If You Want to Hear God Laugh

Do you ever have one of those days where the free time is actually abundant, but your brain can't seem to focus on a darn thing? You know it's bad when nothing on Facebook or Pinterest interests you, there's a new novel on the table at arm's reach, and the floor could really use a good sweep. Instead you (or I actually) sit there and just zone out. It must be a sign of a tired mind. Barrett tossed and turned like nobody's business last night, leaving both of us zombies today. I am in fancy yoga pants and a tank (maybe I'll actually exercise later, right?) feeling completely and utterly useless today. I did have a burst of energy earlier this morning, and got us packed for this weekend, a load of laundry put away, and the kitchen cleaned.

So, I subbed first graders on Tuesday. They were kind of scary, lol. Oh wait, let me put my appropriate filter into place- they were very energetic. FULL of energy, let me tell you. That was the hardest half day of work I have ever had. Was it possible? Yes. Was I exhausted? Ummm...YEAH. I get all settled in my mind thinking I will just enjoy being a stay-at-home-mom until the Fall, and you know what? I told God that plan and He apparently thought that was funny. I am working all of next week, subbing third grade three days and second one. I even had to turn down two sub jobs because I am already subbing. While happy for the business, I am anxious as ever. It took every ounce of my energy to keep the first grade class under control, and sometimes I felt I was losing that battle. I have no doubt that their regular teacher is wonderful, as I know the family, BUT the class was a bit tough for me. Maybe it was the grade? I sure hope it wasn't me.I can tell you one thing-getting to leave at the end of the day and not having to take anything home is amazing. Maybe I will get the Spotted Cow Flu and be sick all next week. Just kidding?...

On a brighter note, my interview went fantastic to get into the counseling program at Northwest Christian University. At least I think so. I got a lot of nodding and smiling, so I think it went well. I sure felt like it did. I especially enjoyed the part where after I was interviewed by two people for 40 minutes I get told it was time for the writing prompt. "Oh, did we tell you there would be a writing portion?" the interviewing woman asks me. NO-I think, but I was not nervous at all, thankfully I like writing-so I think that portion was A-OK as well.

Barrett turns 30 next week. For one month and one week every year I am 2 years older than him, then he catches up and is just one behind! I booked us a night at a great hotel on the Oregon coast with a fireplace. I also booked a couple's massage at the nearby spa, and we are having dinner at this great restaurant. I am excited, and I am hoping it is a nice break for us both-him at the end of a long week (they have been very busy this week) and me right before one.

Ah-thank you to grandparents and shared custody. :)