My goodness! Never gone this long without blogging since I started in Sept. 2010. Seems like the entire month of October and beginning of November has been some of the busiest weeks of my life and I don't like it one bit. Can't seem to get caught up. I like to stay busy but not so busy that I feel like I can't breathe.
I bought the shirt you see above when I was at the APT conference. They are available here. (No, kickbacks for me, but I'm always willing to promote APT.) I have to smile or even frown a bit seeing myself in that shirt, because I haven't had much play in my life lately and I see the outcomes of this: cranky, irritable, and complaining. I have tons of ideas for what I'd like to write, present, and just do but other work and sometimes family-related things have gotten in the way. I hope to make some changes for the future so I can do those things that I find fulfilling as well as exercise better self-care, because I plan to be around for a long, long time.
For now I'll share some photos I have found on my iphone.
Like this one my daughter took of herself swinging.
I just love the feeling of freedom when you're on a swing.
I will admit that one reason for being behind is watching the Texas Rangers who eventually lost in 7 games during the World Series.
(Perhaps I should have spent that time grading, but it was fun to watch.)
(via Instagram)
Miles wrote TCU (my alma mater) on one of his cars and took this photo of it.
What's leftover when you tie-dye t-shirts for Halloween without using gloves.
Because it's more fun without gloves!
Meredith and friend dancing in our living room. (via Instagram)
First time we've ever bid and won something at a live auction. This is a basket of stuff from Miles's class with the theme of "Family Night." Filled with games, puzzles, movies, snacks, and a football.
All in the name of helping out my kid's school.
The kids on Halloween. Mer is some kind of '80s girl and Miles is a golfer.
And finally, as rough as things are they could be worse. Am trying my best to be thankful, especially that I am employed, am relatively healthy (battling a sinus infection), and have a loving family. Gratitude has been on my mind so much lately it was the theme for my pumpkin at our friends' annual party. I covered it with things I am grateful for.
Dear reader, I am grateful for you.
Listening to my rants, sharing in my photos, and following this one, crazy, playful life I have.
I think two of us probably spent too much time watching the World Series-and you were right, one of us did walk away happy. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you're able to find the self-care that you need to get back on track. And send a little my way while you're at it!