This is Hard

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I walk in the door,

Baby boys pulling, hugging, knocking me over

with their love.

And all I can think about

are the reports I brought home

that have to be read.

I check work emails

while keeping one eye on them in the tub.

I read stories, say prayers, sing Good Night Song

as I fight to stay 

present.

The stress of a new position, heavy on my mind

hanging over me like a smothering cloud.

This Merry-Go-Round life

goes faster and faster and faster.

I run, try to keep up

and not skin my knees.

 Author’s note: I do like my new assignment and all the challenges that come with it, but I’ve never felt the pressure of balancing my career and motherhood as much as I do right now.

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This post is linked up to One Shot Wednesday. Although I in no way consider myself a poet, I enjoy being able to share my musings with others. Stop over and check out all the wonderful poetry, and if so inspired, share yours!

Guess What???

Guess who got his glasses???

 

Yep, this is Sprout's debut of his first pair of glasses!

What do you think? Very handsome, I must say (Yes, I'm his mama, I'm entitled! :-) Oh, and look what he made for me at preschool! (That’s his teacher’s writing.)

 

Guess what we put on our front door already???

 

We bought this from our little neighbor boy whose a boy scout.

Beautiful, huh? And for a good cause!

 

And finally…Guess what I'll be doing all weekend???

Any guesses??? Anyone? Anyone? Hint...I'm hoping praying Cubbie is ready!

So what are YOUR plans for the weekend???

Where Have You Gone?

 

I look out my window

Crisp, Wind, Cold

and wonder,

Where have you gone?

Your warmth on my skin

Your sweet lovely song

Vibrant blossoms, emerald carpet

Carefree, careless

As we splashed in your crystal blue waters

and drank oh so deeply of life

Then I remember

You will return

You always do

You always do

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Author’s note: the above picture was taken last Saturday.

This post is linked to One Shot Wednesday. Have a poem on your heart? Stop over and link up!

Winter Wonderland

This was the view off our deck this morning...

And this was me standing in the garage, trying to keep my camera from getting wet, and attempting to get a shot of my children playing in the snow…

I think Sprout’s hat might be a bit too big!

And Cubbie refused to look at me!

So this was the best I could do documenting my silly boys

enjoying the snowfall we received today.

I guess winter is here!

Gotta Go

3 things to NOT do when you start a new job:

1. Don’t arrive so early on your first day that you set the alarm off on the building. (No I didn’t, but I almost did.)

2. Don’t assume that after 15 years in your profession you know everything…you will inevitably be proven wrong.

3. Don’t lock the bathroom key in your office.

Anywho….I’m tired. I’m learning a lot. I’m being challenged and pulled in several different directions at once. But you know what? I like it. I like being challenged again. I feel the neurons in my brain being exercised and that’s a good thing.

In our staff meeting, I told everyone that I want to be a good boss. Is that being too honest? I don’t care, it’s the truth.

Once I got home last night, my kids were starving so I made scrambled eggs before changing out of my uniform. Cubbie was turning on my flashlight and trying to play with my radio. Is that normal? I have no idea. I guess it is my new normal.

Did I mention I’m tired?

The best part of my day…being able to take my hair out of my ponytail, snuggle up with my boys on the couch, and mindlessly watch Dora or Backyardigans or the Weather Channel (kidding on that one.)

Identity Crisis

Someone...

 

still thinks…

 

he’s Superman!

One that apparently…

knows Tai Chi!

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Thanks everyone for the emails, comments, and text messages (Esther :-) wishing me luck and praying for me regarding my new position at work. It’s going great, I’m learning a lot, working hard and totally exhausted!

I hope to make it around to all your wonderful blogs again soon once things settle down. Have a great day and I hope these pics of Cubbie made you smile :-)