So, I survived the auction. Aside from a couple of loose ends that I will tie up this weekend, I will happily pack away the auction computers and supplies until next year. Seriously, there are few people who understand my relief with this.
And my house is pretty much back to normal, laundry done, cleaned, food stocked. We're good. And that is excellent considering the schedule these days. Calah has lots of dance and I'm helping as much as I can at the studio. Gabe has dance and t-ball, which Chuck is coaching. That is nothing compared to the awards banquets, ceremonies, inductions, recitals, birthdays, graduations, and open houses. Because of us the people at the gas company stay employed and receive those big bonuses! Oh, and the "new" vehicle we purchase definitely makes that enjoyable. I love my new van!
And for the first time in quite a while, I am actually looking forward to Mother's Day. Not because I think I need a special day, or need my family to praise me, throw rose petals at my feet, fan me while I sip tea on the front porch (that happens on a daily basis at my house), but because for the first time in a few years I won't be exhausted. Usually it's the morning after the auction, and I'm tired and crabby. My family just isn't used to me being crabby, usually I'm so pleasant!
I am greatly looking forward to this weekend. I think the kids and I will head out Saturday afternoon for some fun at the local petting zoo. I have dinner plans with the girls tonight, a play tomorrow night, and some quality fam time on Sunday. As long as it is nice like it is supposed to be, maybe we can get some early planting done. Usually, I wait and wait to plant my annuals, but this year the gardening bug has bit me a little early, it would be nice to see my yard looking pretty.
There is school work to be done, but it will have to done in small increments. And I can honestly say there is no motivation today. None, zero. We will did a lab in one class, work day in 5, although in one, I let them stop early and play 7-up. I am always amazed how much high schooler want to play 7-up or get excited over stickers or want you to read them a book. I guess everyone wants to hold on to their inner child as much as they can. Personally, I want to build a tent on top of my bed and never come out (at least some days)
Ice cream.....mmmmm.....sorry, got distracted. Ice cream would be good this weekend, I'm going to have to find some of that.
Before you know it, it will summer and I will be sad that my children have grown another year, but happy to have a well earned vacation. It's always a little bittersweet, but that is a different story.
