So today I've been reading...a lot more than usual...Only to discover I'm not alone! Right? It has taken me 30 years and 7 months to figure that out...I know, I'm a slow learner. Don't judge...so are many others.
What I've learned I'm not alone on, you ask? Well for starters goofy things, like when you go for a run and your toe hurts at the end? No, not the big toe. The middle one. Since this is something so silly I don't complain about it, I just go along with a sore toe. My nail turns colors, gets all weird looking but I still go on. However, I found out that other 'runners' have far worse 'toe issues' where the whole nail falls off, but new ones grow...some toes turn colors, some feel bruised etc...so my toe issue is still just a silly toe issue.
What else I've learned. Kids, no matter how well behaved they seem, all have issues with their parents. It isn't just me or my kids. Everyone has a child that acts out no matter how great of a parent you try to be. AND not only does every child act out, but every parent has a breaking point where they really wouldn't mind giving their child to the next person who passes by.
So I'm glad to say that we are all in the same boat, whether it is a life boat and we are all struggling or a cruise ship and it is paradise!
31 August 2010
24 August 2010
Another day, another dilemma!
I guess the only way you learn new things is try accomplishing new things. Sadly I've discovered this both at work and at home lately. How sad that there are things at work that I'm not sure how to accomplish but must figure it out. But then at the end I'm not all that positive I want to try that endeavour again.
For instance, I was informed at work that the only way we could be a preferred dealer for this manufacturer at work is to have an e-commerce website. Although I'm not entirely opposed to this situation I only know enough about computers and building websites to be completely dangerous. I had a client offer to make the website for me FREE I just have to keep it updated and handle everything afterwards...Hold on! Is there training to go along with this? And how come I'm the only one that gets to figure this out?
At home, I guess my only 'new' experience is to learn how to deal with the attitude of a 7 year old. And how is one supposed to appropriately respond to 'Mom I hate school and I'm not going back!' When I figure that out I'll let you know because as of right now I haven't passed. As if our mornings weren't chaotic enough already!
For instance, I was informed at work that the only way we could be a preferred dealer for this manufacturer at work is to have an e-commerce website. Although I'm not entirely opposed to this situation I only know enough about computers and building websites to be completely dangerous. I had a client offer to make the website for me FREE I just have to keep it updated and handle everything afterwards...Hold on! Is there training to go along with this? And how come I'm the only one that gets to figure this out?
At home, I guess my only 'new' experience is to learn how to deal with the attitude of a 7 year old. And how is one supposed to appropriately respond to 'Mom I hate school and I'm not going back!' When I figure that out I'll let you know because as of right now I haven't passed. As if our mornings weren't chaotic enough already!
03 August 2010
Is summer over yet?!
Let me preface all of this soon to be 'rant' with 'I love summer!" I love being in the sun and swimming and biking and hanging out on the porch listening to the creatures and basically everything outdoors...However, I have a new love for fall and the start of school and back to a reasonable schedule.
However, I'm getting so burnt out on running the kids EVERYWHERE! When I originally set up the summer I had planned on a camp here and there plus a few smaller camps close by...Well this is the last week for camps and someone please tell me what I was thinking that driving ALL the way to south Boulder everyday twice a day was a good idea?!?! The only consolation I have right now is that Brooke loves the camp! And the drive up Highway 93 is rather beautiful!
So far this summer I trucked the kids downtown Denver, Golden, Long Lake Ranch and some rather close ones. And then up until last week we were at track 3 nights a week and swimming lessons one night a week and how could I forget dance one night. Now that I put it into that perspective it doesn't seem like that much but truly I'm tired of driving and waiting and waiting and driving. Maybe it also makes it worse because every weekend we are somewhere, the Renaissance festival, Heritage Square, the swimming pool etc etc...Maybe I'm still having nightmares from going Downtown everyday and the crazy traffic...Either way...only 3 days left of this South Boulder nonsense!
I keep telling myself that school is just around the corner and then I'll be rushing to pick the kids up because leaving work is not always easy etc etc...so stay tuned for that rant! I'll be wishing for summer again soon!
However, I'm getting so burnt out on running the kids EVERYWHERE! When I originally set up the summer I had planned on a camp here and there plus a few smaller camps close by...Well this is the last week for camps and someone please tell me what I was thinking that driving ALL the way to south Boulder everyday twice a day was a good idea?!?! The only consolation I have right now is that Brooke loves the camp! And the drive up Highway 93 is rather beautiful!
So far this summer I trucked the kids downtown Denver, Golden, Long Lake Ranch and some rather close ones. And then up until last week we were at track 3 nights a week and swimming lessons one night a week and how could I forget dance one night. Now that I put it into that perspective it doesn't seem like that much but truly I'm tired of driving and waiting and waiting and driving. Maybe it also makes it worse because every weekend we are somewhere, the Renaissance festival, Heritage Square, the swimming pool etc etc...Maybe I'm still having nightmares from going Downtown everyday and the crazy traffic...Either way...only 3 days left of this South Boulder nonsense!
I keep telling myself that school is just around the corner and then I'll be rushing to pick the kids up because leaving work is not always easy etc etc...so stay tuned for that rant! I'll be wishing for summer again soon!
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