...that i am starting to panic. I have a list of all of the things i am behind on, and it's getting a bit overwhelming. It's almost to the point that i don't know where to start! I have a list of things-to-do, a list of stuff for Emma, a list of things that need attention at our home, a list of things i'm behind on, a list of the lists....sad, isn't it? I've also gotten interested in the Project Life thing (if you aren't familiar with Project Life, goggle it! I promise you won't be sorry!!) and of course, that's become something else i'm behind in.
I have scribbled notes of things i need to post here on scraps of paper that i can find to write on when i don't have my notebook with me. I think i need to blog about everything instead of just family...if i don't, i may explode. I love politics and following issues that are important to me, but i rarely post about them. Some of the topics are those kind of topics where everyone has a opinion and they don't play with other's whose opinions differ from their own. What is it they say about opinions? That they are like you-know-whats--everyone has one. But i am finally starting to feel safe in my little corner of the internet, so i'm going to poke my toe out and really, just write. I've wanted to go in this direction for a long time, but just didn't. What's the worst that can happen? Nevermind, don't answer that...lol.
We are all fine, just busy. Emma is loving second grade and her teacher. Once again, we have hit the teacher lotto with Mrs. Shockey. Amazing woman who loves what she does. I couldn't ask for anyone better. Emma loves reading and she is reading without us asking her to. It's amazing seeing how much she is learning! Mrs. Shockey somehow got everyone in the class world globes...and you would have thought it was the best present ever! Emma knows all seven of the continents, all five of the oceans and she'll tell me amazing stuff with details--like what a ladybug starts off as and what stages it goes thru to become a ladybug. It's so amazing to see her soak up school...and honestly, i believe it's because of the wonderful teachers she's had at her school.
Robert is busy, as usual. Because of the way he works, i'm able to be home for Emma in the morning and when she gets off of the school bus. I can't tell you how grateful i am to my husband to be a stay-at-home mom during these years for Emma. The chats after school with her about her day, her doing homework while i cook or work on something at the table are precious times to me.
And i am hanging in there...working on projects, reading, playing with Pickles, and working on different blogs for friends. I have a neighbor who i have become friends with and she is a joy to talk to and grab lunch with. I am worried that she is going to figure out how much i like her and run away! Like most women, i have let my girl friendships go because i haven't taken the time to nurture them. And that's sad, because we all need girl friends. All of us. So, that's been something that i've been working on. I have to be honest, though, it's hard. I like being alone, i really do like being alone. The issue is, i'm alone too much, i think. It's difficult, too, to show your daughter the importance of friendship when you don't have any close friends!
I'm off to go look at a house that Robert has found online. Huge fenced in yard. Smaller house. Same schools for Emma (which is a requirement for me!). The kitchen looks less than inviting, but because of the price, it can be re-done. There is also room for a pool, which Robert would love. So, i'm going to sneak by and take a look at it.
....and then it's back to work on laundry!
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