Busy October

 These October days are just slipping away, as it always seems.  The older I get, the faster time goes.  

The month began with celebrating my birthday.  I'm at that age where a birthday feels like just another day and I don't really feel like aging anymore, but it was a special day spoiled by my family.  My husband made the most delicious chocolate and Reese's peanut butter cup cupcakes.  Oh my!  Seriously, the best cupcakes I ever had.  

My kids continue to be busy with their after school activities.  I would love to have an entire day at home where I can focus on the house cleaning.  There is so much to clean and organize.  I also believe it's time this house saw a major purge.  Thankfully we have a 4 day weekend coming up so that will give me an opportunity to get something accomplished. 

My son is finished with the fall baseball season and the team made it to the championships.  My son played his best season yet and I am so proud.  My daughter danced in 4 showcases, performed in her first district-wide choral concert and a virtual violin concert.  October has definitely been a busy month.  

In the cafeteria we are experiencing a lot of stressful problems that lead into utter exhaustion.  There's only 4 of us, that's how upper management wants it, but the work load we have to do requires more than just 4.  It's too much.  The head cook has been in tears.  We all feel it.  Also, we are running out of supplies.  Every school is.  

I'm feeling exhausted!  Guys, it's only October and I feel already done with the school year.  However, I don't want this school year to end because it's my daughter's last year in elementary school and that is hard for both of us to fathom.  She's been dealing with a lot of emotional issues lately and I just don't know how to help her.  She's been meeting with the school guidance counselor once a week but I'm not sure that's enough.  If you're a believer in prayer please lift one up for her.  

Now we are in the midst of the final week of the month and Halloween is fast approaching.  I enjoy this time of year very much.  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas.  All fun!  

Hope you're all having a wonderful October!  

Letting Go Of Excuses

 

It's time I let go of excuses.   

It's time to find time in these busy days to exercise.

It's time to put my health and wellness first.

It's time to take a moment from the hectic schedule and just take a deep breath and reflect on the beauty around me.

Life has been so incredibly busy lately.  With a job and two active kids it's hard to find a moment to slow down.  My house looks like an explosion occurred and there's barely time to clean.  I don't even work full-time and those of you who do probably wish you only worked 4 hours a day.  It's not so much the hours but the exhaustion.  Being a lunch lady is harder than you think, especially when there isn't many of us.  

I've also been gaining weight.  Once my clothes started getting tight and I've been getting frequent UTI's (which is sometimes a sign of diabetes) I realize my regret in becoming lazy with it.  I was doing so well for a while and then stopped.  I can't let the excuses of not having time or feeling of being tired stop me from focusing on the importance of health.  

I must dedicate time to exercise for my physical and mental health.  I must work on preparing a healthier meal plan.  I must keep myself busy with getting through the endless pile of chores.  My husband and kids depend on me for a lot of things and those things can't get accomplished if I'm not taking care of myself first.  

Watch out, I'm coming back!  🙆‍♀️