Monday Morning Chat

 Hello February!   The sun was blindingly bright this morning as I was driving my school van run, making the inside of the vehicle warm.  With six weeks left of winter spring sure is trying to push its way through early.  I'm not complaining!  

It's almost time for the holiday that celebrates love and I'll always use any excuse to spoil my family.  My husband bought these sweet decorations.  Aren't they cute?

This morning I forgot to take the cell phone out of my back pocket and it went into the toilet.  Eww.  So, as that's drying I'm getting as much housework done as possible.  I have a new student to take to a different elementary school; that's two kids for one elementary and one kid to another, so my drive runs a little longer now.  I continue to love the job and appreciate the time I have at home in between.  It gives me a chance to get a lot done.  Aside from housework I'm using this time to get myself into a consistent routine with studying the Bible.  I also need to get back into a regular workout routine because, between you and me, my jeans are getting a little tighter.  I'm not okay with that.  It's not so much a vanity issue but trying to care about my health.  It's such a hard habit to get into, especially with motivation that's lacking.  I was happy that my recent bloodwork showed no diabetes but with my family history that's something I could easily get and it's all about managing weight and diet.  Ugh!  Why is it so difficult?

At the end of January my son went back to cyber school but only for his core classes.  I bring him in later in the day for his electives.  With his migraine issue and having a tough time focusing through the distractions of other students this was the best option for us.  Maybe it's not right, but it's what we are doing.  We tried, and tried again, but it's no use of making him continue to suffer.  He seems happier and academically doing much better.  He was always an intelligent kid who cares about learning and getting good grades but being in person was making all of that difficult for him.  My daughter has had issues of constantly being sick.  Last week she missed two days and that seems to be the case every month.  I don't know what is going on but tomorrow's well visit at the doctor should hopefully help to give answers.  She said she likes school and has many friends so I have trouble believing that she doesn't want to be there, as others have wondered.  Also, remember when I wrote about her best friend saying she did not want to be her friend anymore back in October?  They made up.  Her friend apologized and said she was wrong and felt bad for how she treated her.  The girls talked and things now seem back to normal.  It had been a rough few months for Bri but now she's happy again.  I was not okay with what her friend did but I do believe in forgiveness, and I recognize that apologizing and admitting wrong-doing takes a lot of courage.  She enjoyed a sleepover at her house on Saturday.  These middle school years are mentally exhausting!  

And with that, I don't have much else to update.  So much to do, so little time!  Have a great week everyone!  A big thank you to those who take the time to read about my silly little life.  You are appreciated!