I do have to keep in mind that she still has to have a discussion with her boss, yadda, yadda, yadda before this could possibly take place, but I don't mean a negative nellie-I don't have the best feeling about this. Help!!

Boo, tomorrow is Monday!

The weekend has gone by way too fast this time. I made some progress on getting the house in order. We still have a long way to go, but it's definitely getting there.
Yesterday, Stephanie had a graduation to play in and a softball game immediately after she got back to the school. They didn't win, but she had fun. Drunk coach was supposively sick and throwing up, but I am sure it was due to the Big gulp cup filled with liquor of his choice. The game lasted 2 1/2 hours. How is it that all of the games I go to last that long? When I'm not there, it's short and sweet. Hmmm...Anywho, had to bake a bazillion cookies for Austin's hawaiian party at school tomorrow. They didn't turn out as I had imagined, but hopefully they'll like them. I can't believe the end of the school year is upon us again and he will be in 6th grade next year. Man, I am feeling old. He also had his end of the season soccer party today at the park. It wasn't too bad. They did a pick up game of parents vs. kids and that was a site. One kid ate too much pizza and then started throwing up right in front of me. Nice. He was nice enough to apologize in between heaving so that was pretty considerate, huh? Poor kid. And lastly, we broke in one set of cornhole boards tonight. Those suckers are pretty slick at first. We only had to sew the bags one time during play so I guess that's good. The kids seem to be having fun with it, too.
And lastly, lastly, I spoke with my mom today. I already knew she was taking the kids to the beach around the 4th of july, but she stated she wanted to pick them up early-like a week early! Yeehaw! So that means two weeks sans kids. Lord, what will I do with myself. I mean I will miss them like crazy, but it will be nice to enjoy the hubby for a while without the kiddos. Maybe we can finally catch up on some movies....

Oh Friday, where are you?

This week has been a particularly stressful week at work. I'm feeling better after having the ridiculous flu last week and I am needing to get caught up at work. That ain't happening anytime soon. I'm taking on new responsibilities at work with the supervisor stuff and at the same time still trying to work on the floor full time AND precept a new employee. Our new employee is great and she is doing a fantastic job which I feel extremely blessed to have her. However, with me missing some time last week and being pulled in several different directions at work I am feeling so guilty that I haven't been able to give her my absolute undivided attention. I tell ya, when it rains, it pours with screw-ups at work. I guess I am one of the few that actually have a conscience at work. And now I am left to clean up their messes and they keep getting chances. Besides feeling like a horrible preceptor and a horrible supervisor I am hoping to get to my desk and dig through the mess and find the wood that I know exists there somewhere(I will try and be positive), but I don't see that happening tomorrow as we are short one employees for a screw-up. Thanks goodness tomorrow is Friday and there is a light at the end of the dark, dark tunnel that has been Thursday. One can only dream.....

I gots the yucks...

I am sick. I am tired of being sick today. I want to be able to breathe all the time, not just for a few minutes and then be stuffy again. I want the cough to go away. I want to be energetic again. It's not happening today. I would be one of the lucky ones to have the flu in JUNE. Usually I just get a cold. I guess working with sick kiddos all the time has helped me build up some immunities, but unfortunately not for this round. It could be worse though. I could be laid up in the hospital with the flu so I'm not going to complain too much-just a little. Hopefully no one else will be lucky enough to catch my germs. I am trying very hard to quarentine myself. Only the next week will tell. I am off to drink my bowl of chicken soup when I would rather be un-packing boxes. Sigh....