My Day in Numbers

Today was one of those days. You know? The kind that become insanely busy without your permission.

 Months ago, I agreed to feed the high school teachers for parent teacher conferences. I was prepared for that. Everything else just so happened to fall into the calendar today. So here's my day in numbers:

120 teachers fed
21 teacher conferences
3 schools visited
7 items on my agenda
5 kids shuffled back and forth
10 minutes at home
18 minutes cheering for son
2 class parties planned
4 loads of laundry
2 children's homework 
5 papers signed
22 little teeth brushed and flossed
1 bedtime story
1 tired momma

Nighty night.

Back in the Saddle

Last spring when Tyler broke his leg, people were surprised at Tyler’s answer when they asked if he’d ever go snowboarding again. Those people have never raised a boy. By nature, they don’t sit around. And they certainly don’t have fear. Tyler may be quiet, but he is 100% boy.

I am proud to report that Tyler has returned to the world of snowboarding. Not the least bit hesitant, he was excited to hit the slopes this season. The weather hasn’t provided the best powder conditions this season….until recently.

His first time back, he went with a friend. Tyler was sad when his friend, Jason, moved across the country. But his mom promised they’d be back to visit. She made good on that promise and they came for a ski trip a couple weeks ago. Tyler was in heaven as they spent the day snowboarding and sledding together. He came back soaked to the bone, but with a grin so big- he couldn’t stop!

And then yesterday, the kids got out of school early for parent teacher conferences. Another friend invited him to take off in the afternoon to carve up the mountain once again.  Does this look like a kid afraid to get back in the saddle?

 

 

I think not.

Out with the Old

Here it is, 2012. I sit here in my quiet house. All the kids have gone back to school and Emma remains asleep in my bed. It gives me time to reflect. Not without it's challenges, 2011 was a good year. I was absent from my blog most of the year, but it was for a good reason. I needed a break from the old me. Last year, I spent more time focusing on the most important things in my life.  Sure, I still have a long way to go, but I feel really good about the past year. I made some changes in my life and I have never been happier than I am now.

The old me worried about when I'd get a break from my busy life. The new me still needs them, but it's not my focus. When it happens, it happens. Sure, the kids are older and more independent,  but at the same time, they are far more demanding of my time than when they were little. Our life is hectic and busy, but we are a team, and we work together.

The old me craved time with 'friends'. The new me realizes they've been right in my own home all along. My very best friend is always by my side. He is amazingly patient and will never turn his back on me. Each one of my kids makes me smile every day. They are such amazing individuals. I'm still their mom, but they are my best friends, too. We are together forever- no matter what. And there is no better feeling in the world.