I don't think I really slept last night. At the least, that's the way I feel. Ask anyone who's interacted with me today and they'll tell you I've been downright grumpy. Maybe the venti white mocha that I just picked up from Starbucks will help. I hope so, because being grumpy is making me grumpy and I want to have a good evening.
Heading home early for Good Friday, w00t!
My day started off like one that could have been very stressful. I was awoken by the phone this morning. Work emergency. Because I had to work on it for too long, Madison and I completely missed her swimming class which I had been really looking forward to. I was pretty bummed. Then, a great silver lining emerged -- I was at home with my family on the morning of Good Friday... and it's my birthday! I really like it when we all get up at about the same time in the morning and don't have to rush right out the door. It's nice to get that time together. Casey drove me to work and the entire way there Kaetlyn was cooing and talking quietly. Madison fell asleep and looked so cute and peaceful. Emma was in a good mood, and Casey and I got to just be together and enjoy it.
Now I get to go home from work early, and I got a very satisfying amount of things done inspite of my short time there. It's been an excellent day so far!
Ok, I spoke too soon a couple of days ago. It's cold this morning! I just like to complain. Hey, anybody have any podcasts they listen to regularly? I've got This Week In Tech and Betty In the Sky With a Suitcase. I've tried a few others but haven't really enjoyed them. Maybe a friend has a good suggestion or two.
Contrary to what you may expect given that we have small children, I find myself with a lot of time on my hands to listen because I spend so much time in the car going to and from work. Anybody have anything that they get excited about when a new episode is released?
If I don't get more organized and kick the lazy streak I've got going on, this drowning feeling isn't going to go away. Ugh. The yard is a wreck, I've got a humongous mountain of unfiled papers on my nightstand, I have things I should have listed on Craigslist and eBay as much as a year ago, the garage is such a mess it's amazing that even one of our cars fits, house projects galore, bills bills bills...
"Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7
I still need to get off my butt and get stuff done (and quick), but at least I have help to stop stressing.
While it's true that you may not know how much you value something until it's gone, I've found that I also don't realize how nice it was without something until it returns. Stepping outside just now it's clear to me that the heat of the Texas summer is upon us already. It's sad really, I enjoyed our week of spring.
