Ahhh....the weekend.
A time for rest, relaxation.
A time for pursuing your own interests outside of work and other life commitments.
A time to explore what life has to offer, and have fun spending quality time with your loved ones.
A time for re-charging yourself for the work week ahead.
Wait - the weekend?
Don't forget about the 2, no make the 3 kids activities we have. We have to be up early on Saturday for those.
What time does her basketball game start? But he has a chess tournament.
We have to split up. You take her, I'll take him.
We'll meet up for that other thing later. What was it? Oh yeah - the birthday party at the bowling alley with THE ENTIRE KINDERGARTEN class.
The gift... did you get the gift? Oh crap we forgot the gift! You run to the store on your way home from the game.
We'll meet there, let the dog out, change our clothes and run up to the party.
The party. Boy what fun. Well the kids are having a good time. Is that the father of the birthday boy chasing a toddler down one of the bowling lanes?
And down they go. Did he land on that kid?
What are you going to tell your single, kidless friend from work who wanted to go out tonight?
Wait, did we make plans tonight?? A social life for ME? What IS that??
But of course we will make time for each other somewhere in this mess of a weekend honey.
Right, honey? Honey??
"But the race is on, and the game, and the hunting buddies..."
But we haven't been grocery shopping in 3 weeks. That's why we have no milk. And that's just Saturday.
Sunday. That proverbial day of rest.
Don't forget to be up early for church, so you can get home and yell at the kids to get off the Wii/television/computer/DS/DVD and go outside to play/clean your room/pick up your toys while you tackle cleaning the kitchen/doing the laundry/paying the bills and oh yeah, the grocery store.
Crap, what is wrong with me. Why am I so tired. I am sure I caught something from one of those germy kids I was around this weekend. What's that scratching in my throat? Well the groceries will have to wait another day.
Don't forget to send off your nephew's birthday gift.
And oh yeah mom's birthday is this week too. Better not let that slip off the radar.
And that was my actual weekend. Thank God that's over. Time to go back to work and rest.
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My favorite people
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thoughts On People
Have you ever met someone that you just could not get along with? Not because you didn't like them, really, but just because it seemed like your personalities were diametrically opposed to one another? I have met people like this. A couple of them have actually been family members, but most are just random people I come across in life.It doesn't happen often, but when it does I definitely know it right away - or when I finally figure it out I look back over the relationship and say to myself "wow, how'd I miss that?"
I come on a little strong sometimes. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes just because that's who I am and not everyone is comfortable with that. I might come across a little strong, but if you get to know me, you know there's a lot more to me than just the part of me that tries a little too hard. I never really act that way to ruffle feathers, but occasionally it happens. I have been known to "turn off" those who are faint of heart. The people I tend not to get along with are usually people with whom relationships are a one-way street, people who tend to do whatever they want and have little regard for how the selfish way they lead their lives affect others. I also tend not to get along with people who think there is only one proper way people should be/think/act in this world.
But I have met people that I actually like (actually there aren't many people I don't like) that, try as I may, our personalities just don't mesh. I'm pretty live and let live for the most part, but occasionally I meet someone and no matter what, we both seem to know that we will never get along. Never be friends. Would actually prefer not to have to listen to the other person talk. About anything. I really think its almost a chemical, metaphysical thing. The powers that be, Mother Nature, and God Himself decided it long before the two of us ever met.
And then, there are those that surprise you. People who, on first glance, you think you will never have anything in common with. Then, after those first couple of uncomfortable encounters the relationship shifts somehow, and things change. I've had my radar let me down a couple of times when my first impression leads me down the wrong road. These people, these pleasant surprises that come into my life; they sometimes become some of my favorite people of all.
I really love people. I find them very interesting, whether I like them or not.
I come on a little strong sometimes. Sometimes on purpose, sometimes just because that's who I am and not everyone is comfortable with that. I might come across a little strong, but if you get to know me, you know there's a lot more to me than just the part of me that tries a little too hard. I never really act that way to ruffle feathers, but occasionally it happens. I have been known to "turn off" those who are faint of heart. The people I tend not to get along with are usually people with whom relationships are a one-way street, people who tend to do whatever they want and have little regard for how the selfish way they lead their lives affect others. I also tend not to get along with people who think there is only one proper way people should be/think/act in this world.
But I have met people that I actually like (actually there aren't many people I don't like) that, try as I may, our personalities just don't mesh. I'm pretty live and let live for the most part, but occasionally I meet someone and no matter what, we both seem to know that we will never get along. Never be friends. Would actually prefer not to have to listen to the other person talk. About anything. I really think its almost a chemical, metaphysical thing. The powers that be, Mother Nature, and God Himself decided it long before the two of us ever met.
And then, there are those that surprise you. People who, on first glance, you think you will never have anything in common with. Then, after those first couple of uncomfortable encounters the relationship shifts somehow, and things change. I've had my radar let me down a couple of times when my first impression leads me down the wrong road. These people, these pleasant surprises that come into my life; they sometimes become some of my favorite people of all.
I really love people. I find them very interesting, whether I like them or not.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The many names of our blizzard
Sn-OMG!
Snow-pacalypse
Sno-verwhelming
Groundhog's Day storm
Blizz-aster
Have you heard of any others?
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
My Love Hate Relationship with Snow Days
20+ inches of snow in one day. Amazing for my neck of the woods. My kids are very excited about the 2 snow days we've had in a row, and actually everyone has behaved pretty well. No cabin fever yet. Luckily I'm able to work from home and I have an employer who is understanding when things like this come up. It sort of feels like time has stopped for 2 days. Can't do anything. Can't go anywhere. No one expects much from you. It's sort of a relief.
However part of me is ready for my normal routine again! I'm not much of a routine person for the most part but I really enjoy my new job and the people I get to hang out with while I'm there. And even though my kids have been pretty good while cooped up for 2 days, I am reminded why I can no longer be a stay at home mom. I'm used to getting to be the person that I am when I'm at work, and enjoy the time away (never thought I'd believe that) from my kids that really does make me feel blessed for the time when I'm with them.
Don't get me wrong. We've enjoyed the extra time together, between working I've played treasure hunt, apples to apples and UNO, as well as more than one Wii sports tournament. Sometimes when I was home full time and the kids would ask me for some attention I'd feel like they were bothering me. I'd have to remind myself why I was at home in the first place. Now that I get some time away on a regular basis to focus on the other parts of me I feel more present and in the moment when I'm with them.
I'm considering a specific segment for my blog called "Mom's Other Life." If I get a few followers I'd like to feature a mom that I know who's not only a mom, but also been able to hold onto the other parts of her identity - something I know a lot of moms struggle with. What mom does in her "other life" is just as important as her mommy life. It helps keep her energized and gives her confidence and strength in herself. I have a few ideas of people in my mind, but feel free to send me more.
So my love/hate relationship with snow days have taught me a few things.
1. It was definitely time for me to go back to work full time. I love being the person I get to be at work, I've grown so much and learned so much there.
2. I am not very good at Wii bowling.
3. Don't feel guilty for being you're own person and making time for who you are; and making sure your kids know that you aren't there to be their constant source of entertainment. But when you are spending time with them, enjoy every minute of it b/c it won't last forever.
However part of me is ready for my normal routine again! I'm not much of a routine person for the most part but I really enjoy my new job and the people I get to hang out with while I'm there. And even though my kids have been pretty good while cooped up for 2 days, I am reminded why I can no longer be a stay at home mom. I'm used to getting to be the person that I am when I'm at work, and enjoy the time away (never thought I'd believe that) from my kids that really does make me feel blessed for the time when I'm with them.
Don't get me wrong. We've enjoyed the extra time together, between working I've played treasure hunt, apples to apples and UNO, as well as more than one Wii sports tournament. Sometimes when I was home full time and the kids would ask me for some attention I'd feel like they were bothering me. I'd have to remind myself why I was at home in the first place. Now that I get some time away on a regular basis to focus on the other parts of me I feel more present and in the moment when I'm with them.
I'm considering a specific segment for my blog called "Mom's Other Life." If I get a few followers I'd like to feature a mom that I know who's not only a mom, but also been able to hold onto the other parts of her identity - something I know a lot of moms struggle with. What mom does in her "other life" is just as important as her mommy life. It helps keep her energized and gives her confidence and strength in herself. I have a few ideas of people in my mind, but feel free to send me more.
So my love/hate relationship with snow days have taught me a few things.
1. It was definitely time for me to go back to work full time. I love being the person I get to be at work, I've grown so much and learned so much there.
2. I am not very good at Wii bowling.
3. Don't feel guilty for being you're own person and making time for who you are; and making sure your kids know that you aren't there to be their constant source of entertainment. But when you are spending time with them, enjoy every minute of it b/c it won't last forever.
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