May

Oh gosh I am so behind on this blog of mine -- May has me feeling like I'm on a treadmill that I can't slow down... but Scott and I are grasping for moment to sit -- spring is so crazy as a parent, isn't it?! I think it's a whole lot more crazy when both mom and dad are in education... the last month of school is a rollercoaster with state testing, end of year assessments', report cards that I haven't even thought of starting, data, meetings, and of course I got an idea for a classroom 'refresh' that I just can't seem to let go of... so I'm doing that on top of everything else. But summer will come and we will stop and rest... and Anna will be here so that will be amazing! (and isn't it so great to have a career that actually STOPS and doesn't just keep going - one that has a crazy end but actually gets to END every summer? So grateful for being a teacher! I love the school year and actually teaching and am so grateful that it does just stop and allow me to be 'just mom'. 

We've had so many events here that I've got to get on this blog -- spring in our home (oh the tulips!), Prom!!! , orchestra concerts, a birthday, and so much in between! 

I'm not sure where and when I can catch up -- this week has me teaching (obviously) all week and three evenings (one dr appointment, one 4-7pm educational meeting, and another concert). This weekend was Abigail's birthday and two concerts -- so basically the whole weekend. 

What is surprising is how well I'm doing with all of this stress. I'm doing just fine, doing one thing after another - not allowing myself to really think about how crazy it all really is -- just doing it. 

I think my plan is to set the timer each evening for 20 minutes to dig myself out of being behind on my blog. If I can stick to 20 minutes, I'll get there bit by bit!