I have six minutes in which to write this post. The last two weeks have been very busy, to say the least. My parents came for a visit on the Sunday night before Memorial Day. My dad, Dusty and I spent Memorial Day on a roof, and my dad and I continued that fun the next day. We just couldn't get enough. It was well over 95 both days, and it made for an experience. My shoes melted. The soles of my shoes shifted on the rest of my shoe. Now, I've had my shoes come unglued, but never have I had them unglue and then REglue crooked. Weird. It was HOT. My dad and I continued that fun on Wednesday afternoon finishing up a few things that needed fixing. Remember back in March when I called my dad feeble, or frail, or festering, or something like that? Yeah, not anymore. He's nearly back to normal, well, more than normal for most people, but nearly back to normal for himself. It was a long couple of days, but it was a joy to be roofing a house with my dad again. :) I've missed that. Is that even legal to say? "I've missed roofing a house." Seems against some kind of law. Aw, man, I've only got one minute left. It takes me a long time to formulate my thoughts for this thing. Probably why I haven't blogged in these two weeks. Anyway, that Tuesday I spent on the roof was Dusty's and my 8th anniversary. Time's up...I'll finish later. I'm back. Did you miss me? We didn't do anything, after I had been on the roof all day, for our anniversary. Fortunately, my parents stayed until Friday morning, and we were able to go out on Thursday night. We ate supper and got frozen yogurt. It was so nice to get out and be able to converse without children interrupting us.
This week we've had VBS. I'm leading the old 5 year old class. The first day we had 33 kids. THIRTY-THREE KIDS!!! Ridiculous. We have the biggest class in the entire preschool. It has been very interesting, and I don't know how much the kids are going to grasp, but I hope they get something from it. I have survived the last four days, and have only one left. I was unsure whether or not I'd make it to tomorrow after today's VBS day. It has been taxing. I'm exhausted, and I'm really looking forward to Monday, although, I'm not looking forward to feeling irritable at my kids all the time. I think I need to have some time to myself every day. I have more details about all of these things, but honestly, I'm so tired I can't write more. I'm sorry for being gone so long, and I can promise I won't post again until at least Monday. I'm really needing lots of time for my family and myself. :)
I'm glad you got through VBS week with your sanity intact. I cannot imagine being able to do this myself. Adults are fine, but young kids? Karon will be doing this week after next, as will your mom as well. I know Karon comes home exhausted each day.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct..you need some time to yourself each day. At this stage of life (two young preschool children) that is really hard to do. Don't give up. Carve out little bits and pieces wherever you can. Don't sweat the minor stuff, the world will not end if you do not vacuum today. Your husband and kids will still love you, and so will I.