Didja miss me?? I've been wanting to write a post for about two months now, but I haven't had time. Wanna know why? Because SUMMER, that's why! My children won't leave me the hell alone! All the free, unstructured time does something to them. They turn into little assholes, siphoning every ounce of patience I have. They want to eat 24 hours a day, fight constantly over the living room TV (we have another one upstairs!), and expect me to spend a million dollars a day to keep them entertained.
Did I just say all of that out loud?
I mean, I adore them. Yay, summer!
I was nervous from the get-go because my little dude needs some structure. I took the bull by the freakin' horns and created a Super Stoker Schedule to provide structure and keep us from being bored. In an effort to help fill our days I went to the Mecca for activities, Pinterest, which resulted in extreme anxiety. So many summer crafts. (Y'all already know how I feel about Pinterest. If you need a refresher, read my VD post). But, it's OK. I'm a big girl. I can do this.
I'm going to be straight up honest with you. That schedule lasted about two weeks. Oh well. I tried.
My kids have spent the summer going to pools, playing with friends, watching too much TV, and eating more than an NFL team. I've spent the summer at the pool with them and visiting with my friends (NEW MOM ADVICE: pick your kids' friends based on the cool moms, y'all!) but I've also been refereeing, nagging at them to clean up their messes, and wishing I could install a wine tap in my kitchen. I'll be honest. (SHOCKER!) After about two weeks I was really wishing for year-round school. I was exhausted. Some days it felt like there was not enough coffee or wine in the state of Texas. Who's with me on this one?
What I'm trying to say is, I will be glad when school starts. My liver can't handle much more. I can't wait for routine. I can't wait for football. I can't wait for cooler weather. I can't wait for yoga pants!
But, enough about me. Let's talk more about....oh, who the hell am I kidding. Let's talk more about me. We are finally in the month of August, and you know what that means....
I had the best freakin' birthday EVER. The stars, moon, and planet were perfectly aligned. My children were angels all day long. That night, we had dinner with some wonderful friends. I may or may not have had a glass or two or ten of wine.
I had to drink Amy's wine on my birthday. Duh.
Sorry for the blurry picture, but this is me letting the musician at The Tasting Room know how completely unacceptable it is that he doesn't know "More Than Words". Who DOESN'T know that song? It is a classic! Extreme was the shiz. And before you start, they were NOT a one hit wonder. Their follow-up jam "Hole Hearted" was also a favorite of mine. He didn't know that one either. Maybe he needs a new career path. Just sayin'.
Speaking of career paths, I am embarking on a new adventure of my own.
I will be the office manager at the same preschool where my littlest one went. Like it says at the top, I love Jesus (even though I like to cuss a little), and I really feel like I was lead to this particular position. It will be the best of both worlds for me. I will have the flexibility to be Mom first while working in a Faith-centered environment. Yes, they know about my blog and they hired me anyway. I'm looking forward to working with some amazing women. I mean, they laugh at my jokes, so I think we're going to get along just fine. I have already started working a few days a week and I am so excited about the future. It's been a long time since I've looked forward to going to work.
But, y'all!!! The best part is that I have highlighters in every color! Do you even know how excited I am about all my office supplies?
What?
You expected more?
Stay tuned, boys and girls. This school year will be a memorable one, I just know it. I'm training for my second marathon, working, and both boys will be in school. Throw in soccer, piano lessons, therapy, regular life, and all the world's idiots, and I'm bound to have some prime blogging material.
Missed y'all!
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